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Featured Hostels in Chinatown

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
Garden

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (42)
"Great value for the cost "
The price is S$27
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Nice property "
The price is S$54
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas Airport
Burmahtel - Hostel
Room amenity

Burmahtel - Hostel

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (39)
The price is S$55
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Burmahtel - Hostel
YMCA International Hostel
Exterior detail

YMCA International Hostel

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (74)
"Pharmacy within premises. Drinking water machines. "
The price is S$56
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
YMCA International Hostel
Dou Houz - Hostel
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dou Houz - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17)
The price is S$33
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Dou Houz - Hostel
Red Inn Court - Hostel
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Red Inn Court - Hostel

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (79)
"Had own air conditioned room with bathroom. Great location"
Red Inn Court - Hostel
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
Front of property

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49)
"The staff treated me as a family member. I loved my stay at Cocoa Mews. "
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
Victoria Inn
Reception

Victoria Inn

2.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (42)
"Good location, very near Jetty. Clean rooms."
Victoria Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Chinatown?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for going out. This destination's local restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds, and the historic sites are a cultural highlight.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Chinatown?
Based on reviews from our customers, these hostels in Chinatown have positive ratings: The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Property features include free Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and bed sheets. Thirty Three Stewart Houze - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Kooning - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Muntri House - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as a TV in a common area. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms.
How many hostels should I expect to find in Chinatown?
If you're looking for an affordable place to stay in Chinatown, one of Expedia's 9 hostels could be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Chinatown?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Chinatown are November, October, December and May, with each month seeing an average of 338 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Chinatown?
Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these things around Chinatown. Get out into nature with places such as Penang Hill, Batu Ferringhi Beach and Ferringgi Beach. Cultural attractions include Penang State Museum, Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre. Visit landmarks such as Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
What's the best way to get to and around Chinatown while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Chinatown on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), located 10 mi (16.1 km) away from the city centre.