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Featured Hostels in Gurun

Bakau Hijau Riverlodge - Hostel
Meeting facility
Bakau Hijau Riverlodge - Hostel
1.5 star property
Bakau Hijau Riverlodge - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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MBI Desaku Homestay
Restaurant
MBI Desaku Homestay
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (6)
"We had a wonderful stay at this property! The stand alone house was spacious and clean. The most unique thing is that there were fresh fruits and vegetables in the little garden surrounding the house. We would definitely return!"
MBI Desaku Homestay
OYO Home 90492 Sena Homestay
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
OYO Home 90492 Sena Homestay
2.0 star property
OYO Home 90492 Sena Homestay
Orchid Dahlia Homestay
Lobby
Orchid Dahlia Homestay
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
Orchid Dahlia Homestay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Gurun?
Our travellers like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may offer budget-friendly rates: Hotel Sukaramai - 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Gurun. Property features at this hotel include multilingual staff and air conditioning. OYO 91014 Sri Ayu Inn - 16 mi (25.7 km) from the heart of Gurun. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Bertam Resort, Penang - 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from the heart of Gurun. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Purest Hotel Sungai Petani - 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from the heart of Gurun. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and TV in a common area. Cinta Sayang Resort - 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from the heart of Gurun. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Gurun?
Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Gurun are November, October, September and May, with each month seeing an average of 298 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Gurun?
Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these things around Gurun. Get out into nature with places such as Mount Jerai, Muda River and Pantai Merdeka. Locals like to shop at Amanjaya Mall and Village Mall. Additional attractions include Semeling Jetty, Central Square and Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Gurun while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Gurun in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Alor Setar (AOR-Sultan Abdul Halim), 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from the city centre. Another option is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), which is 39.3 mi (63.3 km) away.