Budget Hostels from S$27

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its temples, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to look first: YMCA International Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Gurney Drive. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. 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. Island Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Dou Houz - Hostel - Located steps from KOMTAR. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as an arcade/games room. Rooms come with linens. Red Inn Court - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and KOMTAR. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find towels and linens in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in George Town, one of Expedia’s 29 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that may 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 George Town are November, October, December and May, with each month seeing an average of 338 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to discover some places near George Town. Get out into nature with places such as Padang Kota Lama, Penang Avatar Secret Garden and Penang Hill. Cultural attractions include Penang Islamic Museum, Batik Painting Museum Penang and Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic. Visit landmarks such as Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Keep this information about transit options in George Town in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), located 9.8 mi (15.7 km) away from the city centre.