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The Frame Guesthouse

168, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10200 - View on map
Excellent8.7
Based on107reviews
The Frame Guesthouse
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9.3Location

  • Close to public transportation

  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms

  • Air conditioning

  • Tours

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Nearest essentials

  • Airports
    • 15 km
    • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    • 87 km
    • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
  • Bus and rail stations
    • 600 m
    • Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal
    • 850 m
    • Komtar Bus Terminal
  • Hospital or clinic
    • 800 m
    • Health And Medical Section Penang Port
  • Pharmacy
    • 350 m
    • Cosway Pharmacy
  • Convenience store
    • 150 m
    • 7 Eleven
  • Cash withdrawal
    • 350 m
    • ATM

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Excellent
based on 107 reviews
  • Cleanliness 8.7
  • Facilities 8.1
  • Location 9.3
  • Room comfort and quality 8.8
  • Service 8.7
  • Value for money 8.6
Excellent
based on 35 reviews
  • Cleanliness 8.7
  • Facilities 8.1
  • Location 9.1
  • Room comfort and quality 9.2
  • Service 9.0
  • Value for money 8.6
Excellent
based on 46 reviews
  • Cleanliness 8.9
  • Facilities 8.4
  • Location 9.5
  • Room comfort and quality 8.8
  • Service 8.8
  • Value for money 8.9
Exceptional
based on 1 reviews
  • Cleanliness 10.0
  • Facilities 10.0
  • Location 10.0
  • Service 10.0
  • Value for money 10.0
Very good
based on 2 reviews
  • Cleanliness 8.0
  • Facilities 8.0
  • Location 8.0
  • Service 8.0
  • Value for money 8.0
Excellent
based on 23 reviews
  • Cleanliness 8.3
  • Facilities 7.4
  • Location 9.5
  • Room comfort and quality 8.4
  • Service 7.9
  • Value for money 7.9
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6.0
Duangkaew from Thailand
Couple
Double Room Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in April 2017
Value for money”
We got the room with window which is great for air circulation, but too much noise from the road. Simple room with nice bed. Old building, but good design. Shared bathroom, but clean enough for us. Staffs are friendly. Breakfast is ok. Location not so far from tourist spot.
Reviewed June 10, 2017
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9.2
Alison from United States
Solo traveler
1 Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory (Mixed)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
I really enjoyed me stay here!”
Very clean, very simple. It had everything I needed and was in a good location. The staff were great at helping decides what to do, where to eat, etc.
Reviewed May 24, 2017
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10.0
Elizabeth from United States
Solo traveler
1 Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory (Female)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Safe,clean and quiet”
The Frame is located on Chulia Street only steps away from the bus stop for the 101 which takes you to Batu Ferringhi beach and the National Park. Bakeries and cafes are also within a 5-minute walk. The hostel is cleaned daily and offers a breakfast of fruit, toast, tea and coffee. There is a TV with DVD's. The staff was very helpful with questions regarding transport or restaurants. Special thanks to Jon who suggested I visit the National Park--my best day! This is a quiet hostel--not a party scene. The decor is minimalist/industrial but that uncluttered look makes for a serene setting.
Reviewed May 14, 2017
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9.6
Geronimo from Argentina
Couple
Double Room Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in April 2017
Very nice staff ”
Pros: -Good Location in Little India -2 Blocks to 7 eleven and Bus Stop -Staff is so nice and every time we needed something they helped us. There is someone all day long - Clean shared toilets and showers -Many facilities like fridge, tv with blue ray, toaster - Comfy Bed Cons: -WiFi did not work very well -Noisy If you stay in front of the street
Reviewed April 27, 2017
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7.6
Hooi from Malaysia
Couple
Double Room Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in March 2017
Simply furnished rooms but noisy”
Simply furnished rooms doesn't much to describes but love it. Was assigned a room close to main road, the transports noise sound can be annoyed sometimes.
Reviewed April 25, 2017
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9.2
Asha from United Kingdom
Couple
Twin Room Shared Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in April 2017
Clean stylish hostel in fantastic location”
The guesthouse was beautifully decorated, rooms were clean, staff really friendly. And the location was absolutely perfect - right in the centre of Georgetown. We had a private twin room on the top floor but the downside was the communal toilet/showers were on the floor below and at the other end of the building. Very far! We would stay here again but would make sure we had a room closer to shared bathroom.
Reviewed April 11, 2017
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10.0
Geraldine from Germany
Couple
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in March 2017
highly recommended!”
lovely guesthouse! it is an old building decorated with stil and charme. common areas are nice and clean. room very small but exactly what we expected for the price. location is excellent to do everything by feet. but the best thing about the guesthouse is the staff! they are super friendly and welcoming, giving you good advice. we would definitely come back!
Reviewed April 09, 2017
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9.6
JULITA from Malaysia
Solo traveler
1 Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory (Female)
Stayed 2 nights in December 2016
Good Stay Value for Money”
Location is excellent, real close to a stretch of food market at night. Room was great too. However, could hear loud footsteps on wooden floor at the upper level.
Reviewed April 01, 2017
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10.0
Caitlin from United States
Solo traveler
1 Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory (Mixed)
Stayed 2 nights in March 2017
Loved it”
Clean, comfortable beds, good wifi, hot showers and close to everything (although in George Town everything is close to everything). Basic breakfast, but you'll want to head to a cafe for that anyway. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed March 29, 2017
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9.2
Hanna from Finland
Couple
Double Room Shared Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in March 2017
Really nice place”
We had a room with a shared bathroom. Room was clean and bed was comfotable. Shared bathroom was nice and cleaned often. Laundry service was really fast and price was good. Building was old and it got really noisy during some of the nights (our room was right above the common area and kitchen) but they offered us free earplugs so we got a good night sleep. Free breakfast was toast with butter and jelly, coffee or tea and sometimes they had some fresh fruits. Water, tee and coffee was offered free all day. Staff was nice and helpful. Location was really nice, you can walk there from the ferry and little India and the Love Lane (lots of cafes, restaurants and hostels there!) are right next to it.
Reviewed March 27, 2017
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