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Burmahtel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Gurney Drive in George Town

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Room amenity
Family Deluxe | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Reception
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

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

Room options

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Family Standard | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Standard

  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Deluxe | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Deluxe

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

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 166 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Executive | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Family Executive

  • 339 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | City view

Family Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds 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 Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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

  • ‪Restoran Mohamed Raffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BMS Organics Moulmein Rise Shoppes - Pulau Tikus Penang - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大白鲨 The Shark - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffea Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪77 Food Yard - ‬5 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private 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

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Burmahtel Hostel
Burmahtel Hostel Penang
Burmahtel Penang
Burmahtel Hotel Penang, Malaysia
Burmahtel Hostel George Town
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Burmahtel Hotel Penang/George Town
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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 Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Burmahtel - Hostel on Jun 14, 2025 start from $35.08, 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.

Burmahtel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shang Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Azhan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Okay for a short trip.

Parking a bit tight, its underground. Lifts are confusing at first with no proper labeling. Huge and clean room, basic amenities. Small window.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Noor Hafisza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

H

Liked: Cleanliness
Convince location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
short stay ok; new rooms for family- but toilet and bathroom facilities require further refurbishment; staff friendly. comfortable for family. One good thing- if you have family of more than 3 kinds, all could stay on one room-though not that spacious, for medium budget, it is recommended.

6/10 Okay

faizal, shah alam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

An ok hotel

We just need a hotel to sleep and to fresh up. Currently, the hotel is on renovation.

10/10 Excellent

nini, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel close to centre

nice hotel close to city,within walking distance to many eateries and convenience store,room is spacious,clean and comfortable,the price is considered reasonable

6/10 Okay

Zoe, Kuala Lumpur

Clean Room

Call for Late Check in. Clean room and clean bathroom. comfortable bed for sleeping. Disadvantage are no wardrobe to hang close. only hook behind main room door. only 4 pillow for 2 queen bed. at least have 1 or 2 extra pillow. Morning at around 8 the cleaners talk too loud when they clean other rooms.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Ok but did not like it as when we asked to be cleaned it took a long time for them to do it.

6/10 Okay

Jia Sheng, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotels staff are nice. However, hotel looks gloomy and dull. Huge space for every one. Comfortable but old interior. Would be much better after renovation works.

10/10 Excellent

Meeran, Ipoh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 days 2 night stay

The hotel was still under renovation during our stay thus the exterior was a little messy and with fresh paint smell, but the rooms and toilets are super clean and comfortable, they look very new.We took the family suite and it was just as the pictures displayed. Prices are really worth it. Overall we are satisfied and happy with our stay here.

4/10 Poor

KOK, Malaysia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is under renovation. Noise of construction quite frustrating at day time. Lift service needs to be improved. The water after boiled via heater is smelly. best part is the air conditioning working well.

8/10 Good

Ramesh, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth it for money

Wifi room size and clean all ok.Look out side seems old building but the room is comfortable .

6/10 Okay

elly, Jakarta

Old building

It was a pleasant stay. since it's an old hotel feel a bit creepy though

6/10 Okay

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel near the city

There was no tea coffee making facilities, not enough toilet rolls. We had to buy them from the nearest supermarket.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3D2N stay

Poor service. You have to ask for hair dryer, sleepers, there were no any wardrobe. Some lights were not on. The blaster for the light were so noisy. Can see ants on the dinning tables. You can't event borrow a phone to make a local call (event at the reception desk)!

6/10 Okay

yik san, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean and Affordable

It is clean and affordable. However no windows

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Toilet small and broken

Over all is ok . Can sleep move then a family. Except the toilet small and broken. Not helpful to do anything for it.

8/10 Good

Lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Farah, Selangor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hotel, affordable stay

Our room was clean and comfortable. The elevator was a bit scary and glum looking. No telephone in the room to call the receptionist. Wifi is not reachable in the room.

4/10 Poor

Lily, KL

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Scary Hotel

Entrance to the lift at the back, quite scary. By the way it is clean, and comfortable. Funny it looks like a hospital. LOL. My old mom even ask the staff were this a hospital previously. If you don't care much about nice view, beautiful place, this will be a fair place to stay. But it is a bit pricey for a shop building that is converted to a hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Value for money

For the price, the room was good and location was quite near to amenities. Although there were renovation works going on but the room was comfortable for my whole family.

6/10 Okay

Natasha, Jakarta, Indonesia

Great Location

I will stay at Burmahtel when I go to my next trip