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We booked 5 nights at Cocoa Mews and it is totally worth our time there. Howie - the guesthouse owner and Azhar - the receptionist are super friendly and helpful. They can show you everything not just in George Town but the whole Penang island. They also want to feed their guests with many kinds of local snacks and they have a list with full of top delicious and cheap ...

I enjoyed my stay here more than my stay at other hostel in Penang. This is my 3rd stayed in this hostel and will definitely come back again. I stayed 4 nights here and got free upgraded from 6 bunk beds to 4 bunk beds without paying extra. The hostel is right near major places in Georgetown, a world heritage site. Location is nearby to Love Lane & Chulia Street, the h...

It was out first time in Penang, Malaysia and we saw a lot of people recommending this place and so we booked our stay. The location was just perfect, it’s near most of the restaurants and food options. The staff were very nice to us especially in helping us navigating Georgetown. It’s also near the party place so we really had fun!

I frequently travel to Penang once every couple of months and this is now my go-to guesthouse. It's a one-minute walk from Chulia Street, right in the middle of all the food stands, cafés, and restohookahbars, but far enough removed to be out of earshot from the din of the reggae dens and clubs. The building is heritage. I'm convinced the floors—beautiful tiling—are or...

clean beds, super comfy, air conditioning works, great showers, clean toilets. staff are super friendly and helpful. ask for alex if you can. a little pricey for the budget backpacker, this hostel is worth it. This has become my go-to hostel in penang.

one of the best accommodation that i ever lived. sorry to the host because i was kinda rush for my schedule so cannot really have time to enjoy the great hospitality by the host. extremely clean and very warmful service from the host. gonna stay in this hostel again when i got chance to go penang again.

I stayed for almost 3 weeks at Queen's hostel and it was such a lovely home away from home. I felt welcomed the minute I arrived, which was 2 hours later than planned due to a flight delay. Sam, Jasmina, and other volunteers made my visit so memorable, sharing tips on where to go, and often even inviting me to join them on sightseeing or food excursions. I found the ot...

this hotel is just nice for couple and for those who like to stay in budget hotel.the room is clean and nice although is small. it is 5 mins walk to beach,atm machine,petrol station,bus stop and there is variety shop and stall with very2 reasonable price. i will stay here in my next visit in feringgi beach,penang. the hotel owner is very friendly with us.

Greetings ! it was my first time staying at Tido Penang Hostel and it was an amazing experience. The rooms and toilet are clean, and spacious ! It even have Qiblat direction at each room which will ease the muslim travellers who wish to perform prayer in the room. Every room can be lock from inside and from the outside via key given. I have to thank Nandhiny, the rece...

One of my best hotel experiences in Asia. We stayed in the Queen room. The hotel has been beautifully restored. Our room had lovely furniture and nicely decorated. The bathrooms were first rate and the AC worked very well. The hotel is centrally located in Georgeton and everything is walking distance. We stayed for a week and there were so many cheap options for food n...

I stayed one night at the Fastbook Hostel, which I chose mainly for its proximity to Kek Lok Si. While I was disappointed that rain caused the cancellation of the night markets at Kek Lok Si, an early night meant I was able to walk to the temple for dawn, and a late check out time (midday) meant I could come back and pack afterwards. The hostel itself was great, with ...

My Hostel Muntri was a great accommodation experience. The staff was extremely helpful and generous, I hadn't exchanged my money to ringett yet and they still let me check in and stay the night and pay the next day. It was a bit hard to find, but once I found it the location was great. I felt super safe and comfortable here and walking back at night while alone. The on...

I'm staying in this budget hotel with 3 children, the hotel location was the great thing to emphasize, it's just located at the center of the famous wall painting (street art) in Penang with the walking distance. The only feeble was it is quite noisy due to it's location and nearby Masjid.

Have a short gateway to Penang, and have chosen Peace Hostel for stay, meet kind staffs, who share a lot of infor and experience, is just like you met old friend here. Hostel located at center of George Town, easy access to any tourist spot. Recomand this hostel to all backpacker.

