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The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town

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Garden
Exterior
Property entrance
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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168, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • KOMTAR
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room with Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.With a stay at this Downtown George Town hostel, you'll be steps from Kapitan Keling Mosque and Queen Street. Goddess of Mercy Temple and Armenian Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Penang City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • KOMTAR - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Kandar Imigresen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pitaya by Juice Code - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nasi Kandar Beratur - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Trafford Burger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ramzan Nasi Kandar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town
As a guest of The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

This George Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, 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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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 and cash
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, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Frame Guesthouse Hostel Penang
Frame Guesthouse Hostel
Frame Guesthouse Penang
Frame Guesthouse
The Frame Guesthouse Penang/George Town
Frame Guesthouse Hostel George Town
Frame Guesthouse George Town
The Frame Guesthouse
The Frame Hostel George Town
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel George Town
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel to the airport?

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel is 11.2 mi (28-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 The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel on Jun 1, 2025 start from $26.45, 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 The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel.

How close is The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 7.7 mi (27-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7.8 mi (29-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel have a pool?

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel to downtown George Town?

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Chinatown.

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maricarmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great value for the cost
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiung yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had great stay, the facility is really clean. They mop the floor daily. The area is convenient for going to places or finding things to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chiung yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It feels really cozy here. The facility is clean but the building is old. Its a little bit noisy sometimes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHOGO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Miss Yang at the front desk is very kind and helpful. The location is within easy access to everything, there are a great variety of food options around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lee Choon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
budget
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lee Choon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
cost saver
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and easy check in and check out. The third floor doesnt have a bathroom so you have to go down to the lower levels anytime you need to do something. Facilites are fine but a lot of moisquitoes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Noisy but overall pretty good

Hostel was pretty comfortable, but no provacy curtains. Really loud as opposite the mosque amd a major road, the ear plugs provided help very little, even though i realise that is not their fault. Just be aware of a 5am wake up call every morning. Showers and toilets separated and just like the pictures. Not social at all though. Overall good but depends on how heavy a sleeper you are
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful happy staff. Great spot with heaps of charm in a central location. It's an older building but well updated and kept. Good aircon and wifi. Ask for a room away from Chulia st though, its really loud.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located right at the heart of the city and in front of Kapitan Keling Mosque, one of the many landmarks and touristic attractions of Georgetown. The staff was very polite and helpful, and the property is very nice and has this very nice style. Our room was spacious, very comfortable and we had a very nice view from the mosque (only issue was being awakened by it at 5 AM every morning, but they had earplugs at the reception to help with that).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Isaac

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

6/10 Okay

SAMKI

Liked: Staff & service

Could be better

The room smelled musty so I couldn’t sleep all night long. I was on the top bunk and it was dark so I fell when I tried to come down. The other occupants took the aircon remote control so it got really hot and humid at night. There were many bugs in the room and the washroom area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elijah James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nipu

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

Nice place

The first night I was in an 8 bed mixed dorm and it was very noisy. There is a mosque nearby and I was woken up at 5:30am and 6:30am from it. I was also able it hear noise form people walking outside of the room. The next two nights, I was in a 4 bed female dorm and it was so much better. It was very quite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it 😍 I do strongly recommend it for all 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Good in George!

Great location. Heart of Georgetown. Easy to walk around or less than 2 mins to a bus stop in either direction. Street art, food, bars are all right there. Friendly staff and enough space to get some quiet time in one of several common areas. Has a TV area but I never watched anything so can’t say much on that. Was there for 7 nights and slept great every night. The prayers can be loud, but I don’t know if anywhere in the area is quiet, so buy some earplugs if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Kyungmin

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

okay with short stay

First of all, the staffs are superb nice. Thank you so much. I stayed in dorm and there was no curtain. There is a window in the room but it cannot be opened, and the light came from the hallway through the window was bothering me when I sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nurul, Selangor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everthing is good except for the towel. Not so clean, eventhough i have requested for a second towel. Just remember to bring your own towel. Other than that, I have a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very nice and helpful the whole time we were there. We decided to book an extra night and they were accommodating with letting us check in early to the other room so we could leave our stuff there. The beds weren’t too comfortable but the biggest issue was that the walls and floors are super thin so you can hear everything. Rooms and bathrooms were fine and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Penang home base

Look, it's not a high-end hotel, and you get what you pay for. But it's a fine place from which to explore Penang, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a simple affair (fresh fruit, strong coffee, tea, bread for toast, kaya, fruit jam, and butter). Wash up your dishes when you're done. It's fine, but instead of filling up on this, consider checking out the tasty and cheap street food, nearby. My double room with ensuite bath smelled a bit musty and had only a window facing the inside common bathroom area, which was quite noisy (hearing people showering and brushing their teeth), but the A/C and wifi worked. The ensuite bath consisted of an in-room sink, and then the toilet and shower were in a small separate room with sliding door - the type common in Asia where the toilet gets wet when you shower. But the hot water was reliable and consistent. Two things bothered me: 1) The "private" bath had recently been used, prior to my evening check-in. The toilet was wet, and there were wet footprints on the bath mat. Not what I had expected to find upon arrival. 2) There was some type of plumbing issue, causing the toilet to gurgle/back up when others were showering or flushed elsewhere in the building. I found it stressful, but the toilet did NOT actually ever overflow during my stay. Earplugs are a must.

10/10 Excellent

Guinnevere Allen, USA

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

Best Accommodations with Ammenties!

This is the best accommodations in Penang, Malaysia! The extra space, ammenities, big wash rooms, considerate staff, and comfortable beds with a central location to restaurants/shops/historical sites make for an excellent stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good

Good place to stay. Great location. Dont have anything negative to say.