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Best George Town hostels

These are the best prices for 15-22 Jun.
Ymca Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Ymca Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.2Very Good(536)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,714+
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Palette Pink Cabana George Town - George Town - Pool
Palette Pink Cabana George Town
George Town, Malaysia
6.8Okay(3233)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₹ 3,523+
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Red Inn Court - Hostel - George Town - Building
Red Inn Court - Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
7.4Good(1776)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,639+
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Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street - George Town
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(510)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,044+
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Minima 8 - George Town - Bedroom
Minima 8
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(153)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,371+
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Island Hostel - George Town - Bedroom
Island Hostel
George Town, Malaysia
8.5Very Good(28)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,471+
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The 60 - George Town - Bedroom
The 60
George Town, Malaysia
6.5Okay(243)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,281+
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Pine Armenian - George Town - Building
Pine Armenian
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(289)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 762+
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Tido Hostel Penang - George Town
Tido Hostel Penang
George Town, Malaysia
7.5Good(966)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,000+
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The 80's Guesthouse - George Town
The 80's Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(952)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,166+
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Great Shanghai Guesthouse - George Town
Great Shanghai Guesthouse
George Town, Malaysia
7.8Good(454)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,755+
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Sogor Female Dormitory - George Town
Sogor Female Dormitory
George Town, Malaysia
9.6Wonderful(117)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,714+
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The Century Hostel (George Town) - George Town
The Century Hostel (George Town)
George Town, Malaysia
8.4Very Good(851)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
₹ 3,238+
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Nice Inn - George Town
Nice Inn
George Town, Malaysia
8.1Very Good(267)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,476+
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Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay - George Town
Cheerful Guesthouse #adventist#budgetstay
George Town, Malaysia
7.8Good(8)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,904+
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Some Place Else - George Town
Some Place Else
George Town, Malaysia
9.2Wonderful(168)
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 12,774+
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George Town hostels near the city centre

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Aayu Chulia - George Town
Aayu Chulia
George Town, Malaysia
8.6Very Good(894)
₹ 1,714+
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Aayu Muntri George Town Penang - George Town
Aayu Muntri George Town Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.3Very Good(496)
₹ 3,333+
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Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang - George Town - Bedroom
Swing & Pillows - Penang Road, Georgetown Penang
George Town, Malaysia
8.0Very Good(427)
₹ 1,856+
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Aayu Beach St - George Town
Aayu Beach St
George Town, Malaysia
8.8Very Good(351)
₹ 1,444+
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Booking Insights

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Which month has the cheapest hostel rates in George Town?

Based on hostel prices in George Town found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest month to book a hostel in George Town is March, with an average nightly rate of ₹ 952. The most expensive month is April at ₹ 3,047 per night.

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

Sunday offers the lowest rates in George Town, with an average nightly price of ₹ 1,273/night. The highest prices are found on Saturday, with average rates at ₹ 2,250/night.

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September
January
₹ 1,723
₹ 1,928
Cheapest month to stay with an average 50% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 88% 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

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in George Town, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in George Town in February and April.
  • Hostel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll likely find the best hostel deals in George Town if you stay on a Saturday. The most expensive day for hostel bookings is Tuesday.
  • Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Penang for 3 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 ₹ 3,332 compared to ₹ 6,949 for a night in a hotel.

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