Hostels in Penang, Malaysia

During my stay the hotel was very good and well equipped unfortunately it is the best if you go there by public transport. there is no parking assigned and you need to park by the roadside and theres a lot of cars by the roadside. as for family with kids, this hotel has 4 level and theres no elevator. plan your trip wisely and all the best to the60!! it is the best hotel for backpackers& travellers with tight budget

Tried out new concept with M Qube & it turned a pleasant stay. It is clean & well maintained in all areas. You will get all basic that needed after check-in and in your own cube. Locked locker provided also which no need worry your belongings with no where store but suggested for small/medium size only. Great ME-Time spent in own cube. You will have shared bathroom and it is acceptable clean level. Just to watch up that your amenities shower tray will be get wet if using standing rain shower head as it will spill all around. Location ok as there is a food court next to the building and the price is reasonable. I think gotten my second home to stay in whenever visit Penang 😊 Will be back soon!

This will be my first time experience stayed in Tido Penang Hostel and really like it. The room is quite cosy and comfortable. Each person got one big locker space with key, pillow and mattress, reading light, a plug, blanket and towel. Free WiFi at all floors and in dorm room too. The hostel consist of 5 floors, 1st to 4th floor comes with 5 rooms & 5 individual bathroom & WC. The lounge on 5th floor was big and had great 2 swinging egg chairs and plenty of space over looking the view of the city. There was also a computer if you need to use one. Every floor has a iron and board. The 5th floor comes with books/magazine cupboard, table bench & high chair, soft sofa, a fridge, refillable hot/cold water filter and a small kitchenette. Free breakfast is at 5th floor overlooking the city in the morning that comes with self service toast, 4 types of spread, biscuits, coffee, tea & filtered water. Every shared bathroom is clean and comes with rain shower hot/cold pressure power and shampoo/body wash. The 8 bedded bunk room is clean and spacious and look exactly the same in the booking website. Open air parking is next to Caltex petrol station. All in all, for a price that am paying, I am happy with my stay and highly recommending and suggested this place for those who want to explore Georgetown The service overall was excellent and the facility was fabulous. The location was in a quiet area and very convenient for eating out. Highly recommend Tido.. :)

We needed a room for one night, it turns out only 12 hours, arrived late, got in easily, the administrator sent all the instructions for check-in. There were two rooms, clean bed linen, smells nice, soft mattress, table, chair, night light and hanger. Everything is clean, on the first floor there is everything you need, a refrigerator, kettle, microwave, cooler for hot and cold water, toaster, tea and sugar. Four toilets with shower, hair dryer. In general, it was comfortable to be there, like in a hostel. The only thing is very poor soundproofing, in the next room someone was watching a movie on the phone and we spent half the night with them. You can hear on the first floor how someone is walking on the second.

Good spot for a pleasant and laid-back holiday. You may wander around to reach the restaurants and cafes. The hotel also provided pamphlets about Georgetown, including activities and places to visit. The family suite is spacious, comfortable, and tidy. They also have a security guard on duty. The staff is nice and approachable. We had a good experience there. Unfortunately, the facilities are limited. We stayed for a week, but the bedsheet was not changed according to hotel rules. They will supply new shower towels when they make up the room, but not tissue rolls. We had to request it at the front desk, and they delivered it the next day (we understood, maybe because it's only the two of them on duty). The WiFi signal is intermittent. A family suite room does not have a mini refrigerator. When we arrived, the telephone cable had been disconnected. There are just a few charging plugs. Furthermore, Trip.com states that breakfasts are available at the hotel's front desk. However, they do not provide breakfast. I hope this gets rectified on the website. Thank you very much. Nevertheless, it's a pleasant stay.

Strategic location,, close to komtar terminal. Choosing a single room 4D3N because there was a promotional price at that time. For the cleanliness of the room, it was not bad when checking in, but during the stay it was not cleaned. the facilities in the room have TV, but cannot be used (No Signal), there is an electric kettle but it is broken, cannot be used. The fridge works well, the water heater in the bathroom works enough. So far still comfortable, Thank you

The hostel located in the historical part of the city, so it's pretty easy to get around. The room was quite small and with no windows as expected (it was stated in the room description so just be ready for it). There were some tiny bugs running on the floor in the room but I doubt they were harmful. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. Thank you for the guidance around the hostel facilities. In general, I enjoyed the stay with Swing&Pillows, and I can recommend it if you look for something cheap and yet convenient. If you seek more comfort, it's better to consider other options.

