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Most recommended George Town hostels

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Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(514)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 132+
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Island Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Island Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(28)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 84+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(144)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 132+
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The 80's Guesthouse - George Town
The 80's Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(963)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 45+
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Some Place Else - George Town
Some Place Else
George Town, Malaysia
9.1Wonderful(134)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 427+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(477)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 61+
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Aayu Beach St - George Town
Aayu Beach St
George Town, Malaysia
9.1Wonderful(280)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 51+
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Roomies Boutique Bed & Breakfast - Hostel - George Town
Roomies Boutique Bed & Breakfast - Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 97+
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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
8.9Very Good(159)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 59+
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Pine Armenian - George Town
Pine Armenian
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(193)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 29+
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Panchor 6 Hostel - George Town
Panchor 6 Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
6.3Okay(79)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 67+
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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
8.6Very Good(385)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 70+
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Great Shanghai Guest House - George Town
Great Shanghai Guest House
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(448)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 184+
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V Hostel - George Town
V Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
6.2Okay(24)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 40+
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Sogor Female Dormitory - George Town
Sogor Female Dormitory
George Town, Malaysia
9.4Wonderful(112)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 66+
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Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang - George Town
Aayu Pantai - George Town, Penang
George Town, Malaysia
9.1Wonderful(21)
Air conditioning
AED 71+
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George Town hostels near the city centre

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The 60 - George Town - Bedroom
The 60
George Town, Malaysia
7.0Good(190)
AED 59+
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Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang - George Town
Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.7Good(384)
AED 60+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town - Bathroom
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.4Good(939)
AED 65+
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Aayu Chulia - George Town
Aayu Chulia
George Town, Malaysia
8.8Very Good(806)
AED 55+
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Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in George Town?

Hostels are cheapest in George Town in January, with average rates of AED 23. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at AED 105.

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

Tuesday offers the lowest rates in George Town, with an average nightly price of AED 28. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at AED 130.
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January
August
AED 41
AED 119
Cheapest month to stay with an average 67% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 48% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

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 AED 127 compared to AED 276 for a night in a hotel.

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