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6.9

Good

25 reviews

25 reviews

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6.9

Good

Location rating score

Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Equator Academy of Art

70 m

24 Express

180 m

Batek Lah Collection

230 m

Nagore Square

320 m

Penang New World Park

320 m

Popular landmarks
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

660 m

Armenian Street

1.0 km

Khoo Kongsi

1.2 km

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

1.4 km

Chew's Jetty

1.6 km

Closest landmarks
Australian Consulate General

70 m

Penang Christian Cemetery

230 m

Bp Healthcare @ Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah

290 m

Consulate General of Finland

300 m

Citibank Penang

300 m

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Friendly Green House

Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Georgetown, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Pinang Peranakan Mansion. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Located in heart of Penang

Airport transfer

840 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

660 meters to Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Facilities

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Restaurants

Smoking area

English

Malay

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Penang are being booked every minute!
Value for money7.9
Distance to city center33.9 km
Location rating6.9
Nearest airportPenang International Airport (PEN)
Distance to airport15.2 km

Rooms available at Friendly Green House

Dormitory
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 bunk bed
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    Frequently asked questions

    What time is check-in and check-out at Friendly Green House?

    Check-in is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 01:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

    How do I get to Friendly Green House?

    Friendly Green House is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the home know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service with prices and more information.

    What is the smoking policy at Friendly Green House?

    Friendly Green House does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

    What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Friendly Green House?

    Komtar Bus Terminal is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 830 m away from Friendly Green House.

    What restaurants are nearby Friendly Green House?

    Friendly Green House is located in Georgetown, famous for good restaurants such as Hameediyah Restaurant, Padang Brown Food Court and Nasi Kandar Line Clear.

    What popular shopping places are close to Friendly Green House?

    Friendly Green House is located in Georgetown area which features shopping places such as Prangin Mall, 1st Avenue Mall and Batek Lah Collection.

    What are popular attractions near Friendly Green House?

    Friendly Green House is located in Georgetown area, which is famous for attractions such as Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and Khoo Kongsi.

    What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Friendly Green House?

    Friendly Green House is located in the Georgetown area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Depoh Kerajaan Pulau Pinang and Bukit Olivia.

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    Property ranking|Compared to 2,903 Penang properties
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    Room comfort score
    6.7/10
    Value for money score
    7.9/10
    Room size
    5 sqm.
    Service score
    7.1/10
    Better than
    93
    %
    of Penang properties
    Better than
    86
    %
    of Penang properties
    Bigger than
    84
    %
    of Penang properties
    Better than
    80
    %
    of Penang properties
    Overall rating:

    6.9

    Good
    25 reviews
    Cleanliness
    6.7
    Facilities
    10.0
    Location
    6.9
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    More about Friendly Green House

    More about Friendly Green House

    Friendly Green House

    See the best of Penang with a stay at Friendly Green House, which puts you right in the city center amidst the many sights and landmarks. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations. Sampling the authentic culture of Penang is easy with a stay at Friendly Green House, just 1.3 km from Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
    Friendly Green House provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the home's free Wi-Fi internet access. Pre-plan your rides to and from the airport with the home's easy to book transportation services. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
    Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The home provides air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Keep your entertainment options wide, even in your room, with a range of facilities, including television available in select rooms. The home also provides guests with a coffee or tea maker in some rooms.
    Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the home provides a hair dryer and toiletries in some select rooms.


    Dining and things to do

    Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. If you're truly selective about eating, you'll be grateful for the in-house BBQ facilities available here.


    Around the property

    This is your chance to explore all that Penang has to offer. Your exploration of the surroundings of Friendly Green House begins with a visit to Chew's Jetty only 1.6 km away. One of the city's most iconic and famous buildings is Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, located 650 m away.


    Reasons to stay here

    Past guests rate facilities here higher than 99% of the city's accommodation.
    This home's food and dining score higher than 95% of accommodations in the city.
    Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 92% of accommodations in the city.

