The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

8.6

Excellent(36 Reviews)

Hostel in George Town

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Hostel in George Town, near Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
Coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Limited housekeeping is available.
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of George Town

Nearby attractions

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

14 mi

Wonder Food Museum

0.4 mi

Rainbow Skywalk, Penang Attractions

0.9 mi

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

8 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

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8.6

Excellent(36 Reviews)

Hostel in George Town

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of George Town

Nearby attractions

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

14 mi

Wonder Food Museum

0.4 mi

Rainbow Skywalk, Penang Attractions

0.9 mi

Curtis Crest Treetop Walk

8 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Single

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.6

Excellent(36 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

Miss Yang at the front desk is very kind and helpful. The location is within easy access to everything, there are a great variety of food options around.

8.0

Jul 2024

budget

8.0

Jul 2024

cost saver

6.0

Mar 2024

Good location and easy check in and check out. The third floor doesnt have a bathroom so you have to go down to the lower levels anytime you need to do something. Facilites are fine but a lot of moisquitoes

3.0

Mar 2024

Hostel was pretty comfortable, but no provacy curtains. Really loud as opposite the mosque amd a major road, the ear plugs provided help very little, even though i realise that is not their fault. Just be aware of a 5am wake up call every morning. Showers and toilets separated and just like the pictures. Not social at all though. Overall good but depends on how heavy a sleeper you are

8.0

Mar 2024

Helpful happy staff. Great spot with heaps of charm in a central location. It's an older building but well updated and kept. Good aircon and wifi. Ask for a room away from Chulia st though, its really loud.

10.0

Jan 2024

The property is located right at the heart of the city and in front of Kapitan Keling Mosque, one of the many landmarks and touristic attractions of Georgetown. The staff was very polite and helpful, and the property is very nice and has this very nice style. Our room was spacious, very comfortable and we had a very nice view from the mosque (only issue was being awakened by it at 5 AM every morning, but they had earplugs at the reception to help with that).

3.0

Jul 2023

The room smelled musty so I couldn’t sleep all night long. I was on the top bunk and it was dark so I fell when I tried to come down. The other occupants took the aircon remote control so it got really hot and humid at night. There were many bugs in the room and the washroom area.

4.0

Feb 2020

The first night I was in an 8 bed mixed dorm and it was very noisy. There is a mosque nearby and I was woken up at 5:30am and 6:30am from it. I was also able it hear noise form people walking outside of the room. The next two nights, I was in a 4 bed female dorm and it was so much better. It was very quite.

2.5

Dec 2019

Love it I do strongly recommend it for all

5.0

Dec 2019

Love it 😍 I do strongly recommend it for all 👍👍

4.0

Sep 2019

Great location. Heart of Georgetown. Easy to walk around or less than 2 mins to a bus stop in either direction. Street art, food, bars are all right there. Friendly staff and enough space to get some quiet time in one of several common areas. Has a TV area but I never watched anything so can’t say much on that. Was there for 7 nights and slept great every night. The prayers can be loud, but I don’t know if anywhere in the area is quiet, so buy some earplugs if you are a light sleeper.

2.0

Sep 2019

4.0

Dec 2018

First of all, the staffs are superb nice. Thank you so much. I stayed in dorm and there was no curtain. There is a window in the room but it cannot be opened, and the light came from the hallway through the window was bothering me when I sleep.

8.0

Oct 2018

Everthing is good except for the towel. Not so clean, eventhough i have requested for a second towel. Just remember to bring your own towel. Other than that, I have a pleasant stay

8.0

Jun 2018

Hotel staff was very nice and helpful the whole time we were there. We decided to book an extra night and they were accommodating with letting us check in early to the other room so we could leave our stuff there. The beds weren’t too comfortable but the biggest issue was that the walls and floors are super thin so you can hear everything. Rooms and bathrooms were fine and clean

10.0

May 2018

Great Location in the heart of George Town, easy to go to the Bus Terminal and explore all about George Town. Just walk out and then your adventure start. Lovely condition and cleanliness is great. Simplest but can't ask for more. All guest here should be pleased with the bathroom and toilet, very clean. The price is reasonable for all traveler, especially the backpacker :)

8.0

Aug 2017

Great hostel to sleep. Nice staff. Good location.

4.0

May 2017

Look, it's not a high-end hotel, and you get what you pay for. But it's a fine place from which to explore Penang, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a simple affair (fresh fruit, strong coffee, tea, bread for toast, kaya, fruit jam, and butter). Wash up your dishes when you're done. It's fine, but instead of filling up on this, consider checking out the tasty and cheap street food, nearby. My double room with ensuite bath smelled a bit musty and had only a window facing the inside common bathroom area, which was quite noisy (hearing people showering and brushing their teeth), but the A/C and wifi worked. The ensuite bath consisted of an in-room sink, and then the toilet and shower were in a small separate room with sliding door - the type common in Asia where the toilet gets wet when you shower. But the hot water was reliable and consistent. Two things bothered me: 1) The "private" bath had recently been used, prior to my evening check-in. The toilet was wet, and there were wet footprints on the bath mat. Not what I had expected to find upon arrival. 2) There was some type of plumbing issue, causing the toilet to gurgle/back up when others were showering or flushed elsewhere in the building. I found it stressful, but the toilet did NOT actually ever overflow during my stay. Earplugs are a must.

2.0

May 2017

Look, its not a high-end hotel, and you get what you pay for. But its a fine place from which to explore Penang, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a simple affair (fresh fruit, strong coffee, tea, bread for toast, kaya, fruit jam, and butter). Wash up your dishes when youre done. Its fine, but instead of filling up on this, consider checking out the tasty and cheap street food, nearby.My double room with ensuite bath smelled a bit musty and had only a window facing the inside common bathroom area, which was quite noisy (hearing people showering and brushing their teeth), but the A/C and wifi worked. The ensuite bath consisted of an in-room sink, and then the toilet and shower were in a small separate room with sliding door - the type common in Asia where the toilet gets wet when you shower. But the hot water was reliable and consistent.Two things bothered me:1) The private bath had recently been used, prior to my evening check-in. The toilet was wet, and there were wet footprints on the bath mat. Not what I had expected to find upon arrival.2) There was some type of plumbing issue, causing the toilet to gurgle/back up when others were showering or flushed elsewhere in the building. I found it stressful, but the toilet did NOT actually ever overflow during my stay.Earplugs are a must.

5.0

Mar 2017

This is the best accommodations in Penang, Malaysia! The extra space, ammenities, big wash rooms, considerate staff, and comfortable beds with a central location to restaurants/shops/historical sites make for an excellent stay!

3.0

Feb 2017

very noisy from foot steps above wooden ceiling. very raw surface finishing at wall. But very clean kept and with friendly helpful staff.

4.0

Jan 2017

Good place to stay. Great location. Dont have anything negative to say.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in George Town?

The average price for a rental in George Town is $65 per night. This rental is $23 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel in George Town

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of George Town

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in George Town?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

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