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Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

Property class: 2
Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town

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Photo gallery for Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

A building facade with a sign reading "CITIZEN HOUSE."
A room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a laptop, and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a patterned floor.
A room with a wooden table, wicker chairs, a bench with cushions, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted shelf.
A hallway with patterned floor tiles, a desk with computers, and framed pictures on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted lamps, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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53, Love Lane, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Padang Kota Lama
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Penang City Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, red walls, a framed picture, wall-mounted lights, and an air conditioning unit.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Two single beds with wooden headboards, a wall-mounted light, and a framed picture.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Private Bathroom)

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, a dark wooden headboard, and a wicker chair.

Double Room (Private Bathroom)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A small, single-bed room with a wooden bed frame, a bedside table, and a nightstand. The room has green walls and a wooden floor.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12-Bed)

A room with bunk beds, a patterned floor, and bedside lamps.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12-Bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4-Bed)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a bedside lamp.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4-Bed)

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Two single beds with wooden frames and white bedding, a red wall, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.A stay at this Downtown George Town hostel places you steps from Loo Pun Hong and within a 5-minute walk of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site. Goddess of Mercy Temple and Penang State Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Padang Kota Lama - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Penang City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Kandar Imigresen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tek Sen Restaurant (德盛飯店) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Senses Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rockafellas Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town
As a guest of Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This George Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 15 2024 to March 27 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Old Penang Guesthouse Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse Hostel
Old Penang Guesthouse George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse
Old Penang house Hostel Georg
Old Penang Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel to the airport?

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel is 11.1 mi (16-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel.

How close is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 6.9 mi (25-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach and 7.5 mi (27-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel have a pool?

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel to downtown George Town?

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Chinatown.

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful building. Adequate Everything

Beautiful building. Adequate everything.We were in a private room, so it might be different in the dorms, but we had no complaints. Good quality air-conditioning. Decent shower. Easy stay. Nice reception people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Superb accommodation

Superb hostel. Good sized private room, very clean. Shared bathroom/ toilets were also very clean whenever we used them over our six night stay. Breakfast better than expected, cereal, toast & fruit options. Complimentary tea & coffee available all day too. Location superb & friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAPONTHANAI

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

Love this hostel

It's very convenient for out going to see all around George Town and outside of city. Nice staff, everyone are kind, friendly and prompt to help. but one thing need to be aware due to closed of hostel is pub especially weekend night the noising is so loud. it might be disturbing your sleeping time but just only second floor in 2 first room. overall is very great for me. I really love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien située, beaucoup de bus passent à proximité ce qui permet de faire les visites à moindre coût Petit déjeuner continental parfait avec des fruits Personnel attentif Bâtiment très sympa et original
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Omar

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

Cute guesthouse in a great location

Great location, nice and helpful staff! It was a little bit noisy at night from the music outside. It was very clean and included a simple breakfast which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nine

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

Meget larm i gaden om aftenen!!!

Det var et dejligt værelse og super location - men Mega meget larm fra gaden om aftenen/ natten. Kun sjovt hvis msn selv ville feste. Var der en nat.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hôtel accueillant et bien situé.

Séjour de 2 nuits seulement. J'ai retrouvé une atmosphère de mes belles années de voyage en Asie. Un accueil sympathique, de bons conseils sur les visites touristiques et autres informations pratiques.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent place to stay. Very thin walls, but a good location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Decent

A good, convenient location. Friendly staff, clean accommodation, free toast breakfast each morning. The walls are paper thin, so street traffic noise and a crying baby in the room next door kept us up. Only one shower and toilet downstairs so a bit of a line when it’s busy there. Other than that, a nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018