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    Amenities and facilities

    Exceptional
    Facilities

    10

    Most talked about facilities

    Breakfast

    1 mention

    Housekeeping

    1 mention

    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Malay
    Internet access
    • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
    • Internet
    Dining, drinking, and snacking
    • BBQ facilities
    • Restaurants
    Services and conveniences
    • Smoking area
    Access
    • Pets allowed
    Getting around
    • Airport transfer
    Sports equipment rental
    • Bicycle rental
    Available in all rooms
    • Air conditioning
    • Bathtub
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • DVD/CD player
    • Fan
    • Free bottled water
    • Hair dryer
    • Internet access – wireless
    • Kitchenette
    • Kitchenware
    • Non-smoking
    • Seating area
    • Shower
    • Telephone
    • Toiletries
    • TV [flat screen]
    • Washing machine
    • Wi-Fi [free]

    Location

    No.16, Lorong Ceylon, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10050
    Good
    Location

    6.9

    Airports
    • Penang International Airport (PEN)
      15.2 km 27 min drive
    • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
      86.5 km 1.5 hour drive
    Public transportation
    • Komtar Bus Terminal
      840 m
    • Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal
      1.7 km 13 min drive
    Hospital or clinic
    • Bp Healthcare @ Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
      290 m 4 min drive
    Shopping
    • Gurney Plaza
      2.8 km
    Convenience store
    • 7 Eleven
      320 m
    Cash withdrawal
    • ATM
      280 m 4 min drive

    What's nearby

    Popular landmarks
    • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
      660 m
    • Armenian Street
      1.0 km
    • Khoo Kongsi
      1.2 km
    • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
      1.4 km
    • Chew's Jetty
      1.6 km
    • Penang Fort Cornwallis
      1.6 km
    • Kek Lok Si Temple
      6.6 km
    • Batu Ferringhi Beach
      10.5 km
    • Entopia
      12.8 km
    • Escape Theme Park
      12.9 km
    Nearby landmarks
    • Equator Academy of Art
      70 m
    • Australian Consulate General
      70 m
    • 24 Express
      180 m
    • Penang Christian Cemetery
      230 m
    • Batek Lah Collection
      230 m
    • Bp Healthcare @ Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
      290 m
    • Consulate General of Finland
      300 m
    • Citibank Penang
      300 m
    • Nagore Square
      320 m
    • Penang New World Park
      320 m
    Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

    Property policies

    Children and extra beds

    Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

    All children are welcome.

    Infant 0-1 year(s)
    Stay for free if using existing bedding.
    Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
    Children 2-11 year(s)
    Must use an extra bed
    If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
    Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
    Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
    Others
    • The property is independently operated by an individual owner and does not have a proper reception area. Guests must attend an organized meet-and-greet session to receive keys and further contact details regarding the property.
    • The property requires a refundable security deposit of MYR 30 upon check-in.
    • The property does not accept credit cards. All miscellaneous charges must be settled by cash.
    • Effective June 1, 2014, the Penang State Government will be imposing a Local Government Fee of 3 MYR nett per room per night payable directly to the hotel upon check in (not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein).
    • Additional charge per night for extra persons will be required upon check-in.
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from12:00
    • Check-out until13:00
    • Reception open until00:00
    Getting around
    • Distance from city center33.9 km
    • Travel time to airport (minutes)26
    The property
    • Number of bars/lounges0
    • Number of floors0
    • Number of restaurants0
    • Number of rooms 16
    • Year property opened0
    • Most recent renovation0

    Reviews of Friendly Green House from real guests

    Provided by verified guests of Agoda
    6.9
    /
    10
    Cleanliness6.7
    Facilities10.0
    Location6.9
    Room comfort and quality6.7
    Service7.1
    Value for money7.9
    High score for Penang
    Rating
    9+ Exceptional (3)
    8-9 Excellent (6)
    7-8 Very Good (4)
    6-7 Good (3)
    <6 Below Expectation (9)
    Time of the year
    Mar - May (5)
    Jun - Aug (12)
    Sep - Nov (8)
    Dec - Feb (0)

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    9.0
    Exceptional
    Anna from Australia
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2015

