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The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels.

Clean, peaceful and friendly staff

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9.6
Exceptional
282 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

24 Kimberley is located in George Town, 700 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 1.3 km from Penang Times Square, and 1 km from Wonderfood Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from 1st Avenue Penang. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Northam Beach is 1.9 km away.

Straits Quay is 7.3 km from the guest house, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 14 km from 24 Kimberley.

Very welcoming staff, comfortable beds and rooms, great facilities!!

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9
Superb
474 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Located in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and a shared kitchen. The property is around 2 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 9.4 km from the guest house and Queensbay Mall is 12 km away.

Excellent location (right in the heart of Georgetown).. Howie and Amith were super amazing hosts. Howie is very friendly and was always there to accompany the guests. He took us to the arts fair and to the Gurdwara. He further suggested the attractions. I am absolutely impressed by his personality. He is compassionate and kind. Spotless clean and spacious room. Walking distance to major attractions and eateries. Ah I almost missed the cats. They make the place so special. I can go on writing 100 pages about Howie and the hostel. I can't describe everything in words.

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9.2
Superb
464 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN is located in the bustling George Town. The no-frills accommodation offers guests access to a shared lounge to socialize or simply relax. Free WiFi access is available.

Lovely and friendly cats you can pet all day. Everything you might need is provided by the host. This palce is simply wonderfull. Don't miss out on it.

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9
Superb
344 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Conveniently located in Georgetown, Vintage House offers homely and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property. It features a small garden, terrace and common lounge area.

Simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with wooden flooring, a desk, wardrobe and clothes rack. Guests have access to either a shared or private bathroom with shower facility and free toiletries.

Before arrive Penang、I'm felt worried about accommodation a little(and almost cancellation before my trip start 3days, honestly HAHAHA) After arrived Vintage House, OK....outside same as pictures on website, never mind. And then go to Inside, FUIYOOOH! Everything was great than i through. felt like more than Guesthouse....But Nonna(Grandmother)Home! Well....This is my first time in Penang, so i known a little place i should to go from some Youtuber and internet. Ms. Cheah recommended me a lot of place such like restaurant, food court, the event place where've never heard before. Even i went to some place but i like them! About Bed room, Bed was softly. Slept well. Toilet is okay. Even It's a common restroom. Thanks again for great memories. I will comeback again someday

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9.5
Exceptional
275 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall.

The room is spacious. Bigger than I saw from the picture. The breakfast is assorted of Chinese, Western, Malay, and Indian. You can conveniently sample local food from the hotel breakfast.

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9.3
Superb
839 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

Penang Times Square is 1.5 km from the guest house, while Wonderfood Museum is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 14 km from Aayu Melayu.

The house is beautiful functional and super clean, the interior so very well made!!

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9.7
Exceptional
77 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Situated within 2.3 km of Northam Beach and 100 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Peranakan Suites Georgetown features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town. This recently renovated guest house is located 1.5 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 1.7 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Penang Botanic Gardens is 8.5 km from the guest house and Penang Hill is 10 km away.

At the guest house, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in Malaysian cuisine.

It is in a great location, and the room have a vintage touch. It is location right behind the film scene of the little nyonya. There is a restaurant right under the room so it is convenient to get food if you don’t want to get out of the room

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9.7
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Set within 1.9 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Stewart Hotel at 67 By EVR - Newly Renovated 2024 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town. The property is around 7.9 km from Straits Quay, 7.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 10 km from Penang Hill. The guest house has family rooms.

I arrived out of Borneo and was provided a glorious house near love lane, Penang. It is glorious no question. Superb bed , shower , kitchenette. Next to bars , breakfast bars , cafes. It is inconceivable that every time I come to Penang I won't desire to stay there ! So it's 10/10 from me. Ill return without question.

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9
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Located in George Town, 2.1 km from Northam Beach and 2.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens, Designer Guesthouse Pulau Tikus & Gurney Drive, Georgetown, Penang provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.7 km from Straits Quay.

Spacious and cozy design guesthouse,feel like home.friendly owner,children friendly guesthouse ,near to gurney drive and easy access to Georgetown for food trips.highly recommended ♥️

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9.9
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£198
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £13.61
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 622 reviews
    Great hostel in the midst of town. Rather quiet compared to others. Lovely staff! Talkative if you want, private if needed. They give a lot of tips in and outside Georgetown and help with anything when asked. The whole place is rather large and relaxed. Would recommend!
    Jason
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £20.58
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 282 reviews
    Exceptional location. Close to the buzzing main street yet still located in a quiet back-street. Well equipped with necessary amenitites , charming decor. Very helpul host with instant reply to all of our questionions. We have also received a small kind gift for chinese new year! Highly suggested !
    Bernadett Pintye
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £107.22
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 252 reviews
    Excellent coffee, good food, fresh fruits. Exceptional rooms and atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Great location. Central but quiet place.
    Paul
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £15.13
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 690 reviews
    Great hosts, nice clean and great location. Great value for money
    A
    Anonymous
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 344 reviews
    I stayed in two guesthouse in penang and I wish I could have stayed here for the whole trip. The place is quiet and clean. I had very good sleep there and the host trusts guest's independence, with clear instructions but not restrictions so I feel like at home. The staff (basically the cats) are so friendly. I could stay there and be with them whole day. The duck meat eatery next door is popular among locals and full of people in the morning. A must try. The free bicycle is a plus.
    nga ting
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.87
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 873 reviews
    Everything, it's a really great hostel, great location, staff and beds
    Erik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.87
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 873 reviews
    Everything, it's a great Hostel, great location, staff, bed, etc
    Erik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £26.94
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 835 reviews
    Nicole was a fantastic host.Explained everything and there was a great little kitchen and dining area there to use. Guest house was in a very quiet are so great location
    Lynda
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 111 reviews
    We loved our stay here. Great location, quiet but also in the centre of things. The guest house is charming and characterful. The room was pretty small but beautiful, with everything we needed. Staff were so friendly and attentive. We were given a very useful map with things to see and places to eat. We were also brought tea and fresh pastries in the afternoon, this was a lovely bonus!
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,077 reviews
    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)
    Giovanni
    Solo traveller

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