In the middle of the center of the Old Town Penang & Georgetown. Pros : self check in / out, easy to handle, affordability, Line or WhatsApp communication instead of phone call, good security, basic yet functional room & amenities. Cons : Given the self check in/out, certain guests might feel not that convenient, water filter available but no bottled water in the room (for us it was totally fine - the water purifier is COWAY, so we trust it) What we liked was how affordable the room was.

The location is  very close to the airport, about  RM 6 with GRAB. and 10 km to the  oriental village/ skybridge area. Situated in a very quiet wiht nothing to see and do.  It is very clean and well maintained. The amenities are beyond my expectation for a budget hotel. The room has a balcony with chairs and table.  The swimming pool is clean. I didn't try the food. We had our dinner at the eating place nearby. 

I stayed for 2 nights in Feb20 as I needed to attend a wake/funeral nearby. So my needs were rather basic - a clean bed (checked), clean shower (checked) and security (security). Located in a rather new development, it is a nice cosy hotel with 3 floors. The building was built for commercial purposes - like eateries, pubs, offices, and there were plenty of these nearby. The carpark is in the middle of the stretch of road between the 2 banks of buildings and it fills up very quickly. The things that I found lacking were: (1) only 1 power point in the whole room. Luckily, I brought a multi-plug charger. Clearly inadequate for modern lifestyle where you have more electrical appliances, like laptops, hair dryers. (2) No kettle or fridge (at least in Room 208). I can accept the lack of a fridge but no kettle to boil water was a surprise. Coupled with the fact there is only one convenience shop in the whole vicinity (and note it is not 24 hours), it is a major letdown. (3) The hot water in the bath takes too long to warm up, like after 5 minutes of water flowing (such a waste). In the long run, the high water wastage will add up. (4) the carpets in the corridors were stained and needed cleaning. It is a new hotel and the corridors is the first impression to all visitors. Overall, my needs for this trip were basic as I was hardly in the room, except to sleep and bathe, but the hotel can do better.

During my stay the hotel was very good and well equipped unfortunately it is the best if you go there by public transport. there is no parking assigned and you need to park by the roadside and theres a lot of cars by the roadside. as for family with kids, this hotel has 4 level and theres no elevator. plan your trip wisely and all the best to the60!! it is the best hotel for backpackers& travellers with tight budget

Tried out new concept with M Qube & it turned a pleasant stay. It is clean & well maintained in all areas. You will get all basic that needed after check-in and in your own cube. Locked locker provided also which no need worry your belongings with no where store but suggested for small/medium size only. Great ME-Time spent in own cube. You will have shared bathroom and it is acceptable clean level. Just to watch up that your amenities shower tray will be get wet if using standing rain shower head as it will spill all around. Location ok as there is a food court next to the building and the price is reasonable. I think gotten my second home to stay in whenever visit Penang 😊 Will be back soon!

This will be my first time experience stayed in Tido Penang Hostel and really like it. The room is quite cosy and comfortable. Each person got one big locker space with key, pillow and mattress, reading light, a plug, blanket and towel. Free WiFi at all floors and in dorm room too. The hostel consist of 5 floors, 1st to 4th floor comes with 5 rooms & 5 individual bathroom & WC. The lounge on 5th floor was big and had great 2 swinging egg chairs and plenty of space over looking the view of the city. There was also a computer if you need to use one. Every floor has a iron and board. The 5th floor comes with books/magazine cupboard, table bench & high chair, soft sofa, a fridge, refillable hot/cold water filter and a small kitchenette. Free breakfast is at 5th floor overlooking the city in the morning that comes with self service toast, 4 types of spread, biscuits, coffee, tea & filtered water. Every shared bathroom is clean and comes with rain shower hot/cold pressure power and shampoo/body wash. The 8 bedded bunk room is clean and spacious and look exactly the same in the booking website. Open air parking is next to Caltex petrol station. All in all, for a price that am paying, I am happy with my stay and highly recommending and suggested this place for those who want to explore Georgetown The service overall was excellent and the facility was fabulous. The location was in a quiet area and very convenient for eating out. Highly recommend Tido.. :)

We needed a room for one night, it turns out only 12 hours, arrived late, got in easily, the administrator sent all the instructions for check-in. There were two rooms, clean bed linen, smells nice, soft mattress, table, chair, night light and hanger. Everything is clean, on the first floor there is everything you need, a refrigerator, kettle, microwave, cooler for hot and cold water, toaster, tea and sugar. Four toilets with shower, hair dryer. In general, it was comfortable to be there, like in a hostel. The only thing is very poor soundproofing, in the next room someone was watching a movie on the phone and we spent half the night with them. You can hear on the first floor how someone is walking on the second.

