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Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel near KOMTAR

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
76 & 78 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Penang, 10100
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • KOMTAR
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 18
  • 18 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.At this Downtown George Town hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Penang Islamic Museum. Kidland Penang and Armenian Street 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 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • KOMTAR - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Penang Times Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tai Tong Cafe (大東酒樓) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koay Teow Th'ng Lorong Ngah Aboo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kimberly Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tho Yuen Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪霸王茶姬 Chagee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel

Colonial hostel near KOMTAR
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial George Town hostel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1930
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel offers 20 shared accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Malay

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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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel to the airport?

Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel is 11 mi (27-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel.

How close is Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 7.4 mi (26-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7.5 mi (27-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel have a pool?

Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel to downtown George Town?

Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from George Town.

Rope Walk Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Saik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Disappointed

On arrival thought the place was very good, easy checkin, friendly staff, decent sized room etc. Easy walk in the evening to Chullia St Hawker Stalls for a really good meal. All over the hotel there were signs about no noise after 10pm all was fine till 3am when the noise the door banging, running up & down the very old, very noisy stairwell this went on & off till 5am. We don’t expect complete quiet in a hotel at night & do realise people are on holidays but this was the worst I’d heard in many, many years of travelling, it was a shame as everything else was OK for the price. We had been discussing staying another three or four nights after our experience though we left at 7am…..we were going to speak to the manager but as no one was at reception, just dropped the key & left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Overall a good stay

Overall stay was good, not a very social hostel for backpackers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nozomu

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

Good location.

Good hostel. Location, air conditioner are good but the bed has bed bag. Hostel staff are so nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Akmal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable bed but to hot 😬
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was noce, staff were great, helpful, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good and would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rope Walk Guesthouse is one of the best places I've ever stayed at! It is top quality for such a good price. Everything about the space was very clean and tidy- the rooms, the bathrooms, cafe outdoor spaces, etc. The staff was so nice and attentive. I wish I knew all of their names, but I know Richard, who was so wonderful. I was constantly brought water and little candies while I was working. Everyone there and the owner is really kind and inviting. Their cafe space is so cozy and there are these little courtyard spaces outside that are peaceful. The bedroom and cafe space have air con, the wifi is great, but most of all, I really felt like the people there made me the happiest. Thank you all!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wan Noor Fazilah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

BC

公用廁所，設備簡陋。入住后立即退房。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Yann

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Je n'y reviendrai pas

+: emplacement dans la vieille ville, accueil du personnel -: chambres non insonorisées, chambres non thermiquement isolées, wc et douches communes hommes défectueuses (pour l'ensemble des chambres : un seul WC homme disponible et deux douches disponibles)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

清榮

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
離汕頭街 超近，職員也都很親切 進來 都主動奉上水
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kei, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
・宿のデザインが素敵。フロントのある本館は個室客用で、ドミトリーを予約すると道の向かいの別館に案内される。別館の一階はコモンスペース兼カフェになっていて居心地がいい。 ・スタッフは皆親切で、観光情報を教えてくれたりご飯に連れて行ってくれたりした。 ・タオルやロッカーが一人ひとつ用意されていて、どこもとても清潔。ベッドサイドにはUSBポートx2、マルチコンセント、ランプ付き。ブランケットがとてもいい匂いだった。防犯カメラも設置されているので安心。 ・洗濯乾燥機、自転車が有料だが使える。 ・大きなショッピングセンターやコンビニ、屋台のたくさんある通りがすぐ近くにあってとても立地がいい。夜は静か。 ・難点はwifiが遅い事ぐらい。 おススメです！
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Near the Komtar and bus station The hostel is good, towel very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018