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By choosing a hostel you can reduce your spending on accommodations and use more of your money for going out 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 lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment, 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 start: Dou Houz - Hostel - Located steps from KOMTAR. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a game room. Rooms come with bed sheets and free WiFi. YMCA International Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Gurney Drive. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs. The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, tour assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets. Burmahtel - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Gurney Drive. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Red Inn Court - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in George Town, one of Expedia’s 26 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in George Town are November, October, December, and May, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to check out some places near George Town. Get out into nature with places like 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 like 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 Intl. Airport (PEN), located 9.8 mi (15.7 km) away from the city center.