Good spot for a pleasant and laid-back holiday. You may wander around to reach the restaurants and cafes. The hotel also provided pamphlets about Georgetown, including activities and places to visit. The family suite is spacious, comfortable, and tidy. They also have a security guard on duty. The staff is nice and approachable. We had a good experience there. Unfortunately, the facilities are limited. We stayed for a week, but the bedsheet was not changed according to hotel rules. They will supply new shower towels when they make up the room, but not tissue rolls. We had to request it at the front desk, and they delivered it the next day (we understood, maybe because it's only the two of them on duty). The WiFi signal is intermittent. A family suite room does not have a mini refrigerator. When we arrived, the telephone cable had been disconnected. There are just a few charging plugs. Furthermore, Trip.com states that breakfasts are available at the hotel's front desk. However, they do not provide breakfast. I hope this gets rectified on the website. Thank you very much. Nevertheless, it's a pleasant stay.

Strategic location,, close to komtar terminal. Choosing a single room 4D3N because there was a promotional price at that time. For the cleanliness of the room, it was not bad when checking in, but during the stay it was not cleaned. the facilities in the room have TV, but cannot be used (No Signal), there is an electric kettle but it is broken, cannot be used. The fridge works well, the water heater in the bathroom works enough. So far still comfortable, Thank you

The hostel located in the historical part of the city, so it's pretty easy to get around. The room was quite small and with no windows as expected (it was stated in the room description so just be ready for it). There were some tiny bugs running on the floor in the room but I doubt they were harmful. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. Thank you for the guidance around the hostel facilities. In general, I enjoyed the stay with Swing&Pillows, and I can recommend it if you look for something cheap and yet convenient. If you seek more comfort, it's better to consider other options.

In the middle of the center of the Old Town Penang & Georgetown. Pros : self check in / out, easy to handle, affordability, Line or WhatsApp communication instead of phone call, good security, basic yet functional room & amenities. Cons : Given the self check in/out, certain guests might feel not that convenient, water filter available but no bottled water in the room (for us it was totally fine - the water purifier is COWAY, so we trust it) What we liked was how affordable the room was.

Best hostel I’ve stayed in. Huge dorm. 36 beds. ( smaller dorms available). But you would never realise this as they are nicely spaced out and guests are respectful to the rules. Bathroom great. Showers fine. Lots to participate in reception area and great chill area with bean bags. Hikes, film nights, quiz, pool table. They do all sorts and you only have to put your name down on the board. There is no pressure. Staff are great. Super friendly and place is clean. Team work well to maintain this. Real good place to sit and chat with people or join them to create new memories. Highly recommend this place. Fantastic location

I have a very good stay for 4 days at Red Inn Court. The owners are very friendly and always giving smile everytime we meet. Check in process was so easy, even though I didn't get any towel. When check in, you'll be asked for MYR 30 for room deposit. Plus: (+) Hostel is close to Rapid Penang bus stop. From the airport you can get down at Little India (Lebuh Chulia). From this spot or Penang Muzium you can go travel around Penang. It's very close to the hostel, for approximately 5 minutes walking. (+) For you who are Muslim, this hostel is very close to Kapitan Keling Mosque. You can clearly hear adzan (prayer calling) from this hostel. (+) You can find a lot of local cuisine in the surroundings. There are so many food choices you can take to eat. You're advisable to eat Nasi Kandar, Koay Teow, Penang Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Putu Mayong, Pasembur, and Popiah. They're the best quality food in town. (+) This hostel provides you a lot of tourist brochures inside their lobby. Free to take. You can freely take Penang Tourist Map, Penang Tourism Calendar of Events, Marking Georgetown, Penang Street Food, and so many more. By reading those references, I guarantee you wouldn't be lost in Penang. (+) This hostel offers its vintage style, precisely Chinese-vintage-style. I love it. There are so many rooms inside. (+) They serve you free simple breakfast, like bread, sandwich, fruits, etc. Free flow tea and coffee. (+) They have room service, so for you who stay more than one night, don't be worried, they'll clean your room, your bed, your blanket, etc. (+) The room is equipped with fan and air conditioner. It's completely sufficient to make you feel comfortable. (+) Because of its location, you'll be easy to find halal foods nearby. It's also strategic to go everywhere: State Court, KOMTAR, State Museum, Esplanade, City Hall, market, etc. Minus: (-) You maybe find the comments that the receptionist girl are rude. But I don't think so. She's clearly given me helps. I think that she's just ”polite”, not friendly. But the owners are very friendly. You can hire the motorcycle. For you who come from Indonesia or Brunei, the Madame is able to speak Malay/Bahasa. It will help you so much. Don't be hesitant to talk to her. (-) You will not find a large locker. There is a small locker behind your bed. It's small, not too large, but for me it's enough to place your precious belongings. It can only be opened by your own key so don't worry if your possessions can be stolen or not. (-) They have enough shared bathrooms, but there is no hot water inside. By the way, the bathrooms are clean. (-) When you firstly enter your room, you maybe find that it is a little humid/moist inside. I think it is because of air conditioning system. The room is small but the air conditioner is so powerful. (-) Personally, they didn't give me a towel (even though I brought mine). But they did give towels to every guest and I didn't get it. It's like a little unfair, subjectively. My rate: 8/

