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Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a...

Y
Yingying
From
Singapore
The room is spacious, with private bathroom, the facilities are basic but everything just nice: all you need are there. Breads provided in the pantry are nice, we love the coffee flavour one. It is quite self-service based but everything is easy to use, staff also very responsive through WhatsApp. Location is great, walkable to the center. Very quiet at night. Very recommend to young people and friends (but might not be suitable for family with kids).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Price from
US$48.95
1 night, 2 adults

Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St

George Town

Located 2.5 km from Northam Beach, Heritage Villa by Aayu - 10 mins walk to Armenian St in George Town provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

C
Charlotte
From
Spain
Loved my stay. The room was basic but perfectly functional and very clean. Great location and very friendly staff. I originally booked the room with the shared bathroom (it was always clean and only shared with one other room). Due to becoming ill I asked if I could switch to a room with a private bathroom and pay the extra, this was arranged very quickly and the team even offered to get me medicine if i needed it. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
US$44.69
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang

George Town

Located within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Aayu Melayu - George Town Penang provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town.

S
Stephen
From
Kenya
The place is so beautiful and very quiet. It’s the perfect spot for solo travelers, couples or friends. Its clean, nicely decorated and smack in the middle of George town. They have a common lounge and kitchen which has all the amenities and even free bread. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
Price from
US$49.42
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town

George Town

Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

J
Jamin
From
South Korea
Great location, and nice, cozy house. The front door patio looks out into a lovely building. The host is super friendly too, I ran into him a few times and he was always really nice! Very peaceful, I could sit in the courtyard in the mornings eating the provided bread and cookies and planning my day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Price from
US$42.01
1 night, 2 adults

Carnarvon 73

George Town

Situated in George Town within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Carnarvon 73 features rooms with free WiFi.

A
Andrea Michal
From
United States
Centrally located. Clean. Modern.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$18.92
1 night, 2 adults

Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market

George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.1 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market offers free WiFi, a shared lounge and air conditioning.

J
Julia
From
Australia
I had a wonderful stay in this hotel ! The room was clean, cozy, and well maintained. The bed was comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Location was perfect close to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$38.07
1 night, 2 adults

Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town

George Town

Located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Church St - 7 mins to Esplanade, George Town provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

S
Sabina
From
Russia
Nice, simple, clean, cosy, “ikea style”, good location, friendly staff. Yes it’s a bit noisy but I prefer noise with windows rather than silenses and no day light. So for me it was totally fine. Also the room is very spacious which is a big plus compare to other places
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
Price from
US$53.20
1 night, 2 adults

The Georgetown Green Gates

George Town

2 km from Northam Beach, The Georgetown Green Gates is set in George Town and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

C
Curt
From
Indonesia
We enjoyed the entire week at Green Gates. The location was great and the building made us feel we were living during the colonial era Penang. The food in the area was great and the hotel is conveniently close to all the sites we wanted to visit in Georgetown. Ms Fazeela was an exceptional host and helped us with anything we needed. Looking forward to our next visit. The complimentary visit to the museum across the street is worth a visit as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$82.76
1 night, 2 adults

Kooning

George Town

Set within 1.8 km of Northam Beach and 800 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Kooning offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

D
Dale
From
New Zealand
The best part about this accommodation is its location. It's very close to some great restaurants, tourist spots. The room was clean amd tidy. It had an affordable vending machine in case you need food/drink late at night. Water is provided.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Price from
US$9.79
1 night, 2 adults

Dou Houz Georgetown

George Town

2.1 km from Northam Beach, Dou Houz Georgetown is situated in George Town and features free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and a tour desk.

