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Tony’s Guesthouse at Teluk Bahang in Batu Ferringhi provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This guest house provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. Clean and relaxing. Tony is the best :)

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9.1
Superb
1,069 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall. Beautiful hotel. An old medicine hall converted into a boutique hotel. True to Georgetown style. The staff were amazing. Very helpful. Very clean. No single use products here.

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9.3
Superb
1,307 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach and 600 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, Melayu Villa by Aayu - 8 mins walk to Armenian St features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a shared lounge. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The guest house has family rooms. The design and the location is fab. Very nice visual experience and comfortable stay. The room is very unique with great rustic vibe. The high ceilings is a highlight. The lobby is so cute and lovely to have a rest it to socialise. Highly recommend!!

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9.2
Superb
242 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is less than 1 km from the guest house, while Penang Times Square is a 18-minute walk away. Penang International Airport is 14 km from the property. Very clean, room spacious with high ceiling, location fantastic with best noodle soup right outside property and lots of good cafe, bakery and restaurants just mins walk away. Definitely coming back here.

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9.3
Superb
337 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Location is perfect well-situated in food zone.

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9.2
Superb
345 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Aayu Stewart - Stewart Ln, George Town provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. This recently renovated guest house is located 500 metres from Wonderfood Museum and 1.3 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Living in a traditional building is a special experience. The room is very cozy, especially the bed. After a long, tiring day, the bed helps us relax. The location is excellent, allowing us to walk to all the famous landmarks.

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9.3
Superb
665 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Located in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and a shared kitchen. The property is around 2 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 9.4 km from the guest house and Queensbay Mall is 12 km away. Probably the best homestay I've ever been, in Malaysia for sure. The 3 hosts are all amazing person and you can fell it from the atmosphere inside the house. They put love and care in every little details of this charming and historic house. They take care of you, give veery detailed and exhaustive advice of what to see and to do in town, so you can experience the real and authentic George Town. There is always water and some snack and fruit for free ready for you, and in the morning also a little tast of real Malaysian food. Thank you guys, you are amazing. Most important, there are at least 3 lovely cats that makes this "house a home". Also perfect location in the heart of the beautiful city of George Town.

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9.5
Exceptional
531 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Nature Fruit Farm - Private Estate is located in Balik Pulau, 23 km from Penang Hill and 23 km from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang. The property features mountain and river views, and is 18 km from Queensbay Mall. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. This is such a beautiful and special place! Everything was so nicely done and beautifully decorated. Our room was very comfortable for our family of 4. The included breakfast was really good and different each day. The owners were so friendly! They took the time to chat with us and it was so nice to exchange with them and learn more about durian fruit. And we go to try a durian that had just been picked from the tree . It made all the difference and gave us the chance to appreciate the fruit a bit more!! We had a rental car, which I feel it is the best way to explore this part of the island, but you can easily come by Grab and order Grab Food for dinner; plenty of outdoor tables and chairs at the farm. We really enjoyed our time at Nature Fruit Farm and hope to be back one day!

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9.1
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Situated in George Town, 2.3 km from Northam Beach and 500 metres from 1st Avenue Penang, My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a shared lounge. It is located less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and offers private check-in and check-out. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. this hostel was the highlight of my Penang trip and a dream for all crazy cat ladies like me (send my regards to lovely Latte) 🤭 check in was seamless, facilities were clean and the shower was one of the best I’ve seen in hostel-style accommodations. Thank you May and I can’t wait to be back!

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9.1
Superb
546 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

2.4 km from Northam Beach, Toh Aka Inn is set in George Town and offers air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from 1st Avenue Penang. The cleanest hostel that I know and also really friendly

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9.4
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

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