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Aayu Stewart

George Town

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. Very spacious and very pretty and clean house. Nice experience

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9.6
Exceptional
306 reviews
Price from
US$27
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.

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 comfortable bed. Very attractive building.

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9
Superb
481 reviews
Price from
US$15
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 staff is just amazing, you truly feel welcomed in a little family. The share every possible information about Georgetown and Penang, what is worth sightseeing and eating, they provide personalized suggestions about pretty much every possible need or situation; - the guesthouse has a ton of character, the cats are just so sweet and friendly, and the place has just everything you need: lots of local choices and variety for breakfast, snacks throughout the day, fresh water, etc. - the location is in the middle of Little India, which in turn is a very convenient starting point for exploring the heritage city. The area around is very crowded but we never got bothered by the noises of the nightlife (earplugs are provided in that case)

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9.2
Superb
470 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN

George Town

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. I had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous guesthouse. It was very peaceful and pleasant staying there the owner is very helpful and kind and they had cats on the property which made it feel more like home.

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9
Superb
352 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Vintage House

George Town

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. One of the best stays I've ever had. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Kindest host. I'm so grateful.. I came across this amazing property. Cheah is just lovely. She helps with all local things. Can't wait to visit again.

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9.5
Exceptional
284 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Ren I Tang Heritage Inn

George Town

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
854 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Aayu Melayu

George Town

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. Very clean and modern decor in a listed building. Lots of facilities like a washing machine so can do your own washing. Key coded entry so you felt safe.

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9.7
Exceptional
95 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Peranakan Suites Georgetown

George Town

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. The host and staff is responsible and very sincere in handling things, the manager very kind for help us although ge is very busy in handling a event at ground floor

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

Stewart Hotel at 67 By EVR - Newly Renovated 2024

George Town

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. The hotel rooms are relatively clean and the service is very good. The hotel is located next to Love Lane, very nice.

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9.1
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Designer Guesthouse Pulau Tikus & Gurney Drive, Georgetown, Penang

George Town

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
US$250
per night

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