Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
KOMTAR - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 16 min drive
Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive
Restaurants
The Mugshot Cafe - 1 min walk
The Pokok - 2 min walk
Micke's Place - 1 min walk
Wheeler's Coffee - 1 min walk
MM2 - 2 min walk
About this property
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and KOMTAR. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 15 November 2024 to 14 November 2026 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Old Penang Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel George Town
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel currently open?
This property is closed from 15 November 2024 to 14 November 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel and nearby?
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel has a garden.
What's the area around Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel like?
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel is a short 15-minute walk from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and 15 minutes' walk from KOMTAR.
Old Penang Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
13 March 2020
Beautiful building. Adequate Everything
Beautiful building. Adequate everything.We were in a private room, so it might be different in the dorms, but we had no complaints. Good quality air-conditioning. Decent shower. Easy stay. Nice reception people.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 February 2020
Superb accommodation
Superb hostel. Good sized private room, very clean. Shared bathroom/ toilets were also very clean whenever we used them over our six night stay.
Breakfast better than expected, cereal, toast & fruit options. Complimentary tea & coffee available all day too.
Location superb & friendly staff.
Wayne
Wayne, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2019
Love this hostel
It's very convenient for out going to see all around George Town and outside of city.
Nice staff, everyone are kind, friendly and prompt to help.
but one thing need to be aware due to closed of hostel is pub especially weekend night the noising is so loud. it might be disturbing your sleeping time but just only second floor in 2 first room.
overall is very great for me. I really love this place.
PAPONTHANAI
PAPONTHANAI, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 March 2019
Cute guesthouse in a great location
Great location, nice and helpful staff! It was a little bit noisy at night from the music outside. It was very clean and included a simple breakfast which was nice.
Omar
Omar, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 March 2018
Decent place to stay. Very thin walls, but a good location!
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 March 2018
Decent
A good, convenient location. Friendly staff, clean accommodation, free toast breakfast each morning. The walls are paper thin, so street traffic noise and a crying baby in the room next door kept us up. Only one shower and toilet downstairs so a bit of a line when it’s busy there. Other than that, a nice place to stay!
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 March 2019
Bien située, beaucoup de bus passent à proximité ce qui permet de faire les visites à moindre coût
Petit déjeuner continental parfait avec des fruits
Personnel attentif
Bâtiment très sympa et original
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 January 2019
Meget larm i gaden om aftenen!!!
Det var et dejligt værelse og super location - men Mega meget larm fra gaden om aftenen/ natten. Kun sjovt hvis msn selv ville feste. Var der en nat.
Nine
Nine, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2018
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2018
Hôtel accueillant et bien situé.
Séjour de 2 nuits seulement. J'ai retrouvé une atmosphère de mes belles années de voyage en Asie. Un accueil sympathique, de bons conseils sur les visites touristiques et autres informations pratiques.