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Aayu Melayu

George Town

Located within 2.4 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of 1st Avenue Penang, Aayu Melayu provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Excellent location and the host was very friendly. The refurbished shophouse aesthetic was really nice as well!

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9.6
Exceptional
176 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Aayu Stewart

George Town

Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach and 500 metres from Wonderfood Museum, Aayu Stewart offers a garden and air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Clean, peaceful and friendly staff

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9.6
Exceptional
414 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Smell rose beach garden

Batu Ferringhi

Located within a few steps of Tanjung Bungah Beach and 1.7 km of Tanjung Tokong Beach, Smell rose beach garden features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Batu Ferringhi. This homestay provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Just on the beach, nice livingroom, porch and outside dining area. You hear the waves. Great place for grab to deliver local breakfast. Rooms are nice, light colours, clean, easy check in. Host allowed us to use his washingmachine. Price was ok. Would return. Taxis are cheap so it is easy to get to whereever you need to be.

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9
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

24 Kimberley

George Town

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. the owner is very nice. it’s in town, Good location , clean house, and close to everything . if you are solo traveler want quiet place to stay during you are in Penang, I recommend you this place. I booked bunk bed but she upgraded to double bed without any extra payment . she is really nice person. I definitely stay at her place again when i back to Penang…

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9
Superb
517 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

George Town

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. The best place we have stayed at in Malaysia! Great location, great staff and very tasty breakfast and snacks! Two amazing extra staff members in form of cats who made sure we were having the best of time!

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9.2
Superb
519 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Georgetown Guest House 37

George Town

Situated 1.9 km from Northam Beach, 400 metres from Penang Times Square and 1.1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Georgetown Guest House 37 features accommodation located in George Town. The property is set 1.2 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 2.7 km from Wonderfood Museum and 6.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Straits Quay is 7.2 km from the guest house and Penang Hill is 7.4 km away. The room is spacious, great to have hanging rack, hair dryer, small kitchen, Plenty of bathrooms so you're not waiting, good water pressure, secure front door. Fast WiFi, nice enclosed lounging area. This was one of the better places i stayed for the value throughout several months in south east Asia.

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9
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Urban Suites TWO Or THREE Bedroom Georgetown by ANC

Jelutong

Set in Jelutong and only 3.8 km from 1st Avenue Penang, Urban Suites TWO Or THREE Bedroom Georgetown by ANC offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4 km from Penang Times Square. During your stay at this homestay, you can make use of an infinity pool, as well as a selection of a sauna and a lift. Very welcoming and understanding staff, very helpful. Clean apartment, spacious, good amenities and toiletries, large TV. 100% recommended. Also amazing view!

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9.6
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Eden Nomad Living

Batu Ferringhi

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm is 9.1 km from the homestay, while Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang is 9.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 43 km from Eden Nomad Living. A tranquil and comfortable place to stay in a green, lush, neighborhood within walking distance to the main tourist area and beach. The shared facilities are clean and great to have to hand if you’re traveling for a while like us. Easy check in and check out and very helpful staff available on WhatsApp.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

La Belle Maison 12 @ Gurney Kelawai/Pulau Tikus/Georgetown

George Town

La Belle Maison 12 @ Gurney Kelawai/Pulau Tikus/Georgetown is situated in George Town, 2.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens, 3.5 km from Straits Quay, and 4.2 km from Penang Times Square. The property has mountain and city views, and is 1.8 km from Northam Beach. The homestay features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. We had a wonderful stay at La Belle! So many good things about this place: - great location, lots of food options nearby, easy access to the centre and other attractions - very clean, spacious, everything seems very new - powerful aircon and fans - super friendly host who will be happy to help you 😊 also very responsive - fast wifi, suitable for remote work with calls - amenities: filtered water, washing machine, everything you might need

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9.6
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

HOMESTAY SCANDINAVI at BUKIT MERTAJAM PENANG

Kubang Semang

Set within 13 km of Sunway Carnival Mall and 22 km of Penang Bridge, HOMESTAY SCANDINAVI at BUKIT MERTAJAM PENANG offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kubang Semang. With free private parking, the property is 30 km from Queensbay Mall and 32 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Guests can enjoy inner courtyard views.

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9.1
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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