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Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(516)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 136+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(144)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 158+
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The 80's Guesthouse - George Town
The 80's Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(964)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 45+
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Summer Terrace - Hostel - George Town
Summer Terrace - Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(152)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 44+
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Penang Heritage Home - George Town
Penang Heritage Home
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(2)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 162+
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DeMoty Hostel Penang - George Town
DeMoty Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 364+
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Homs Female Hostel - George Town
Homs Female Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
9.4Wonderful(149)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 44+
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Georgetown Residences - George Town
Georgetown Residences
George Town, Malaysia
8.7Very Good(157)
Air conditioning
AED 40+
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Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel - George Town
Bitterswiit Ladies Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
10Wonderful(3)
Air conditioning
AED 84+
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Ss Hostel Penang - George Town
Ss Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.1Good(87)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 92+
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At Penny's Place - Hostel, Caters to Women - George Town
At Penny's Place - Hostel, Caters to Women
George Town, Malaysia
9.7Wonderful(68)
Free Wi-Fi
AED 62+
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Kita Hostel - George Town
Kita Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
7.4Good(9)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 77+
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Seaview Hostel - George Town
Seaview Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.6Very Good(15)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 29+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(475)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
AED 72+
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My Hostel At Muntri - George Town
My Hostel At Muntri
George Town, Malaysia
6.3Okay(215)
AED 55+
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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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George Town hostels near the city centre

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The 60 - George Town - Bedroom
The 60
George Town, Malaysia
7.1Good(179)
AED 65+
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Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang - George Town
Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.6Good(377)
AED 66+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(936)
AED 73+
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Some Place Else - George Town
Some Place Else
George Town, Malaysia
9.1Wonderful(130)
AED 418+
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Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in George Town?

Hostels are cheapest in George Town in March, with average rates of AED 56. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at AED 570.

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 AED 82. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at AED 420.
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March
October
AED 65
AED 113
Cheapest month to stay with an average 79% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 115% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
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 35 compared to AED 76 for a night in a hotel.

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