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Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

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A building facade with a sign reading "CITIZEN HOUSE." - Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel (George Town)
A hallway with patterned floor tiles, a desk with computers, and framed pictures on the wall. - Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel (George Town)
A room with a wooden table, wicker chairs, a bench with cushions, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted shelf. - Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel (George Town)
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted lamps, and a mirror on the wall. - Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel (George Town)
A room with a wooden desk, two chairs, a laptop, and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a patterned floor. - Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel (George Town)
Close to KOMTAR, Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 13 sq m
  • 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)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 7 sq m
  • 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)

  • 9 sq m
  • 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

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Downtown George Town, a neighborhood in George Town, is home to Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang International Sports Arena. Visit our George Town travel guide
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53, Love Lane, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • A white mosque with domes and minarets, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a black iron fence.
    Kapitan Keling Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A traditional Chinese interior with ornate furniture, patterned flooring, and red drapery.
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A large grassy park with a historic white building, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.
    Padang Kota Lama
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A yellow building with the inscription "TOWN HALL" on its facade.
    Penang City Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • WHEELER'S
    1 min walk
  • The Pokok
    2 min walk
  • The Mugshot
    2 min walk
  • Daily Dose
    1 min walk
  • Wan Than Mee Stall
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 August 24 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Loo Pun Hong and KOMTAR. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Goddess of Mercy Temple are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

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