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Best George Town hostels

These are the best prices for 28 May - 4 Jun.
Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very good(537)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 54+
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Palette Pink Cabana George Town - George Town - Pool
Palette Pink Cabana George Town
George Town, Malaysia
6.8Okay(3235)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
C$ 47+
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Swing & Pillows at Penang Road - George Town - Bedroom
Swing & Pillows at Penang Road
George Town, Malaysia
7.9Good(425)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 26+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very good(153)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 50+
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Island Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Island Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very good(28)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 36+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town - Bedroom
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very good(510)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 30+
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Pine Armenian - George Town - Building
Pine Armenian
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very good(287)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 11+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(966)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 30+
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The 80's Guesthouse - George Town
The 80's Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very good(952)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 17+
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Aayu Beach St - George Town
Aayu Beach St
George Town, Malaysia
8.9Very good(346)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 21+
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Great Shanghai Guest House - George Town
Great Shanghai Guest House
George Town, Malaysia
7.7Good(454)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 56+
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Homs Female Hostel - George Town
Homs Female Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
9.3Wonderful(180)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 17+
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Sogor Female Dormitory - George Town
Sogor Female Dormitory
George Town, Malaysia
9.6Wonderful(116)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 25+
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Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane - George Town
Aayu Seckchuan - 3 mins walk to Love Lane
George Town, Malaysia
8.6Very good(201)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 22+
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Nice Inn - George Town
Nice Inn
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very good(265)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 37+
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Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay - George Town
Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay
George Town, Malaysia
7.8Good(8)
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 28+
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George Town hostels near the city centre

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Some Place Else - George Town
Some Place Else
George Town, Malaysia
9.3Wonderful(167)
C$ 190+
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The 60 - George Town - Bedroom
The 60
George Town, Malaysia
6.5Okay(243)
C$ 21+
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Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town - George Town
Aayu Muntri - 4 mins to Chulia St George Town
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very good(494)
C$ 22+
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Aayu Chulia - George Town
Aayu Chulia
George Town, Malaysia
8.6Very good(892)
C$ 25+
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Booking Insights

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What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hostel in George Town?

Thursday offers the lowest rates in George Town, with an average nightly price of C$ 15/night. The highest prices are found on Sunday, with average rates at C$ 55/night.

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September
January
C$ 23
C$ 30
Cheapest month to stay with an average 53% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 77% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

KAYAK's top tips for finding George Town hostel deals

  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Penang for 12 days.

FAQs when booking a hostel in George Town

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in George Town?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in George Town is C$ 77 compared to C$ 102 for a night in a hotel.

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