Nice homestay. I stayed for one night. 10 minute walk from ferry. Turn left and walk 10 mins and look for the mixed clan jetty sign and the hostel is there. Nancy the owner is very helpful and friendly. Room was very comfortable and good air con. Lots of hawker food stalls on the streets outside. Enjoyable night here I recommend it.

A good and convenient place to stay. The two areas not great are the breakfast and the mattresses. Breakfast should offer a juice and maybe some fruit - white bread is unpleasant. There should be a water machine in each hostel and I found the mattress pretty uncomfortable. This is advice for those with a back problem.

Booked the mixed dormitory room for 3 nights. There are 8 beds per dorm. Each bed is equipped with 2 Type G (UK) plugs, an LED light, a pillow + thick blanket and curtains for privacy. The air-conditioned dormitory is very comfortable with wooden flooring and nice ambiance. If you came to Penang to experience its culture and heritage, I would say this hostel is spot ...

If you are a solo traveller and don't mind a bit of a mess and noise and needs a budget hostel, I truly recommend this one. Sheets are clean, the foam is comfortable. The pillow though is not that good as its thin. The rest rooms and the showers are clean. The shoes that you have to leave before going up are scattered, i suggest that they buy a very cheap shoe storage ...
Cheapest hotels in Penang

If you are a solo traveller and don't mind a bit of a mess and noise and needs a budget hostel, I truly recommend this one. Sheets are clean, the foam is comfortable. The pillow though is not that good as its thin. The rest rooms and the showers are clean. The shoes that you have to leave before going up are scattered, i suggest that they buy a very cheap shoe storage ...

My Hostel Muntri was a great accommodation experience. The staff was extremely helpful and generous, I hadn't exchanged my money to ringett yet and they still let me check in and stay the night and pay the next day. It was a bit hard to find, but once I found it the location was great. I felt super safe and comfortable here and walking back at night while alone. The on...

one of the best accommodation that i ever lived. sorry to the host because i was kinda rush for my schedule so cannot really have time to enjoy the great hospitality by the host. extremely clean and very warmful service from the host. gonna stay in this hostel again when i got chance to go penang again.

Have a short gateway to Penang, and have chosen Peace Hostel for stay, meet kind staffs, who share a lot of infor and experience, is just like you met old friend here. Hostel located at center of George Town, easy access to any tourist spot. Recomand this hostel to all backpacker.

I frequently travel to Penang once every couple of months and this is now my go-to guesthouse. It's a one-minute walk from Chulia Street, right in the middle of all the food stands, cafés, and restohookahbars, but far enough removed to be out of earshot from the din of the reggae dens and clubs. The building is heritage. I'm convinced the floors—beautiful tiling—are or...

It was out first time in Penang, Malaysia and we saw a lot of people recommending this place and so we booked our stay. The location was just perfect, it’s near most of the restaurants and food options. The staff were very nice to us especially in helping us navigating Georgetown. It’s also near the party place so we really had fun!

Greetings ! it was my first time staying at Tido Penang Hostel and it was an amazing experience. The rooms and toilet are clean, and spacious ! It even have Qiblat direction at each room which will ease the muslim travellers who wish to perform prayer in the room. Every room can be lock from inside and from the outside via key given. I have to thank Nandhiny, the rece...

clean beds, super comfy, air conditioning works, great showers, clean toilets. staff are super friendly and helpful. ask for alex if you can. a little pricey for the budget backpacker, this hostel is worth it. This has become my go-to hostel in penang.

I enjoyed my stay here more than my stay at other hostel in Penang. This is my 3rd stayed in this hostel and will definitely come back again. I stayed 4 nights here and got free upgraded from 6 bunk beds to 4 bunk beds without paying extra. The hostel is right near major places in Georgetown, a world heritage site. Location is nearby to Love Lane & Chulia Street, the h...

I stayed for almost 3 weeks at Queen's hostel and it was such a lovely home away from home. I felt welcomed the minute I arrived, which was 2 hours later than planned due to a flight delay. Sam, Jasmina, and other volunteers made my visit so memorable, sharing tips on where to go, and often even inviting me to join them on sightseeing or food excursions. I found the ot...

