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Rope Walk Guest House
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8.2

Excellent

687 reviews

687 reviews

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8.9

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Huang Chen Hao Tea Art Imp & Exp Sdn Bhd
80 m
Bee Chin Heong
140 m
Rock World
150 m
Upside Down Museum
150 m
Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum
180 m
Popular landmarks
Armenian Street
290 m
Khoo Kongsi
480 m
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
500 m
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
800 m
Chew's Jetty
880 m
Closest landmarks
Campbell phaemacy
180 m
Fruit Stall
240 m
Klinik United
240 m
Penang Islamic Museum
250 m
Stardust
250 m

Rope Walk Guest House

78 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10100 - 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.

Highlights

Located in heart of Penang

Check-in/out [express]

490 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

300 meters to Armenian Street

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Game room

Coffee shop

Wi-Fi in public areas

Family room

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Penang are being booked every minute!
Value for money8.2
Distance to city center0 km
Location rating8.9
Nearest airportPenang International Airport (PEN)
Distance to airport15.0 km

Rooms available at Rope Walk Guest House

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.6

Dormitory
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 18 bunk beds
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Double Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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En Suite Double
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed
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Dormitory Room with Single Bed
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 6 single beds
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Triple - 1 Queen 1 Single
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed or 1 single bed
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Mixed Dorm
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 6 single beds
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Family - 2 Queen Beds
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds
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Bunk Bed - Small Private Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double or Twin Room
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  • Shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • 2 single beds or 1 queen be...
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Budget Twin Room
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  • Shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical travel time to the nearest airport from Rope Walk Guest House?

The average travel time to get from Rope Walk Guest House to the airport is 30 minutes, but please keep in mind that the travel time may fluctuate based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

What interesting attractions are in close proximty of Rope Walk Guest House that are in walking range?

While remaining at Rope Walk Guest House, begin your holiday by discovering the closest destinations that are within close proximity to the property which include Bee Chin Heong, Rock World, and Upside Down Museum.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Rope Walk Guest House?

Rope Walk Guest House's policy concerning children's bedding considers guests age 7 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional fee. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

At what time of the year is Rope Walk Guest House most popular?

Rope Walk Guest House's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in August.

What was the average room rate for Rope Walk Guest House been in the past month?

The typical room rate for Rope Walk Guest House in the past month is 42.26 MYR, compared to city's average of 207.22 MYR.

In which languages can Rope Walk Guest House's staff members communicate?

Rope Walk Guest House can speak in 6 languages and supports widely used languages such as English and Mandarin Chinese for visitors visiting this property. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what different languages this property supports.

What do past visitors love most about Rope Walk Guest House?

Verified guests that stayed at Rope Walk Guest House have given this property a rating of 8.919 for its excellent location as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Rope Walk Guest House?

Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Rope Walk Guest House an average rating of 8.1. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Business travelers' have given to Rope Walk Guest House?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Rope Walk Guest House an average rating of 7.8. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Group travelers have given to Rope Walk Guest House?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Rope Walk Guest House an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more specific customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local visitors think about Rope Walk Guest House?

Past local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Rope Walk Guest House an average rating of 7.8. You can look up on more descriptive customer evaluations, and remarks for this property down in the review section.

What restaurants are close by Rope Walk Guest House?

Rope Walk Guest House’s neighborhood is Georgetown which consists of popular restaurants such as Tai Tong Restaurant, Yin's Sourdough Bakery and Cafe, and Lagenda Cafe.

What people love about Rope Walk Guest House

  • 8

    Very good
    Cleanliness

    "the room is now that clean."

    Weerawan

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    March 18, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Very clean guest house"

    RUDY

    |

    January 1, 2023

  • 7.6

    Very good
    Location

    "Great location, easy to walk in the area"

    pimolpud

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    May 6, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 3,130 Penang properties
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Room comfort score
8.6/10
Cheapest price score
Location score
8.9/10
Couples review score
8.2/10
Better than
98
%
of Penang properties
Better than
98
%
of Penang properties
Better than
93
%
of Penang properties
Better than
90
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of Penang properties
Overall rating:

8.2

Excellent
687 reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.6
Location
8.9
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What travelers say they love:
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More about Rope Walk Guest House

More about Rope Walk Guest House

Experience Convenience and Connectivity at Rope Walk Guest House in Penang

Rope Walk Guest House in Penang, Malaysia, offers guests a convenient and connected stay with its range of facilities. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in all rooms, or head to the public areas to continue browsing. Guests can also enjoy a hassle-free check-in and check-out process with the hotel's express check-in/check-out service.

