35B & 35C Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
#113 of 183 hotels in George Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 549 hostel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 March 2023
Laura
ThailandSuper squeaky and annoying hinge sound from the lockers, which you have to open to plug your chargers. You try to keep quiet, but this probably wakes everyone up.
Better than I expected. It was comfortable and clean, with plenty of showers and toilets. Perfect for a night's stay. Wifi was good too.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Robert
JapanThe coffee could be better
The hot showers were perfect The AC was perfect Appreciated leaving my luggage for half a day after checking out.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Morgyn
United Kingdomall bathrooms are shared and not very clean. the cleanliness in general is poor but it is a low price in a good location. the breakfast is basic.
the location is fantastic with many good spots to visit and food options. the staff are friendly and the bed was comfortable. it is on the main road but not too loud.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Konstanza
GermanyThe location is excellent. Friendly staff, good facilities.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
David
United KingdomNot really private rooms. The walls don’t go up to the ceiling so you suffer the noise/light from the person staying next to you.
Well priced. Close to bus station and not far from town.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 March 2023
Zuraidah
MalaysiaI stayed there for one night seems I will continue to travel to Thailand on the next day. However, I found the place is nearby with a variety of restaurants, the famous mosque (Masjid Kapitan Keling), the shopping mall (reachable by walking distance), and even nearby with bus stop (if you are traveling by public transport - bus). Not to forget, they provide breakfast too! So, that's great if you need a light breakfast before continue your journey and if you wish to explore Penang.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Gemma
United Kingdomwhole place was filled with mosquitoes, they really could use with putting some insect repellent things throughout the property. rooms are pretty basic but it is clean
Great location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Milena
PolandWifi didin't work in rooms. Not really cozy area for chilling.
Location. Nice staff. Sheets were celan, towels provided. Good value for money
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Julianna
PolandThe dorm was comfortable. Common area was also very nice with free bottle refills. Location is really good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Trisha98
MalaysiaThe location was strategic, walking distance to many places. Room shared with 4 beds, a bit small but considered comfortable and clean. They do provide simple breakfast like bread and fruits.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Olga
United KingdomSteep old stairs, bathroom is very run down, windows don't lock fully, mosquitos get through
Location was superb for the sights, restaurants and street food, breakfast is basic toast and fruit, but coffee wasn't too bad Clean room and bed linen.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Mohd
Malaysianothing
at the centre of Georgetown city
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Zara
IndonesiaStrategic location. Nice staff.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Manuel
ItalyThe staff is not so friendly and they don't know how to deal with customers. They don't give you any information about the hostel or the town and they barely show where is your room. Breakfast is simple but sometimes items finish and they are not replaced and when you ask they look at you as you are annoying them with silly questions. That happens with many different things in the hostel. The bathrooms of the first floor are very weird and in general not so clean, the water not always warm. The light in one of the bathroom was broken for our all stay. Wifi often doesn't work It has a lot of potential and it could be a very nice hostel if only they will put a little more care
The beds are good and comfortable. Every bed has is own locker and lights (not all of the them work though). It's in a very nice position in Little India and walking distance to everything. Breakfast is simple but nice. The price is good, probably the cheapest dorm but not room. We spent many days because of the Chinese new year and other festivities and it was the only available with a good price.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Elmochilero
FranceTerrible Wi-Fi, little to no cleaning in the bathrooms (the rear of the toilet near the base of the water tank was brown and remained so for the whole six days I was there - you can clearly see they never or very rarely scrub the toilet bowl, as its upper edge had lots of brown stains from splashing feces). The four person dorm was incredibly crammed, with barely enough space to stand and put your luggage. Never seen such a small dorm! Staff seemed bored, totally unmotivated and did not seem to care much about guests either. They did not even bother to change a malfunctioning light bulb in one toilet on the second floor for my entire stay. Despite the flaws, I enjoyed my stay there, but I feel the place could be much better. It has great potential, and just needs better management and more involvement from staff in terms of cleaning and service to guests.
Comfortable mattress, good showers, old building with lots of character. Breakfast is basic, but it's free and it's nice to be able to eat a little something before going out. I liked that there was free coffee and tea during the day, as well as filtered water. Very good location, not far from anything (jetty, Komtar, Little India, etc). Common area is not much, really. It could definitely be reorganized and improved.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Joanna
PolandProblems with WiFi connection
Really nice and helpful staff and facility is located in the centre :)
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Raymond
United Statesno wifi in the room. breakfast starts late at 8:30 and is only bread and watermelon.
location was good
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Erik
United StatesWifi not so great. Choose 6 bed dorm. Bigger and nicer.
Curtains, comfortable beds, location, old historical building, friendly staff. Value
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Emily
FranceGreat location and comfy beds.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2023
Anssi
FinlandAC did not work in our shared dorm :( the rooms are also really small for people with backpacks.
Breakfast and coffee served in the morning, nice staff and a cosy common area.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 14 January 2023
Tiitinen
FinlandAC is in wrong position, blowing straight to upper bed, lockers took too much space from your bed. Next to noisy road.
Simple beds with curtains. Free coffee! And toasts for breakfast.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Zuhairy
Malaysiathey should use sliding doors instead of cantilever style for the bed lockers. Saves more space
location
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Showram
MalaysiaThe problem was there's one permanent tenant (think so.. will see him when every time l stay there) who will increase the dorm temperature to 26°C in middle of night (1am to 2am) even there's a good & warm blankets provided. If they want a hot room, ask him to get the private room & not the dorm. Tq
Towel & shower
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Zhen
SingaporeRoom was old, which is acceptable for the price paid given the few options for double room.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Beff
United KingdomThe layout of the rooms was quite difficult to stay in because there was barely any room to stand in
It was clean, fresh towels were given and it was such good value for money
Stayed in December 2022
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