A good and convenient place to stay. The two areas not great are the breakfast and the mattresses. Breakfast should offer a juice and maybe some fruit - white bread is unpleasant. There should be a water machine in each hostel and I found the mattress pretty uncomfortable. This is advice for those with a back problem.

Booked the mixed dormitory room for 3 nights. There are 8 beds per dorm. Each bed is equipped with 2 Type G (UK) plugs, an LED light, a pillow + thick blanket and curtains for privacy. The air-conditioned dormitory is very comfortable with wooden flooring and nice ambiance. If you came to Penang to experience its culture and heritage, I would say this hostel is spot ...

We booked 5 nights at Cocoa Mews and it is totally worth our time there. Howie - the guesthouse owner and Azhar - the receptionist are super friendly and helpful. They can show you everything not just in George Town but the whole Penang island. They also want to feed their guests with many kinds of local snacks and they have a list with full of top delicious and cheap ...

this hotel is just nice for couple and for those who like to stay in budget hotel.the room is clean and nice although is small. it is 5 mins walk to beach,atm machine,petrol station,bus stop and there is variety shop and stall with very2 reasonable price. i will stay here in my next visit in feringgi beach,penang. the hotel owner is very friendly with us.

I'm staying in this budget hotel with 3 children, the hotel location was the great thing to emphasize, it's just located at the center of the famous wall painting (street art) in Penang with the walking distance. The only feeble was it is quite noisy due to it's location and nearby Masjid.

Nice homestay. I stayed for one night. 10 minute walk from ferry. Turn left and walk 10 mins and look for the mixed clan jetty sign and the hostel is there. Nancy the owner is very helpful and friendly. Room was very comfortable and good air con. Lots of hawker food stalls on the streets outside. Enjoyable night here I recommend it.

One of my best hotel experiences in Asia. We stayed in the Queen room. The hotel has been beautifully restored. Our room had lovely furniture and nicely decorated. The bathrooms were first rate and the AC worked very well. The hotel is centrally located in Georgeton and everything is walking distance. We stayed for a week and there were so many cheap options for food n...

