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The 10 Best Hostels in Ayer Itam, Malaysia

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Set in Ayer Itam, 3.3 km from Penang Hill, Room3A#IG theme Bargainous#Shared Bathroom#3pax#2min Kek Lok Si offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi. The property is around 6.5 km from Penang Times Square, 7.3 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 7.5 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. 1st Avenue Penang is 7.6 km from the hostel and Wonderfood Museum is 8.5 km away.

The check in and check out SOP is good. The room is very clean and very comfortable, the location is strategic, inside very happening area It is 3 minutes away from the Kek Lok Si Tempe’s cable car. In the morning, there are various foods nearby, walking distance to the famous laksa. Very recommended to those who want to visit Kek Lok Si Temple.

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6.8
Review score
13 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Set 3.3 km from Penang Hill, Room3#IG theme Bargainous#Shared Bathroom#2pax#2min Kek Lok Si in Ayer Itam offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 6.5 km from Penang Times Square, 7.3 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 7.5 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Straits Quay is 10 km from the hostel and Queensbay Mall is 14 km away.

The check in and check out SOP is good. The room is very clean and very comfortable, the location is strategic, inside very happening area It is 3 minutes away from the Kek Lok Si Tempe’s cable car. In the morning, there are various foods nearby, walking distance to the famous laksa. Very recommended to those who want to visit Kek Lok Si Temple.

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6.9
Review score
17 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

3.3 km from Penang Hill, Room2#IG theme Bargainous#Shared Bathroom#4pax#2min Kek Lok Si is located in Ayer Itam and provides air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 6.5 km from Penang Times Square, 7.3 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 7.5 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. 1st Avenue Penang is 7.6 km from the hostel and Wonderfood Museum is 8.5 km away.

Really nice place with many nice nearby facilities...good staff and very nice pleasant place...clean environment

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7.1
Good
9 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

3.3 km from Penang Hill, Room1#IG theme Bargainous#Shared Bathroom#3pax#2min Kek Lok Si is situated in Ayer Itam and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is located 7.3 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 7.5 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 7.6 km from 1st Avenue Penang. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.5 km from Penang Times Square.

At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. All rooms have a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.

The check in and check out SOP is good. The room is very clean and very comfortable, the location is strategic, inside very happening area It is 3 minutes away from the Kek Lok Si Tempe’s cable car. In the morning, there are various foods nearby, walking distance to the famous laksa. Very recommended to those who want to visit Kek Lok Si Temple.

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7
Good
11 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Situated within 3.5 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 3.7 km of Penang Times Square, PANCHOR 6 HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in George Town. The property is set 4.9 km from Wonderfood Museum, 7.1 km from Penang Hill and 7.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

You get what you pay for. Your own room, turn on the AC whole day if you want. This is very much a self service place to stay. Contact with the manager was fast and easy through WhatsApp. Stay here if you don't need any customer service, lounge, and social interaction. No suprise fees when it's time to pay.

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8.5
Very good
10 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Situated in Jelutong and within 3.1 km of Penang Times Square, Comfy bedroom near to morning market in Jelutong and convenient has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 3.2 km from 1st Avenue Penang, 3.9 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 4.6 km from Wonderfood Museum. Penang Hill is 6.8 km away and Penang Botanic Gardens is 6.9 km from the hostel.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Occupying a central Georgetown location, the YMCA Penang is just a 5-minute drive from the many attractions in the heritage city of Penang. It houses 2 dining options.

The YMCA features air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, coffee making facilities and an attached bathroom with hot showers.

Convenient -walking distance to island hospital Car park area is spacious

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7.6
Good
245 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Cheerful Guesthouse #Adventist#BudgetStay provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in George Town. The property is around 2.6 km from Penang Botanic Gardens, 3.9 km from Straits Quay and 4 km from Penang Times Square. The property is non-smoking and is located 2 km from Northam Beach.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom and bed linen. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

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8
Very good
2 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Situated in George Town and within 1.7 km of Northam Beach, Color Mixed Home Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 3 km from Wonderfood Museum, 5.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 6.9 km from Straits Quay. Penang Hill is 7.2 km away and Queensbay Mall is 11 km from the hostel.

Very simple check in, I arrive midnight and the host already send all the details and clear shelf check in guide. The place is clean and I think is very suitable for Solo traveller, price is reasonable as it supply basis need of the traveller. The location is perfect as It located in the middle of Georgetown

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7.4
Good
190 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Situated in George Town, within 3.7 km of Penang Times Square and 4.1 km of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Minima 8 offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 4.1 km from Straits Quay, 4.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 4.3 km from 1st Avenue Penang. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.5 km from Northam Beach.

All guest rooms at the hostel feature air conditioning and a desk.

Super clean, and Mike the owner is a great guy always ready to help. Can’t recommend it highly enough, thank you so much.

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7.9
Good
75 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £34.44
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 809 reviews
    Great location.
    Shirley Hoay Yin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £32.36
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 709 reviews
    Breakfast so nice 👍 the room is not bad, quite clean Great location
    Chong Wang
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £34.44
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 809 reviews
    The cleanliness, view, good water pressure. Air-conditioning cools fast. Outside the hotel there are many coffeeshops and street stalls from early morning to afternoon offering cheap and good hawker foods.
    Lee Noi
    Young couple
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    Rated very poor
    it has private car poach and very safe even you park your car outside. Room is comfortable and clean. Facilities inside the house are good enough
    Ming Yu
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.36
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 709 reviews
    easy access to anywhere, quiet and safety
    Hidayah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.52
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 109 reviews
    comfortable n cheap
    Leon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £32.36
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 709 reviews
    The Room was spacious. Great Location
    geertanah
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £22.72
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 11 reviews
    Nice place to stay. Great location and excellent facilities.
    Hafiz Apani
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £34.44
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 809 reviews
    Great location for the temple and Penang hill visit
    Jakub
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £18.52
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 109 reviews
    great location spot, walking distance to famous tourist spot, walking distance to best laksa, curry mee, and hokkien mee adjacent, strategic location for eat, play, work, and stay.
    Chong
    Solo traveller