Budget Hostels from S$30

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.

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.

Based on reviews from our customers, these hostels in Chinatown have positive ratings: The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and KOMTAR. Property features include free WiFi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, free toiletries and hairdryers. Muntri House - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. You can take advantage of free WiFi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as TV in a common area. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Kooning - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in Chinatown, one of Expedia’s 8 hostels could be a great choice.

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.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these things around Chinatown. Get out into nature with places such as Padang Kota Lama, Penang Avatar Secret Garden and Penang Hill. Cultural attractions include Camera Museum, Penang Islamic Museum and Penang State Museum. Visit landmarks such as Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.

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.