During my stay the hotel was very good and well equipped unfortunately it is the best if you go there by public transport. there is no parking assigned and you need to park by the roadside and theres a lot of cars by the roadside. as for family with kids, this hotel has 4 level and theres no elevator. plan your trip wisely and all the best to the60!! it is the best hotel for backpackers& travellers with tight budget

This will be my first time experience stayed in Tido Penang Hostel and really like it. The room is quite cosy and comfortable. Each person got one big locker space with key, pillow and mattress, reading light, a plug, blanket and towel. Free WiFi at all floors and in dorm room too. The hostel consist of 5 floors, 1st to 4th floor comes with 5 rooms & 5 individual bathroom & WC. The lounge on 5th floor was big and had great 2 swinging egg chairs and plenty of space over looking the view of the city. There was also a computer if you need to use one. Every floor has a iron and board. The 5th floor comes with books/magazine cupboard, table bench & high chair, soft sofa, a fridge, refillable hot/cold water filter and a small kitchenette. Free breakfast is at 5th floor overlooking the city in the morning that comes with self service toast, 4 types of spread, biscuits, coffee, tea & filtered water. Every shared bathroom is clean and comes with rain shower hot/cold pressure power and shampoo/body wash. The 8 bedded bunk room is clean and spacious and look exactly the same in the booking website. Open air parking is next to Caltex petrol station. All in all, for a price that am paying, I am happy with my stay and highly recommending and suggested this place for those who want to explore Georgetown The service overall was excellent and the facility was fabulous. The location was in a quiet area and very convenient for eating out. Highly recommend Tido.. :)

Good spot for a pleasant and laid-back holiday. You may wander around to reach the restaurants and cafes. The hotel also provided pamphlets about Georgetown, including activities and places to visit. The family suite is spacious, comfortable, and tidy. They also have a security guard on duty. The staff is nice and approachable. We had a good experience there. Unfortunately, the facilities are limited. We stayed for a week, but the bedsheet was not changed according to hotel rules. They will supply new shower towels when they make up the room, but not tissue rolls. We had to request it at the front desk, and they delivered it the next day (we understood, maybe because it's only the two of them on duty). The WiFi signal is intermittent. A family suite room does not have a mini refrigerator. When we arrived, the telephone cable had been disconnected. There are just a few charging plugs. Furthermore, Trip.com states that breakfasts are available at the hotel's front desk. However, they do not provide breakfast. I hope this gets rectified on the website. Thank you very much. Nevertheless, it's a pleasant stay.

Strategic location,, close to komtar terminal. Choosing a single room 4D3N because there was a promotional price at that time. For the cleanliness of the room, it was not bad when checking in, but during the stay it was not cleaned. the facilities in the room have TV, but cannot be used (No Signal), there is an electric kettle but it is broken, cannot be used. The fridge works well, the water heater in the bathroom works enough. So far still comfortable, Thank you

In the middle of the center of the Old Town Penang & Georgetown. Pros : self check in / out, easy to handle, affordability, Line or WhatsApp communication instead of phone call, good security, basic yet functional room & amenities. Cons : Given the self check in/out, certain guests might feel not that convenient, water filter available but no bottled water in the room (for us it was totally fine - the water purifier is COWAY, so we trust it) What we liked was how affordable the room was.

