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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: 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 TVs in all rooms. The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. Property features include free WiFi, tour assistance, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets. Thirty Three Stewart Houze - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as tour assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of KOMTAR. You can take advantage of free WiFi and tour assistance, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in George Town, one of Expedia’s 30 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 Padang Kota Lama, Penang Avatar Secret Garden, and Penang Hill. Cultural attractions include Penang Islamic Museum, Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic, and Penang State Museum. Visit landmarks like Kapitan Keling Mosque, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, 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.