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Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near KOMTAR

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Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel, in Downtown George Town, offers a quiet retreat with a garden and library. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, terrace views, or TV in the lobby. Its central location consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Private Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (1 Bed in 12-Bed) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (1 Bed in 4-Bed) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
53, Love Lane, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • Pinang Peranakan 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
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • KOMTAR - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WHEELER'S - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mugshot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Micke's Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hurry Hari - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel near KOMTAR
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 15 2024 to November 14 2026 (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

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

Is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?

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 Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and KOMTAR. Goddess of Mercy Temple and Penang State Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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