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Wassup Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town

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Outdoor pool
Quadruple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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No.495E Jalan Penang, George Town, Penang, 10000
  • KOMTAR
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Penang Times Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Gurney Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Ensuite 4-Bed Dormitory Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Ensuite 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.A stay at this Downtown George Town hostel places you steps from The Top at Komatar and within a 5-minute walk of KOMTAR. Kidland Penang and Prangin Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Penang Times Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul (Tan) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sin Seow Fong Lye Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bip Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marrybrown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Classic by Rain Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Wassup Youth Hostel

Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town
As a guest of Wassup Youth Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An arcade/game room, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Wassup Youth Hostel.

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

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Wassup Youth Hostel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 50 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay
  • 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 50 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Wassup Youth Hostel Penang
Wassup Youth Hostel
Wassup Youth Penang
Wassup Youth
Wassup Youth Hostel Penang/George Town
Wassup Youth Hostel George Town
Wassup Youth George Town
Wassup Youth Hostel George Town
Wassup Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Wassup Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wassup Youth Hostel to the airport?

Wassup Youth Hostel is 11.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wassup Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wassup Youth Hostel.

How close is Wassup Youth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 7.1 mi (23-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7.2 mi (24-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wassup Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Wassup Youth Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wassup Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Wassup Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Wassup Youth Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Wassup Youth Hostel have a pool?

Wassup Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Wassup Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Wassup Youth Hostel to downtown George Town?

Wassup Youth Hostel is 0.4 mi away from George Town.

Wassup Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 145 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just an overnight stay here but my room was better than a lot of hotels I’ve paid double to stay in! Definitely stay here again if I’m in Georgetown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Setiawan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Please

Please always keep office boy or teller or anyone there every shift. if any customer want to check in or get inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Xiao Fang

Liked: Staff & service
Conveniently located and nice if you need a place to rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the concept of this hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nur

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst ever..... 😡 -5days stayed without any channel...tv can’t function at all -aku ade anak 1tahun, bole pulak constructions drill dinding -bilik ta dpt mcm dlm post... damn it -parking sendiri ye... rm4-rm3 per day. Ta bole claim... Tapi -location sgt2 terbaik.. so puas hati kat location je !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Izni

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the service they gave but disappointed with the parking spaces available. Besides, the cleanliness is quite poor at the pool side..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for low budget
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent but room a little ragged

Good location. Nice pool but little small. Room was clean. But condition of walls were deteriorated. Needs some refurbishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Charles, Johor

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hostel stay

My first time staying in a hostel and it wasn’t too bad. You obviously get what you pay for. If you’re looking for mod cons and an ultra cool hotel or something luxurious, this won’t be for you. However, if you want a nice cheap place to get your head down in a fairly good location then it’s Perfect. No real problems as I knew what I was getting when staying here, the only real issue I had were the noise of some kind of generator and the bed is extremely uncomfortable. That’s the only complaints I had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Nice hostel

This is a nice hostel. I had a private room and was satisfied with the cleanliness and comfort. However, there was a constant bad smell emanating from the bathroom drain. I spoke with reception and was offered another room which was smaller and I declined. Upon request, I was given a can of room spray to help with the odor. It worked somewhat, but the smell still lingered. I got used to it, and it wasn't a huge problem. The pool, although small, is great, and the temperature is perfect. There is a kitchen area with everything need to prepare a meal and to keep things cold in the refrigerator. A hot kettle in the room is handy for instant coffee in the morning (which they provide) and to make instant soups and noodles. . The location is very good, located close to Komtar and the bus station. There is a free local bus for the central area, and it was great to be able to hop on and off to see the sights of Georgetown. The staff was helpful, friendly, and respectful. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy downstair No toiletries

People partying downstairs until midnight. At our first night, people partying, jamming, singing, talking, laughing, shouting downstairs. But 2nd night, no more, 3rd night, party again.... One thing quite sad is no toiletries, only toilet paper available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lau

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

Good location

Encountered problem with checkin. It took a while for them to locate my booking. Turned out that my booking was under Expedia which I was unaware of. As the aircon of room i was supposed to stay in was spoilt, they kindly upgraded my room. So I had comfortable stay. Excellent location close to bus interchange and also Chowrasta market.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shareen

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

Great Location!

They let me come in early and hang out before my check-in time. Service was great. I had a private room and it was clean and functional with a working A/C. I did notice some bugs come out at night when I put an ice cream wrapper on the night table. They promptly disappeared when I threw it out. Other than that, wifi was good, place was clean and functional. Perfect location in the city. Close to the Komtar and on the hop on hop off bus service. 5 min walk to everything. Enjoyed my stay there.

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Great location

few time stayed with this hostel because great location near to station and easy walk around .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Setiawan

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

Nice hostel

Nice place , roomy , clean bed, nice staff. Place near shopping mall, food court and play zone (very strategic place to stay)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Suraiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is a bit difficult to find. Had to call the hotel few times to ask where i can park my car, but the hotel staff is very nice to answer and give direction clearly. The hotel is so nice! We had a surprise for my friend bcoz shes getting married.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Kenneth , Singapore

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My Stay At Wassup Youth Hostel

This is my fourth time staying at the hostel. The last time was 2 years ago and I really enjoyed my stay. Over the years, they have upgraded the facilities in the hostel and seems to be building up their brand. But when they started to upgrade the hostel facilities they neglected the room facilities are most essential to travellers. I was given room 115 and my window is below the staircase to level 2. The room cleanliness was at the worst state. The bedsheet was dirty, there was different hair of different lengths on the floor, the air con was leaking and the water pressure was terrible. On day 2, I requested for housekeeping. When I reached the hostel at night, my room was not tidy up and a new towel was left on my bed. The rubbish was still lying there and the toilet floor was still wet. I went down to the reception and was told that the housekeeping staff has left. On day 3, I decided not to ask for housekeeping and when reached the hostel at night the room was tidy up. The staff was no longer friendly except for the Chinese girl in glasses and I think she is one of the old staff I met 2 years ago. The rest of the counter staff has no smile, no greeting. I am disappointed and will not patronize the hostel again. Sorry Wassup Youth Hostel, you have failed me.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Patrick, Thailand and USA

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

Friendly staff, great location, reasonable price.

I had to book Wassup Youth Hostel at the last moment and didn't have time to do much research into the hotel. As it turned out, this hotel was at the most convenient location to all of the malls and shopping on Penang Island. It is less than a 5 minute walk to the bus station, so you can conveniently go to anywhere on the island. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and spoke good English. Everything in the hotel was kept reasonably clean. Compared to three other hotels at the same price, this hotel was the cleanest, rooms were spacious, and was the most conveniently located. For anyone looking for convenience at a very reasonable price, I highly recommend this hotel. It also has a small spa swimming pool which most of the hotels in this area don't have. A real gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

TAMILCHELVAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I WISH THE WIFI IS STRONGER
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017