I stayed one night at the Fastbook Hostel, which I chose mainly for its proximity to Kek Lok Si. While I was disappointed that rain caused the cancellation of the night markets at Kek Lok Si, an early night meant I was able to walk to the temple for dawn, and a late check out time (midday) meant I could come back and pack afterwards. The hostel itself was great, with ...
Traveler impressions of Penang
when all the large shopping malls, including the large new glitzy ones can begin to put toilet paper in the toilets the comfort of all tourists would increase dramatically.
It's an old town they use as a tourist trap. Shops touting junk everywhere, and the heat is breathtaking.
The shopping mall is very big. Plenty of entertainments because there are many shops, cafes and restaurants etc are available.
Well managed by state goverment compare the rest of the state from Malaysia. Believe that tourism & import export business bring great income to the resident.
1.Penang actually is a nice place to visit, if you visit downtown area possible you find more food places, however if you like sun and beaches, you may stay around that area to enjoy.
I like foods at Penang very much. Specially Asam Laksa at Air Itam. I like Mee Prawn, Curry Mee,Yam Rice, rojak n.
nice to visit penang and everything is cheap except there is a need to bargain the price with taxi driver
A good place to visit, a lot of nice foods. George town is a place that can explore the traditional culture and history.
Penang is always a great place to visit & my favourite is Feringghi Beach & hawker stalls on Gurney Road.
Lovely city , better than Kuala Lumpur the capital of Malaysia, there are musimums. , cultural , wild life of animals , mountains , beaches ,
Places to visit - the sleeping buddha in pulau tikus, Penang hill,Kek Lo Se Temple in Air Hitim. Snake Temple in Bayar Lepas
A good place & value of money for vacation. Historical places, variety delicious foods (drinks), beaches, temples.
Penang is good for business travellers and medication , there is no fun place for travellers travel with young childrens , the traffic at certain time and road very poor , the peoples in Penang is not welcome the visitors , my friends from Jakarta did mention peoples in Penang not friendly.
Nice location for family or couples to explore. Nice food is everywhere and have alot of artwork can be found in the street.
Penang is a good place for eat and sightseeing. But most of the historical place is under maintenance.
Top notch for wall street art attraction. A must visit through Penang bridge. Somne local attractions such as 3D muzium.
Penang has a great sightseeing and nature. the most interesting idea about penang is Food and restaurants.
Good place for short holiday, though is a bit crowded as it was a long weekend and public holidays The hawker food has many places to offer
a nice place to visit if u are in malaysia. it has and aipoirt where u can fly in from kuala lumpur or singapore.
a nice part of malaysia , richin history , spend ur time walking in thge city tahts the best to discover the city.
The community people are very friendly, very safe travelling at night, not to worry about the food, as there are plenty of local good food available till the nights, hop in city tour bus available, all the road signs are well plan.
The food is marvellous, enjoy shopping, relax at beach & nice sight seeing. Bukit Bendera is enjoy & fund but the "Q" system has to be improved (quota for fast lane & normal Q) Vehicles to jetty "Q" has to be improved better - 2 lanes is needed to jetty to avoid any incident especially tourist outside Penang.
Great food. Need massive improvement on traffic jams. Need massive improvement on the way how people sent into train at Penang Hill.
A fascinating cultural experience with lots of history to explore. Georgetown offers some great photographic opportunities.
It is a historical place to visit. There are a lot of delicous food. It has some beaches, so basically weather is warm.
Would make a good get away trip for families with kids, fun for all the ages with good food and entertainment.
Street food is great. Many types of street food are easily available. Avoid places where tourists congregate like Gurney Drive food centre.
Great place to spend with families and friends. Got a lot of foods and place to visit. Penang divided into 2, the mainland and the Island.
Must visit places including Kek Lok Si, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Blue Mansion, Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang is a well-organised state as compared to other states in Malaysia. There is good food everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What's the average price of a hotel in Penang?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Penang is 46 USD, the average price for a 4-star hotel in Penang is 78 USD, and the average price for a 5-star hotel in Penang is 65 USD.
What's the average price of a hotel in Penang this weekend?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Penang this weekend is 51 USD, the average price for a 4-star hotel in Penang is 82 USD, and the average price for a 5-star hotel in Penang is 68 USD.
What's the average price of a hotel in Penang tonight?
The average price for a 3-star hotel in Penang tonight is 48 USD, the average price for a 4-star hotel in Penang is 82 USD, and the average price for a 5-star hotel in Penang is 59 USD.
What are the best hotels in Penang near Penang International Airport?
Verified travelers to Penang who stayed near Penang International Airport have given top reviews to M Qube Hotel, Island Hostel, and 228 Vacation Home - Bayan Lepas.
What are the best hotels in Penang near Penang Peranakan Mansion?
Verified travelers to Penang who stayed near Penang Peranakan Mansion have given top reviews to The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel Penang, Hotel Jen Penang by Shangri-La, and Royale Chulan Penang.
What are the best hotels in Penang near Gurney Plaza?
Verified travelers to Penang who stayed near Gurney Plaza have given top reviews to G Hotel Gurney, G Hotel Kelawai, and Hideout@Sixty4.
What are the most popular hotels in Penang?
Some of our most popular hotels in Penang are Hard Rock Hotel Penang, PARKROYAL Penang Resort, and The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel Penang
What are the best hotels in Penang for couples?
Hotels in Penang that are highly rated by couples include Hard Rock Hotel Penang, PARKROYAL Penang Resort, and Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya.
What are the best hotels in Penang for families?
Hotels in Penang that are highly rated by families include Hard Rock Hotel Penang, PARKROYAL Penang Resort, and Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya.
What hotels in Penang have the best views?
Verified travelers to Penang have given top reviews for the views at The Light Hotel Penang, Maritime Luxury Suites, and The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel Penang.
What hotels in Penang have the best breakfast?
Verified travelers to Penang have given top reviews for the breakfast at Ryokan Muntri Boutique Hostel, Le Dream Boutique Hotel, and The Light Hotel Penang.
What's the best neighborhood in Penang to stay in?
Popular neighborhoods among travelers staying in Penang include Georgetown, Batu Ferringhi, and Gurney Drive.
