46, Love Lane, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
Based on 203 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 January 2024
Che
MalaysiaThe high staircase and no additional cloth hock in the common bathroom area
Ambiance and the rustic Cham interior
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Megan
United KingdomAs lovely as the building is - the stairs need to be looked at as they need some repairing, there’s in step that actually seems to be coming loose so could become dangerous. Would also be good to have hooks or something in the rooms as there is no where to hang towels.
The staff were very friendly upon checking and showed me about the hostel. It’s a very old building, so has a lovely rustic feel to it and feels more homely compared to ‘modern’ hostels. The location is perfect - so close to the main sights to see and only a few steps away from bars and restaurants
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Nienke
NetherlandsLockers with key. Nice showers with shower gell. Spot to dry clothes.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Ten
SingaporeThe hook in the shower room too high. I can’t reached 😂
Superb location and staff, Ofcoz value for money.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Mike
VietnamReception staff not particularly helpful. Inquired about the ferries, was told he doesn't know, then casually went on playing on his mobile phone. No effort was even made to assist me. He just stayed seated on the couch all nice and comfortable.
Good location, basic place but ok
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Abdul
Malaysiahard to buy a food
service
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Ciedie
IndonesiaThere is coffee and tea served as complimentary as mentioned on announcement notification in the room. The owner must renew the notification.
Location is near food, bus stop and landmark of the Georgetown.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
See
SingaporeNo place to hang towel and clothes in the room. Will be good to install some hooks or hangers on the wall next to each bed.
Took a bed in a 6-bed room. Aircon works well in the room. There's a personal locker to use. Bedside light and power socket were useful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Zoriana
United StatesThe staff is nor at the reception all day. In the middle of the day if u arrive, wait to check in they have a break. The walls are very thin, and you can hear people talking in next door.
Centrally located right in the middle of George Town, and away from street noise. Staff was helpful. Next to 7 eleven there is a bus stop and u can take any bus to bus station, and take bus 401/401E to Airport for only 2r, it take 45 min to get there.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Yael
AustraliaStaff is very nice, we had a little problem with the air conditioning but got help from front desk straight away. Clean and great great location in the heart of georgetown
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Hsinping
TaiwanBathroom didn’t smell well
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Hanh
VietnamThe wood stair. It should be fixed as there were some flats might be annoying when people go up or go down. I couldn’t sleep well when heard the noise.
The cleanliness and friendliness of the house
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Lusia
IndonesiaVery old building
Rapid bus is just near the hostel and it is very cheap, but you have to spare much tima because the bus is too slow to get arround. Penang also has a free bus, called cat bus to go to Komtar (central bus station to go anywhere). Ferry to go and back Buttonworth from Penang Port also was free when I wad there..so far this hostel is good as your choice to enjoy Penang in every aspect.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Lamprecht
VietnamIt would of been great if the bunk beds in the shared rooms had small curtains to close to have some privacy. Some of the reception staff, not all, were not helpful with organising taxis and recommendations.
The beds were very comfortable, the showers were spacious and clean. Was a quiet hostel to get that much needed rest and excellent location to walk to restaurants and bars.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Tetkun
Malaysiacheap. i dont mind the shared bathroom as long can have a decent rest. my room near the road so can hear stupid motorcycle exhaust but it is bearable. stop after 12 starts at 7.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Pohvin
MalaysiaWaited an hour to check-in. Understand receptionists need to break too but an hour waiting time seems a lil too long.
Great location. Near enough to walk to te favourite spots but far enough from the nighlife noises.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Louise
United KingdomWould be better if there were curtains on the bunk beds in the dorm rooms. Maybe showers on the same floor
Beds were comfy. There was use of a kettle. Showers were big and powerful. Social areas
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Camille
FranceAircon wasn’t working, staff very unfriendly (and some people got stuff stolen there). Otherwise pretty clean and comfy and really good location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Matt
United KingdomEverything was good
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 May 2023
Emily
United KingdomNot much, you can’t check in until 3pm as there is no one there. The toilet/bathroom upstairs is a bit weird.
Property is in a great location, it’s clean and good for a few nights stay. Not the most social hostel but it depends what you want.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Jack
New Zealandno kitchen, no washing machine
comfy bed. ac good. nice shower
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 May 2023
Aiman
Malaysiaclean
convenient
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Katia
FranceBe careful to close all your staff in the lockers, as I was stolen my money from my bag in the dorm. No curtains in the dorm's beds.
The dorm was comfortable, with aircon, so were the common areas, water heater is available and cups for breakfast. The staff is helpful and kind. Drinking water and fridge available. Lots of options for eating in the area, quite animated. A free bus from the ferry to the main bus station then another free bus to a street neat the hotel are available.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Tuck
Singaporenil
food
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Jordan
United Kingdomwasn’t tons of space in dorms especially when full capacity
Good location and a good choice of hostel
Stayed in April 2023
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