Best hostel I’ve stayed in. Huge dorm. 36 beds. ( smaller dorms available). But you would never realise this as they are nicely spaced out and guests are respectful to the rules. Bathroom great. Showers fine. Lots to participate in reception area and great chill area with bean bags. Hikes, film nights, quiz, pool table. They do all sorts and you only have to put your name down on the board. There is no pressure. Staff are great. Super friendly and place is clean. Team work well to maintain this. Real good place to sit and chat with people or join them to create new memories. Highly recommend this place. Fantastic location

I have a very good stay for 4 days at Red Inn Court. The owners are very friendly and always giving smile everytime we meet. Check in process was so easy, even though I didn't get any towel. When check in, you'll be asked for MYR 30 for room deposit. Plus: (+) Hostel is close to Rapid Penang bus stop. From the airport you can get down at Little India (Lebuh Chulia). From this spot or Penang Muzium you can go travel around Penang. It's very close to the hostel, for approximately 5 minutes walking. (+) For you who are Muslim, this hostel is very close to Kapitan Keling Mosque. You can clearly hear adzan (prayer calling) from this hostel. (+) You can find a lot of local cuisine in the surroundings. There are so many food choices you can take to eat. You're advisable to eat Nasi Kandar, Koay Teow, Penang Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Putu Mayong, Pasembur, and Popiah. They're the best quality food in town. (+) This hostel provides you a lot of tourist brochures inside their lobby. Free to take. You can freely take Penang Tourist Map, Penang Tourism Calendar of Events, Marking Georgetown, Penang Street Food, and so many more. By reading those references, I guarantee you wouldn't be lost in Penang. (+) This hostel offers its vintage style, precisely Chinese-vintage-style. I love it. There are so many rooms inside. (+) They serve you free simple breakfast, like bread, sandwich, fruits, etc. Free flow tea and coffee. (+) They have room service, so for you who stay more than one night, don't be worried, they'll clean your room, your bed, your blanket, etc. (+) The room is equipped with fan and air conditioner. It's completely sufficient to make you feel comfortable. (+) Because of its location, you'll be easy to find halal foods nearby. It's also strategic to go everywhere: State Court, KOMTAR, State Museum, Esplanade, City Hall, market, etc. Minus: (-) You maybe find the comments that the receptionist girl are rude. But I don't think so. She's clearly given me helps. I think that she's just ”polite”, not friendly. But the owners are very friendly. You can hire the motorcycle. For you who come from Indonesia or Brunei, the Madame is able to speak Malay/Bahasa. It will help you so much. Don't be hesitant to talk to her. (-) You will not find a large locker. There is a small locker behind your bed. It's small, not too large, but for me it's enough to place your precious belongings. It can only be opened by your own key so don't worry if your possessions can be stolen or not. (-) They have enough shared bathrooms, but there is no hot water inside. By the way, the bathrooms are clean. (-) When you firstly enter your room, you maybe find that it is a little humid/moist inside. I think it is because of air conditioning system. The room is small but the air conditioner is so powerful. (-) Personally, they didn't give me a towel (even though I brought mine). But they did give towels to every guest and I didn't get it. It's like a little unfair, subjectively. My rate: 8/

Just went there last month for my friend's wedding. This hotel located in super good locations & the staff so friendly. The room was nice and worth the money for short trip hehe. For summarise this review, the room was clean & comfort to us.

It is not hotel, it is hostel. The amenities only soap and towel, no refrigerator at the room. Quite standard hostel but with the price of 232 RM per night for family room, I think we can find a better 3 star hotel with that price. But if you want to go to the Island Hospital. Yes this is the best nearest place to stay just really opposite of the hospital

I booked two rooms to plan to travel with my cousin. As a result, I had to live in the hospital. The room could not be cancelled, but the hospitalization certificate was uploaded as required. After a week of coordination, the hotel finally refunded a room. These praises Ctrip's responsible follow-up. Another room cousin stayed, said the old hotel, the space is small, the air conditioning is not cold for a long time. The hotel quickly found a little black to repair a lot of dirty things. . . . It is cheap and saves a lot of time costs in the sights. In addition, there is a Chinese in the front desk, which is better for communication.

Tried out new concept with M Qube & it turned a pleasant stay. It is clean & well maintained in all areas. You will get all basic that needed after check-in and in your own cube. Locked locker provided also which no need worry your belongings with no where store but suggested for small/medium size only. Great ME-Time spent in own cube. You will have shared bathroom and it is acceptable clean level. Just to watch up that your amenities shower tray will be get wet if using standing rain shower head as it will spill all around. Location ok as there is a food court next to the building and the price is reasonable. I think gotten my second home to stay in whenever visit Penang 😊 Will be back soon!

Nice staying in Lee’s home. He is a good guy who provided good service. The location of his home is extremely impressive and convenient for us to tourists visiting the city locally. We have tasted many local food nearby in the two days stay around Lee’s home.

The room is considered ok, the service is good, but I have already stayed. There is no drinking water in the room. There is only a kettle. Overall, it is considered ok. There is no drinking water provided. The atmosphere is like being at home or a homestay in Ayutthaya.