24, Kimberley Street 10100 Georgetown Penang, 10100 George Town, Malaysia
#14 of 101 B&Bs and Inns in George Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 257 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 September 2025
Sinupong
Thailand-
Super clean, very friendly staff, good location lots of nice food shops Very quiet
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Mei
MalaysiaNothing
Clean room, very good air conditioning, very comfortable bed. Kimberly St night market, Chowrasta Market. 1st Avenue Mall, Prangin mall within walking distance. Lots of restaurants around the neighbourhood even though I didn’t try them, many options for breakfast!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Adam
IrelandBedroom had no window, we knew this before hand but it’s not that bad
Great location, walking distance from pretty much everything that we wanted to see in Georgetown. Bed was comfy, AC was good, nice shared kitchen as well.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Martha
KenyaNot very social but there were few bookings
Loved it! The rooms were clean. The host very helpful! Close to major food markets and attractions
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Hajime
JapanIt was one of the best guesthouses that I have stayed in. Cosy interiors and floors, very clean bathroom, location near the famous Armenian street, and most importantly the nice staff. I stayed in the dormitory room with a separate mini room for each bed, which is a good idea in terms of security and privacy. There’s a lot of places to eat nearby, especially at night for Chinese street food. Outside is not noisy at night.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Kin
MalaysiaThe homestay is located in a food street. I liked the home very much. It has a peaceful atmosphere. Will repeat stay when in Penang.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
S
MalaysiaNone
Good basic facilities & central location
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Alice
United KingdomHad a fantastic few nights here. The rooms were spotless, and you're in a great spot for exploring Georgetown with lots of good restaurants nearby. It's very quiet, so if you're looking for a party hostel then this isn't the place for you. But if you want a friendly welcome, comfortable beds, and quiet night's stay then this is the perfect place. One of the nicest hostels I've stayed in Malaysia and I'd definitely come here again.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Chidchanok
ThailandGreat location for many sightseeing in Georgetown. Nearby a wonderful local street food and market. The room is clean and comfortable. The staff is so nice.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 18 October 2024
Gerard
United KingdomClean, simple & comfortable - helpful interaction with staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Panpaphat
ThailandGood location. Staff so helpful and nice 💕 my room is neat and clean. Everything is perfect!!! I’ll be there again ❤️
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Mireia
SpainGood location. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and big in comparaisok with other hostels. Quite enviromemt. Bobo, who attended me, was very nice and so helpful every time I needed something. I truly recommend to stay in this hostel!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Trevor
United StatesNo 24 hour staff. Host is reachable by WhatsApp and will reach out on booking before the stay be sure to keep an eye out for that.
Quiet comfortable easy stay. Wish we started here
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Frank
United KingdomIf your room is downstairs you can hear everything upstairs. We were woken up in the middle of the night by ‘banging’ in the room above….
Cleanliness! Room was very clean and so was the bathroom. The host is also lovely and very helpful. The best thing is probably the location. It’s a very quiet area but close enough to walk to amazing restaurants and cafes. Aircon is very powerful in the bedroom which is great! We slept well in the comfy beds.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Maartje
NetherlandsNot really connection with other backpackers.
Really friendly, clean rooms and good working arcondition.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Royal
MalaysiaThe reception and common area could have been better if air conditioned to promote more cultural interactions rather than hiding in our rooms
this is my 3rd or 4th stay 1....Love the cleanliness 2. Near to the night street foods at Kimberly and Carnavaron streets 3. neat to the street mural arts at Armenian Stret, very touristy 4. around the street corner, is the Free CAT bus stop that goes around Georgetown 5. Across this bus stop, this a shared Bicycle station, where one can share bic to cycle around Georgetwon
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Lay
MalaysiaEasy moving around by foot, from jetty take free cat, stop at penang road, 5 minutes walk to the hotel, thanks to Bobo for your kind hospitality.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Nyasha
United KingdomThe host Bobo is a delight. Answers all questions at all manner of the time. Also, the place has such a welcoming and homely vibe. I extended my stay! It’s very clean and the bathroom space is well maintained. It’s very quiet in terms of no events or anything on site however the place is sociable as people use the common spaces to eat food and have a chat. As a woman solo traveller I felt very safe and very comfortable in that space. I’d stay here again for sure.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Alina
RussiaThe nicest place, you feel comfort in. I stayed in a female room, it's spacious, beds are comfy with curtains for privacy, there is a fan on the ceiling and a ac. Bathroom is clean, water pressure is a little bit weak, but that's okay. The hostel is really calm place, it's great to relax here after a long day. Bobo is really kind and helpful, she postponed my paying for a day and gave me a permission to leave my bag in the hostel for two hours after checkout. So nice, recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Niels
NetherlandsThe sanitary facilities were not so clean. It could be cleaned better.
The location is perfect. Also the hostess wants to help you with everything and answers very quickly on Whatsapp.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Pornpimol
ThailandNothing
Good location and clear everything
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Faiz
MalaysiaNothing, but i wish they serve coffee downstair..
Strategically located in middle of hot tourist spot
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Joshua
MalaysiaJust keep up the good work. Never become complacent.
Exceptionally clean with adequate amenities at prime location. A great value accommodation. A perfect prime location to visit all attractions in Georgetown.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Cheong
SingaporeNil
Friendly staff and the place is clean and comfortable. Location is fantastic. Will stay there again.
Stayed in June 2024
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