Room Types at Rope Walk Guest House

Rope Walk Guest House offers a variety of room types to suit every traveler's needs. Choose from Bunk Bed - Small Private Room, Dormitory, Dormitory Room with Single Bed, Double Room, En Suite Double, Family - 2 Queen Beds, Mixed Dorm, Triple - 1 Queen 1 Single, and Twin Bed (with window).

Discover the Best of Penang from Rope Walk Guest House

Rope Walk Guest House is perfectly located to explore the best of Penang's landmarks and attractions. Just a short walk away, guests can marvel at the stunning architecture of the Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and Khoo Kongsi. History buffs will enjoy a visit to Penang Fort Cornwallis, while art enthusiasts can stroll through Armenian Street to witness the vibrant street art scene. For those seeking a tranquil escape, Penang Botanical Gardens offers a peaceful respite from the bustling city. Other nearby must-see attractions include Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Chew's Jetty, Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, and the quirky Upside Down Museum. With so much to see and do, Rope Walk Guest House is the perfect base for exploring all that Penang has to offer.

Friendly and Helpful Staff at Rope Walk Guest House

Rope Walk Guest House in Penang, Malaysia has received numerous positive reviews from satisfied customers, with many highlighting the friendly and helpful staff. Guests have described the staff as 'lovely', 'great', and 'super helpful', making their stay at the guest house a memorable one. The staff's friendliness and helpfulness have been commended for making the guest house a great place to meet other travelers. Many guests have also praised the cleanliness of the guest house, as well as its great showers. Overall, Rope Walk Guest House's staff has left a lasting impression on its guests, with many vowing to return and recommending the guest house to others.

Experience Unmatched Comfort and Service at Rope Walk Guest House

Rope Walk Guest House in Penang, Malaysia has been receiving rave reviews from its guests. With an impressive overall rating of 8.2, it's clear that guests are impressed with the value for money that this hotel provides. The location of the hotel has been rated 8.9, indicating that it's situated in a prime location that's convenient for guests to explore the city. Additionally, guests have rated the comfort of the rooms at 8.6, which is a testament to the quality of the facilities and amenities provided. The staff at Rope Walk Guest House have been praised for their excellent performance, with a rating of 8.5. Overall, guests have had a fantastic experience at Rope Walk Guest House and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Penang.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.6

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

39 mentions

Food & Dining

6 mentions

Breakfast

6 mentions

Internet

4 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Cantonese]
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Indonesian
  • Japanese
  • Malay
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Ticket services
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee shop
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Elevator
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Car park [nearby]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

78 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10100
Excellent
Location

8.9

Airports
  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    15.0 km 23 min drive
  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
    87.0 km
Public transportation
  • Komtar Bus Terminal
    490 m
  • Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal
    960 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Campbell phaemacy
    180 m
Shopping
  • Gurney Plaza
    3.5 km
Convenience store
  • 24 XPRESS
    140 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    80 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Armenian Street
    290 m
  • Khoo Kongsi
    480 m
  • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
    500 m
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    800 m
  • Chew's Jetty
    880 m
  • Penang Fort Cornwallis
    1.3 km
  • Kek Lok Si Temple
    7.0 km
  • Batu Ferringhi Beach
    11.3 km
  • Entopia
    13.5 km
  • Escape Theme Park
    13.6 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Huang Chen Hao Tea Art Imp & Exp Sdn Bhd
    80 m
  • Bee Chin Heong
    140 m
  • Rock World
    150 m
  • Upside Down Museum
    150 m
  • Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum
    180 m
  • Campbell phaemacy
    180 m
  • Ng Fook Thong Temple
    210 m
  • Tea Home Chinese Culture and Art Centre
    210 m
  • Syed Al-Attas Mansion
    210 m
  • NJ Books Centre
    220 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 available upon request
Children 2-6 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 7 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Effective 1 June 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4- and 5-star hotels and MYR 2 per room per night for 0- to 3-star hotels. The property’s star rating will be in accordance to the rating from the Local Council, and should the rating differ from the website, the Local Council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until21:00
  • Check-out from09:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until21:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center0 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 MYR
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of bars/lounges0
  • Number of floors0
  • Number of restaurants0
  • Number of rooms 21
  • Year property opened2014
  • Most recent renovation2017

