In Penang (Georgetown) you will find a lot of cheap hotels and guesthouses.
Accommodation facilities in Penang and mainly Georgetown are very wide, as this location in Malaysia is a big tourist place. Penang (Georgetown) can offer cheap hotels, cheap backpackers hostels, but also luxury 5 star hotels and resorts. These cheap hotels for tourists are located in the city center of Georgetown or Butterworth. It is a best place to start exploring Penang Island. Prices for the cheap hotels in Penang start at $10 pp/night. Many of these best cheap and new, modern hotels in Penang offer tourists also various other services. Georgetown is a multicultural city and one of the „must see: cities in Malaysia. Penang is very easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur by bus, train or you can take a direct flight.
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What are the best cheap hotels and guesthouses in Penang (Georgetown)?
Penang (and mainly Georgetown or Butterworth) has a hundreds of cheap hotels, guesthouses, so it is not easy to choose the best one. We can name for example these 3 very good cheap hotels: Container Hotel Penang, Just Inn or Apollo Inn. This is a selection of the best 15 cheap hotels in Penang (Georgetown) based on price/reviews ratio and in price range starting at $10-25/per room. Some of these cheap hotels in Penang offer also the additional services for tourists. Book your budget room at the hotel in Penang online, other services can be purchased at the hotel in Penang.
1. Container Hotel Penang
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Container Hotel Penang is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, 300 metres from Wonderfood Museum.Guests can stay in an individual pod or room for more space. This non-smoking hotel provides pods and rooms that are air-conditioned. A mirror and a personal locker are also available. A free toiletries bag will be provided for all guests.
2. Apollo Inn
The facilities and services provided by Apollo Inn ensure a pleasant stay for guests. For the comfort and convenience of guests, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, taxi service, 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out.In addition, all guestrooms feature a variety of comforts. Many rooms even provide television LCD/plasma screen, locker, mirror, towels, smoke detector to please the most discerning guest.
3. M Qube Hotel
M Qube Hotel is situated in Bayan Lepas, 5 km from Penang Bridge and has a shared lounge. The property is located 2.7 km from SPICE Arena.Guest rooms in the capsule hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels. With a shared bathroom fitted with free toiletries, rooms at M Qube Hotel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms include a city view.The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day.
4. Link Hotel
Set in George Town, a 7-minute walk from Penang Times Square, Link Hotel features rooms with air conditioning. Popular points of interest nearby include Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 1st Avenue Penang. Wonderfood Museum is 1.9 km from the hotel and Komtar is 800 metres away.All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom, rooms at Link Hotel also provide guests with free WiFi.
5. Armenian Suite Hotel
Armenian Suite features Balinese-inspired, cosy rooms with free WiFi in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Bicycles are available for rent to explore the surrounding areas.The hotel is 500 metres from Pinang Peranakan Mansion and 700 metres from Penang Jetty and Prangin Mall. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite/cable TV and an electric kettle.
6. WeLuv Travel Guesthouse
Featuring free WiFi, WeLuv Travel Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Georgetown, within Kampung Malabar. Famous food stalls including Line Clear Nasi Kandar and the local chendol are within 10 minutes‘ walk away. The property is located 2 minutes from the bus stop where guests can board the Penang Free Shuttle bus. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience.
7. Hideout@Sixty4
For the comfort and convenience of guests, the property offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park. Step into one of 18 inviting rooms and escape the stresses of the day, a selection of amenities can be found in most rooms, inlcuding complimentary tea, towels, wooden/parqueted flooring, clothes rack, complimentary instant coffee.
8. Broadway Budget Hotel
Broadway Budget Hotel is set in George Town, 300 metres from Wonderfood Museum and has a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include 1st Avenue Penang and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Free WiFi and a concierge service are featured. The rooms come with a desk, a TV and a private bathroom.
9. 5imply 9ice Heritage
Centrally located in Georgetown, 5imply 9ice Heritage offers elegant and charming accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property. Simply furnished, rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, clothes rack, a flat-screen TV and electric kettle. Guests have access to either a shared or private bathroom with shower facility. At 5imply 9ice Heritage, the friendly staff is fluently-conversed in Malay, Chinese and English.
10. Hotel Alpha
Hotel Alpha is located in Bukit Mertajam, 23 km from Batu Ferringhi. Each air-conditioned double room features an LED TV with local and cable channels. Other amenities provided in-room include coffee-making facilities and a safety deposit box. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Sungai Petani is 31 km from Hotel Alpha, while George Town is 13 km away.
11. E-Red Hotel Bandar Perda
At E-Red Hotel Bandar Perda, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. To name a few of the hotel’s facilities, there are free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas. Television, internet access, non smoking rooms, air conditioning.
12. No. 12 Penang Old House
No. 12 Penang Old House is located in the Georgetown area of Penang. The city center is merely 1.0 Km. Visitors to the hotel can take pleasure in touring the city’s top attractions: Hua Yan Si Temple, Consulate General of Japan, Penang Plaza. Many rooms even provide television LCD/plasma screen, internet access, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, desk. The complete list of recreational facilities is available at the hotel, including garden.
13. Hotel Chennai
Hotel Chennai by Wink is situated in George Town, 200 metres from Wonderfood Museum, and provides free WiFi. With a garden, the property also has a terrace. The hotel features a hot tub and luggage storage space. Popular points of interest near Hotel Chennai by Wink include 1st Avenue Penang, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Penang Times Square. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport.
14. Muntri House
Overcoming the idea that there’s no such thing as a budget boutique hotel and superb service with heritage concept rooms all come at a price, Muntri House proudly welcomes all guests for a pleasant stay. Guests are ensured to meet the finest stay here as it is enhanced by the presence fine art collections and antiques collections of Chinese heritage along with facilities such as Internet and air conditioning.
15. Malabar
Set in a pre-war heritage building, Malabar Inn is centrally located in the George Town Heritage zone. The family-run inn is within a 20-minute walk to Armenian Street, Little India and several local landmarks including Khoo Kongsi, Peranakan Museum and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Malabar Inn offers complimentary WiFi and a self-service coffee/tea/snack station with hot/cold safe drinking water. The non-smoking rooms are air-conditioned and with hot shower.