    Will always go back here if I'm in penang”

    clean and comfortable, owner is very friendly, quite close to everything

    I loved the homey feel, and Dani, the owner, was a gem, he took me all around on a motorbike and showed me great places to go! Very helpful and friendly :) There was a lady that worked there though who left A LOT to be desired, she acted like nothing was her problem (eg. we couldnt find the remote for the aircon, wifi cut out for a bit etc.) and had a bit of an attitude, she was unhelpful about where to go, and genuinely not fit to be a receptionist. The rooms were clean, beds and pillows very comfy, no bed bugs yay! Wifi was fast (though it did cut out because there was a huge storm) Good food close by, bus station is walking distance, so is the jetty and everything :) Had a great stay :) Not recommended for families, since its a dorm environment, but great for solo travellers or even groups and couples.

    Reviewed May 25, 2015

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    8.0
    Excellent
    Amy from Singapore
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 2 nights in June 2015

    It is really Friendly”

    the extra service that provided to the customer by the person-in-charge , the enthusiasm of the volunteer who work in the house , the friendly communication between the guests and staff

    good. i made a lot of friends and have a nice sleep there. I will strongly recommend my friends about the House.

    Reviewed June 19, 2015

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    6.0
    Sofie from Sweden
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2015

    Cheap and friendly hostel ”

    I dont mind walking and from Friendly Green House you could basically walk everywhere. Small hostel and you get to know everybody, you can rent bikes and watch movies in the evening.

    I enjoyed my stay at friendly green house, it was what I was looking for. Cheap and small :)

    Reviewed October 13, 2015

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    7.0
    Very good
    Vikas from Australia
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 2 nights in August 2015

    it's friendly and it's kinda green la”

    it's friendly and it's kinda green la.

    it's friendly and it's kinda green la.

    Reviewed August 14, 2015

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    ilya from Russia
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 3 nights in March 2015

    AMAZING”

    Cheap, friendly, Quietly

    Cheap and good place with friendly owner

    Reviewed March 20, 2015

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    8.7
    Excellent
    Palachai from Thailand
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 3 nights in August 2015

    Cheap hostel Good place”

    Location , Nice place , smile

    This hostel is very good for stay it's cheap everything is allright Except toilet It's a little bit dirty but Good place mister Harn He's a prince of Smile He's a young man the reception is good ที่พักสะอาดปลอดภัยไม่ร้อน ฮอสเทลเล็กๆ เป็นกันเอง ห้องน้ำสกปรกเวลาอาบน้ำน้ำมันจะขังนิดหน่อยอย่างอื่นโอเค ราคาถูกมากๆๆ ตกใจ

    Reviewed September 01, 2015

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    3.7
    Vikas from Australia
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 3 nights in August 2015

    management needs an attitude readjustment”

    on a quiet street

    For a place with the word "friendly" in its name, the management make awfully little effort. Nice enough traveler vibe. staff, like the live-in 16 year old live-in cleaner/reception guy (labor laws anyone?) friendly but clueless. Theres some choice Russian expletives describing the manager on their graffiti wall, can't say I disagree. Cleaning done occasionally, but ok by Asian standards. Positives- it's cheap, there's a semi equipped kitchen, it's on a quiet street with friendly neighbours. feels like a self managed share house rather than a hostel though, so if you plan on staying longer than a day or two, be prepared for some rude surprises. Nicer place round the corner for same price.

    Reviewed August 29, 2015

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    7.6
    Very good
    Matsushita from Japan
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in September 2015

    Where is staff?”

    All the explanation was done by mates and volunteers, and I didn't meet any staffs during my stay in here. Except that, I didn't mind. here is very good place. Personal lock is allocated, and mates are kind.