G
Giovanni
From
United Kingdom
i loved everything, the owner was the sweetest person he even got me a couple of vegetarian puffs to try and they were amazing! is a great location with the city centre (Chulia street love lane etc.) on walking distance! the hostel is extremely cheap and they have a lovely common area (lounge with little kitchen)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 reviews
Price from
US$12.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Enjoy breakfast in George Town and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in George Town and only 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Luxury Stay with Breakfast & en-suite Bathroom provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$41.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, The Beach Inn is set in Tanjung Bungah, 1.7 km from Straits Quay and 5.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

    Situated within less than 1 km of Penang Hill and 7.8 km of Penang Times Square in George Town, Hickory Penang Hill features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$70.94 per night
  • 22A HOSTEL

    George Town
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Located less than 1 km from Northam Beach, a 11-minute walk from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 1.4 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 22A HOSTEL provides accommodation situated in George Town.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 2.1 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Ah Tong Residence - 3 mins to Kimberley Night Market offers free WiFi, a shared lounge and air conditioning.

    From US$41.37 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

    Situated in George Town within less than 1 km of Northam Beach and a 11-minute walk of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, WW Hostel 22A Private Shower features rooms with free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Central Georgetown Cozy Hideaway, Penang is located in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, 600 metres from Penang Times Square, as well as less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

    Boasting garden views, RumahKu Georgetown offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 2.3 km from Northam Beach.

    From US$327.52 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in George Town and nearby

  • Mac Inn 94

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

    Located in George Town within 1.4 km of Northam Beach and 300 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Mac Inn 94 provides rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$18.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Kangsar Inn 73 provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

    From US$30.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

    Sungai ujong home stay is situated in George Town, 1.8 km from Northam Beach, 400 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, as well as 500 metres from 1st Avenue Penang.

    From US$28.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

    Featuring 2-star accommodation, ke-lan-tan House is set in George Town, 1.3 km from Northam Beach and 800 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

    From US$50.12 per night
  • K Inn 55

    George Town
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

    Situated 1.1 km from Northam Beach, K Inn 55 in George Town features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

    From US$15.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Less than 1 km from Northam Beach, HuttonSTAY at Georgetown is situated in George Town and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    From US$22.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, We Love GuestHouse provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in George Town, 1.5 km from Northam Beach.

    From US$19.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,186 reviews

    Rope Walk Guest House is a 3-minute walk from famous local Penang delights and a 5-minute walk from the inner city of George Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    From US$38.31 per night

Save money on homestays in George Town and nearby – budget options available

  • Kimberley Boutique Hotel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Kimberley Boutique Hotel is an accommodation situated in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang.

    From US$76.61 per night
  • Cintra House

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 979 reviews

    The Cintra Heritage House offers accommodation in Georgetown. It features traditional décor and provides an in-house café, free Wi-Fi and a tour desk which helps guests organise excursions to popular...

    From US$57.74 per night
  • G99 Hotel

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.4
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Located within 2 km of Northam Beach and 200 metres of Penang Times Square, G99 Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

    From US$37.23 per night
  • Carnarvon House

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 962 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Carnarvon House is located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach and 700 metres from 1st Avenue Penang.

    From US$42.90 per night
  • HOME House

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, HOME House is situated in George Town, 800 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and less than 1 km from Penang Times Square.

    From US$80.44 per night
  • Chulia Heritage Studio

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Situated within 2.2 km of Northam Beach and 700 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Chulia Heritage Studio features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town.

    From US$98.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set in George Town, 2.5 km from Northam Beach and 700 metres from Wonderfood Museum, Bali Nordic American Guest House Style By Nest at Beach St George Town Penang offers free WiFi and air conditioning...

    From US$28.04 per night
  • Caryn Vintage Guesthouse

    George Town
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Located in George Town, 600 metres from Wonderfood Museum and less than 1 km from 1st Avenue Penang, Caryn Vintage Guesthouse offers air conditioning.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$327.52
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
    Joey is such a lovely hostess. We felt very comfortable and welcome. She was very helpful and warm. The room (family room) has everything you need. It’s clean and comply. You can even do your laundry in the kitchen. I can highly recommend this accommodation to anyone. :)
    Guest review by
    Marta
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
    Near to beach and you feel like you staying with locals … early morning from window you seen sunrise this is best thing i never feel before
    Guest review by
    Tejas
    Solo traveller