Burmahtel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Gurney Drive in George Town

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Family Deluxe | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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253G-1-1, Wisma Soon, Jalan Burmah, George Town, Penang, 10350
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Family Standard

  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Deluxe

  • 242 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 166 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Executive

  • 339 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

George Town

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown George Town hostel, you'll find Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. KOMTAR and Padang Kota Lama are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Gurney Drive - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • KOMTAR - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Penang Hill - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 34 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪佬叶园 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lengkok Burma Hawker - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪大白鲨 The Shark - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tua Pek Kong Fish Head Bee Hoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chu Chang Kha - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Burmahtel - Hostel

Hostel near Gurney Drive in George Town
As a guest of Burmahtel - Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This George Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Burmahtel - Hostel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 120.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 120.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Burmahtel
Burmahtel Hostel
Burmahtel Hostel Penang
Burmahtel Penang
Burmahtel Hotel Penang, Malaysia
Burmahtel Hostel George Town
Burmahtel George Town
Burmahtel Hotel Penang/George Town
Burmahtel
Burmahtel Hostel
Burmahtel - Hostel George Town
Burmahtel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Burmahtel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Burmahtel - Hostel to the airport?

Burmahtel - Hostel is 11.9 mi (32-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Burmahtel - Hostel?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Burmahtel - Hostel on Oct 24, 2025 start from $30.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Burmahtel - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Burmahtel - Hostel.

How close is Burmahtel - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 8.8 mi (29-min drive) from Ferringgi Beach and 5.9 mi (20-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Burmahtel - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Burmahtel - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Burmahtel - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Burmahtel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Burmahtel - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Burmahtel - Hostel have a pool?

Burmahtel - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Burmahtel - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Burmahtel - Hostel to downtown George Town?

Burmahtel - Hostel is 1.7 mi away from George Town.