    Reviewed April 18, 2016

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Aleksei from Russia
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in September 2015

    Best staff ever”

    Staff,location

    It was awesome,christelle you are the best

    Reviewed September 29, 2015

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    6.7
    Good
    Nyoman from Indonesia
    Group
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in August 2015

    Cheap, Decent Stay”

    Staff, Price, Location

    It was overall good, the staff (which is not the really the host) very helpful, the dorm is cheap. The bed is rather fragile, we got the upper bunk and when we were moving ourselves while we were on the bed, it causes so much movement to the bunk that we really concern it will disturb person who stays below us

    Reviewed August 19, 2015

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    2.3
    hon from Singapore
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 5 nights in July 2015

    will regret if you stay here !!”

    a young staff ( not the host) was quite friendly & polite. free use of bicycle if stay long.

    it is really "friendly" - air-con only allowed from 6pm to 11am next day, was impossible to stay in the afternoon as it was verrrrrrry hot!! suggested air-con operating at 2-5pm and 8pm-10am (same 17 hours but host didn't agree). at least 1 month no proper cleaning job was done. dust accumulated underneath of every bed. location no good. long walk to main road (penang road) under hot sun. there are plenty of better choice around.

    Reviewed July 25, 2015

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    9.0
    Exceptional
    CHEN from Taiwan
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 3 nights in July 2015

    Location and price”

    Staff, location, price

    Staffe very nice

    Reviewed July 18, 2015

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    5.7
    CHARLOTTA from United Kingdom
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 2 nights in September 2015

    The people who were staying here is what made it ”

    People, volunteer staff, location

    It was the group of people staying there that made my stay good. Would suggest that they employed a cleaner to come in & give the place a good clean weekly and ensure that all that is meant to free eg tea is

    Reviewed September 21, 2015

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    4.7
    Elias from Germany
    Couple
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in July 2015

    Lobby is nice, rest at best ok”

    Price, price

    Very cheap, didn't expect too much but it was still rather disappointing. Bed didn't seem to be very stable, blanket smelled very bad, breakfast was absent, not enough staff, other which are not much more expensive are much better.

    Reviewed July 19, 2015

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    6.0
    Mohd from Malaysia
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in March 2015

    suitable for solo traveller not for family”

    clean

    add more fan for comfortable

    Reviewed March 31, 2015

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    4.3
    Rohaizam from Malaysia
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 3 nights in March 2015

    Just basic”

    Nothing

    Just ok

    Reviewed March 21, 2015

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    3.3
    David from Chile
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 2 nights in July 2015

    no comments”

    cheap

    no comments

    Reviewed July 18, 2015

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    3.7
    Manuel from Germany
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in October 2015

    Angenehmes Hostel, nettes Ambiente”

    Warme Dusche, Klimaanlage, Frühstück inbegriffen

    Ich habe den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Leute im mixed bed dorm waren cool drauf und somit war die Zeit sehr unterhaltsam. Das ganze beschränkt sich auf ein Zimmer im ersten Stock mit einigen Doppelstockbetten, was die Atmosphäre eher familiär macht. Zwei Klimaanlagen, drei Toiletten(davon 2 Duschen) und einige Ventilatoren sorgen für den Rundumkomfort. Wasser zum Wiederauffüllen for free und ein Kühlschrank zur Mitbenutzung, sowie eine Küche für den Eigenbedarf sind da. Auch kann man für 5Ringgit eine Waschmaschine nutzen, im ersten Stock. Alles in Allem ist das ein super Hostel und es ist für mich erstaunlich, dass der Betreiber die Kosten bei so günstigen Preisen tragen kann. Respekt!

    Reviewed October 12, 2015

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    7.7
    Very good
    Mai from Japan
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in November 2015

    ホテル名の通り、フレンドリー!”

    親切なスタッフ・静か・安い

    中心地からは少し離れていますが、コンビニやマーケットなどは近くにあるので、便利でした。また、スタッフがとてもフレンドリーで親切でした。大通りからは離れているので、夜は静かで快適でした。

    Reviewed January 30, 2016

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    8.3
    Excellent
    Tatsuo from Japan
    Solo traveler
    Dormitory
    Stayed 1 night in July 2015

    宿の雰囲気は滞在者による?”

    宿の雰囲気。値段。

    一泊だけのため値段だけで選びました。設備は並ですが寝室のエアコンも効いていて快適に眠れました。たまたまなのか宿泊客が皆フレンドリーで楽しかったです。

    Reviewed August 15, 2015

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