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).
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.
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.
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.