Reviews of Rope Walk Guest House from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.2
Cleanliness8.1
Facilities7.6
Location8.9
Room comfort and quality8.6
Service8.4
Value for money8.2
High score for Penang
Rating
9+ Exceptional (164)
8-9 Excellent (52)
7-8 Very Good (64)
6-7 Good (22)
<6 Below Expectation (46)
Time of the year
Mar - May (74)
Jun - Aug (81)
Sep - Nov (89)
Dec - Feb (104)

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10.0
Exceptional
aditya from Italy
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2023

A colourful and comfortable hostel and guest house”

You cannot go wrong booking here. Excellent location, heritage building, superclean. Cafe also does an economy breakfast. Lot's of space to chill and a great vibe. Bang in the centre of George Town with the mall and heritage city within walking distance.

Reviewed March 23, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Nurul from Malaysia
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

A MUST STAY GUESTHOUSE”

The location sooo perfect ! We walk to the Roti Bakar Hutton Lane, the famous kopi, Komtar, Rumah Kacha and every attraction in georgetown is reachable from this place ! Staff was sooo friendly and helpful making us feel comfortable and feel like home. Facilities was amazing, scenery is extraordinary, cleanliness is supergood, has lot of parking lot nearby simply just use Penang Parking apps download from app store and you’re worry free from summon. We book room with private bathroom, they had everything we need from a guesthouse. Amazing.

Reviewed December 15, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Luong from Vietnam
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2023

Exceptional”

All is good except the wall. I can hear other talking outside the room. The hostel has washing machine, water. It's near a food street, easy to find foods. Great location to enter the old town.

Reviewed March 07, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Farah from Malaysia
Couple
Bunk Bed - Small Private Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Okay. ”

Rooms are not sound proof. No separate bathrooms for ladies/gents. Provided water dispenser but no cold water. The walls between rooms are literally plywood. My room was ground floor. You can hear foot steps from upstairs if the guests walk like a giant. This is not the hostel’s fault but maybe need to remind guests to walk quietly if they stay upstairs. Some guests have no common sense and need to be reminded every time.

Reviewed June 29, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Kesavan from Malaysia
Couple
En Suite Double
Stayed 2 nights in April 2022

Comfortable and convenient ”

The location was perfect. Then best place for those who are really into the heritage kind of hotels. It’s also a good place to stay for the bag packer. We have really enjoy out stay. Definitely will be back soon. Thank to Agoda for the valuable stay suggestions.

Reviewed May 01, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Charlotte from United Kingdom
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 3 nights in March 2023

Good value for money ”

We booked the double room. It was okay for the price you’re paying. The location is very good. Good food can be found at Tek Sen (make sure to book) and Halab. Showers could do with some TLC, however they were cleaned regularly and the toilets were always immaculate. Staff were helpful and checkin was super easy.

Reviewed March 24, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Lex from Australia
Solo traveler
En Suite Double
Stayed 2 nights in April 2023

Thank you”

I left an item behind and they are working to get it to me. Thank you.

Reviewed May 02, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Wenda from Malaysia
Group
Triple - 1 Queen 1 Single
Stayed 4 nights in November 2022

Recommended ”

Facility was very affordable and good value for the price. Location is strategic to walk to nearby restaurants/attraction.

Reviewed November 07, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
shahrul from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in December 2022

Exceptional”

cleann and nice place to stay

Reviewed March 17, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Yusuf from Malaysia
Group
Bunk Bed - Small Private Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2022

Good”

Nice host. Suitable for backpackers. Complete with amenities. Location-wise, it's very good as it is located at the heart of George Town.

Reviewed April 27, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Ariel from Indonesia
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Best histel in Georgetown”

I really love this place. From the cleanliness, location, ambience, and everything else. For me its perfect.

