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We have 795 Hostel reviews for Penang Hostels.

All ratings are submitted by customers who have booked and stayed at hostels in Penang. Summary ratings are displayed on this page and customer reviews can be read on the hostel pages. No rating shows when a hostel has received less than 10 ratings in the past 6 months.

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90% Customer Rating

7 reviews
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Leong (Novice Nomad from Malaysia), November 2008:

The Guesthouse is nice, quite clean, nice room, great location with nice food and close to jetty. However the room is not very sou... more

Description:

Old Penang Guesthouse is a beautifully restored pre-war building in the historic city of Penang, Malaysia More Info... »

85% Customer Rating

39 reviews
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monvai9641 (Reviewer from Malaysia), November 2008:

Too loud in Room 105. I can hear guests talking in the TV/Breakfast terrace. Its a nice place to stay, but I suggest you take the ... more

Description:

Now you can experience unique colonial-style living in our recently restored guesthouse. More Info... »

77% Customer Rating

3 reviews
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jdthefly7918 (Reviewer from USA), June 2008:

Excellent...

Description:

We are located in Batu Ferringhi beach, just 30 minutes drive from Penang Georgetown and also Penang ferry terminal, 45 minutes .. More Info... »

77% Customer Rating

19 reviews
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Alcoholiday (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2008:

Very barebones guesthouse, but right across the street from the beach and some great local restaurants. Nice staff, but the rooms... more

Description:

Baba Guesthouse is highly recommended by major guide books and is approximately 30 metres from the beach... More Info... »

77% Customer Rating

45 reviews
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szehunter3718 (Reviewer from England), November 2008:

Maybe we were unlucky with the room - it had green thread bare carpets, probably not cleaned from last occupants as cigarette ash ... more

Description:

Comfortable and stylish hostel living at the most affordable price! 5 star quality hostel. Located a mere 2 minute walk to the c.. More Info... »

75% Customer Rating

12 reviews
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Michelle (Novice Nomad from England), October 2008:

Stay in a twin room with air con rather than double with fan, as the fan just doesn't help the heat. Great location, close to all ... more

Description:

The owner Mr. Jimmy is a ex traveller with over 5 years experience and is highly recommended by major travel and backpacking gui.. More Info... »

73% Customer Rating

15 reviews
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lauramgavin3986 (Reviewer from New Zealand), November 2008:

This pl was full of character and the guy there was so helpful and gave you heaps of handy tips. The rooms are basic but it's all ... more

Description:

Converted to a hostel in Dec 2004, there is a magnificent view of the famous Penang Hills from here More Info... »

73% Customer Rating

22 reviews
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Sean (Avid Traveller from Ireland), November 2008:

Its cheap but there is no atmosphere the cafe was never open and theres no chance to meet people. If I was ever in Penang again I ... more

Description:

Malibu Cafe is another of those ever-popular backpacker cafes along Chulia Street with a few rooms upstai More Info... »

72% Customer Rating

9 reviews
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rcjubilado5571 (Reviewer from Philippines), October 2008:

It is in the city itself and KOMTAR is just a walking distance. It is very affordable.

Description:

Welcome to YMCA International Hostel, Penang! We have a total of 70 hostel rooms with air-conditioning, More Info... »

0% Customer Rating

0 reviews
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Hillary (Reviewer from USA), March 2008:

save your money and stay at one of the many guest houses on the actual beach. this is a taxi or shuttle ride away from the real b... more

Description:

The perfect hideaway choice for a sun drenched vacation, rest and relaxation, family holidays or weekend getaways, located along.. More Info... »


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