Skip to main content

The best guest houses in Penang

Check out our pick of great guest houses in Penang

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Aayu Stewart

George Town

The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. 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 include bed linen and towels. Every think is super . You have drinking water you can even wash your clothes there's also microwave and a fridge and tee/ coffee The owner is very friendly and helpful

Show more Show less
9.6
Exceptional
305 reviews
Price from
€ 24
per night

24 Kimberley

George Town

24 Kimberley is located in George Town, 700 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 1.3 km from Penang Times Square, and 1 km from Wonderfood Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from 1st Avenue Penang. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Northam Beach is 1.9 km away.

Straits Quay is 7.3 km from the guest house, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 7.3 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 14 km from 24 Kimberley. The host Bobo is very kind and she did everything to make me more enjoyable. She can tell you everything you need in the town, including history of the town and where to go for food. Room is clean and cozy. Location is very good as in the middle of every tourist attractions. Food night market just 3 min away.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
478 reviews
Price from
€ 14
per night

Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

George Town

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. An exceptional stay in the perfect neighbourhood. Everyone is so helpful and welcoming and the breakfasts are awesome… always different.

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
469 reviews
Price from
€ 17
per night

My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN

George Town

My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN is located in the bustling George Town. The no-frills accommodation offers guests access to a shared lounge to socialize or simply relax. Free WiFi access is available. The staff is really helpful towards spots to visit as well as places to eat. Also they were really flexible toward us. It has self check-in which makes it really easy to get to your room.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
349 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Vintage House

George Town

Conveniently located in Georgetown, Vintage House offers homely and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property. It features a small garden, terrace and common lounge area.

Simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms come with wooden flooring, a desk, wardrobe and clothes rack. Guests have access to either a shared or private bathroom with shower facility and free toiletries. the host, Cheah, is super, she’s very helpful as well, and gives excellent recommendations.

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
283 reviews
Price from
€ 27
per night

Ren I Tang Heritage Inn

George Town

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. The room is spacious. Bigger than I saw from the picture. The breakfast is assorted of Chinese, Western, Malay, and Indian. You can conveniently sample local food from the hotel breakfast.

Show more Show less
9.3
Superb
853 reviews
Price from
€ 55
per night

Aayu Melayu

George Town

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.

Penang Times Square is 1.5 km from the guest house, while Wonderfood Museum is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 14 km from Aayu Melayu. Excellent location and the host was very friendly. The refurbished shophouse aesthetic was really nice as well!

Show more Show less
9.7
Exceptional
92 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

Peranakan Suites Georgetown

George Town

Situated within 2.3 km of Northam Beach and 100 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Peranakan Suites Georgetown features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town. This recently renovated guest house is located 1.5 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 1.7 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Penang Botanic Gardens is 8.5 km from the guest house and Penang Hill is 10 km away.

At the guest house, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in Malaysian cuisine. The host and staff is responsible and very sincere in handling things, the manager very kind for help us although ge is very busy in handling a event at ground floor

Show more Show less
9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
€ 78
per night

Stewart Hotel at 67 By EVR - Newly Renovated 2024

George Town

Set within 1.9 km of Northam Beach and 600 metres of Wonderfood Museum, Stewart Hotel at 67 By EVR - Newly Renovated 2024 offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in George Town. The property is around 7.9 km from Straits Quay, 7.9 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 10 km from Penang Hill. The guest house has family rooms. I arrived out of Borneo and was provided a glorious house near love lane, Penang. It is glorious no question. Superb bed , shower , kitchenette. Next to bars , breakfast bars , cafes. It is inconceivable that every time I come to Penang I won't desire to stay there ! So it's 10/10 from me. Ill return without question.

Show more Show less
9.1
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
€ 43
per night

Designer Guesthouse Pulau Tikus & Gurney Drive, Georgetown, Penang

George Town

Located in George Town, 2.1 km from Northam Beach and 2.8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens, Designer Guesthouse Pulau Tikus & Gurney Drive, Georgetown, Penang provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.7 km from Straits Quay. Spacious and cozy design guesthouse,feel like home.friendly owner,children friendly guesthouse ,near to gurney drive and easy access to Georgetown for food trips.highly recommended ♥️

Show more Show less
9.9
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
€ 231
per night

Most booked guest houses in Penang this month

FAQs about guest houses in Penang

Guest Houses that guests love in Penang