Reviewed February 27, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Rachel from Australia
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in February 2020

Great location with connecting cafe ”

Perfect location to explore penang, walking distance to all the main areas. Cafe downstairs has good coffee and breakfast available, nice place to chill and escape the mid day heat. Staff friendly and helpful

Reviewed March 19, 2020

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9.3
Exceptional
Arnik from Thailand
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in November 2014

Perfect location”

Location, services, cleanliness

I was very happy, pity that I have only 1 night in Penang. Zoe was very helpful about information and even walk with me to show which shops are good on Kimberly street for my dinner. I was confuse this guest house with the Rope walk hotel, but the guest house is not far from the hotel, it about 5 minutes walk from the hotel. No parking space for bike, but staff let me park on the space near front door which is not suitable if your bike is big.

Reviewed December 11, 2014

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10.0
Exceptional
ALAN from New Zealand
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in October 2014

Really great place to stay!! Look no further!”

New, Clean, Amazing staff!!

We loved staying at the rope walk guesthouse. We were lucky that we had already been in Penang a few days and were able to go and have a look before making a booking. I was initially unsure as it had no ratings or reviews on agoda but that was because the place is brand new! That's right, new beds, new bathrooms, new kitchen, new everything! The location is great, only a 5 min walk to little India, the mall/bus station, temples, mosques etc. Because it's new we were the only people there for three out of our four nights, we Initially booked 3 nights but chose to extend. The breakfast is good, bread with jam and spreads (3 toasters to use) coffee plus the staff made scrambled eggs for us and one morning brought us roti chanai. The staff were exceptional, they asked us lots of questions and gave advice, when we mentioned we hadn't found some particular street food the staff went out and brought it back for us to try and wouldn't let us pay for it! Showers are fantastic, lots of pressure and they have separate ones so no sharing with the toilet. I would definitely stay again, honestly look no further, you won't regret it.

Reviewed October 23, 2014

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8.8
Excellent
Rachel from Thailand
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in June 2019

Excellent”

The staff at Rope Walk Guest House was the friendliest of any place I have ever stayed. They always took the time to greet you and were eager to answer any questions I had and offer recommendations for places to go and eat. The guest house itself, although older, was clean and charming. The hall bathrooms were kept in good order, and there was never an issue with showers or toilets. Altogether, a perfect stay. Thank you Rope Walk!

Reviewed June 18, 2019

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9.3
Exceptional
Milan from Hungary
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2014

Great value for money hotel”

Location, Cleanliness, Price

We had a great time at Rope Walk Guest House, parking was easy, location great. The hotel is super clean, staff if helpful and friendy. This is a very good value for money accommodation. They do not give towels, so be prepared. Breakfast was delicious. The only thing we missed from the room was darkening curtains. Overally, we had a really pleasant time.

Reviewed December 01, 2014

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9.2
Exceptional
LYDIA from Malaysia
Couple
Budget Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2017

An aesthetically unique guesthouse”

My partner and I stayed for one night during our weekend gateway to Penang to explore the glorious food around. We booked last minute and only bunk beds were available and it turned out to be comfy and pleasant stay! Did you know that this guesthouse is so strategic that awesome local hawker stalls are literary few steps away! Before checking out, I just cant resist taking photos at the guesthouse lobby area because its simply photogenic place in real life. We also love how the guests were so respectful to the house rule and kept the noise down after 10pm. Worth the stay at such affordable price!

Reviewed December 15, 2017

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9.3
Exceptional
Aaron from Singapore
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in September 2015

Cozy rooms near heart of Georgetown”

Location, security, nice room

This guest house far enough from the noise but still walking distance from the attractions in Georgetown. The place was clean but there were mosquitoes in the room and in the bathroom. Towels, soap and other amenities are also not provided.

Reviewed September 14, 2015

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9.6
Exceptional
Sophie from Austria
Solo traveler
Stayed 5 nights in August 2017

Such a nice place”

The Rope Walk Guest House is a really nice place. The hostel looks just gorgeous and the staff could not have been friendlier!

Reviewed August 26, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Mellisa from Canada
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2015

Very clean, great location and highly recommended ”

Very clean, comfortable bed and friendly staff

My stay was really great. The place were very clean and the bed are very comfortable unlike other guest house bed. I highly recommend this place for those who wish to go on budget and looking for comfortable stay. The staff are really great in helping out. Surely will come back to this guest house for my next visit to Penang

Reviewed June 04, 2015

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