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Island Hostel

2.0 star property

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Map
1-H, (Besides Sri Sungei Nibong Complex), Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Sungai Nibong, George Town, Penang, 11900
  • RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
    6 min walk
  • Queensbay Mall
    2 min drive
  • University of Science-Malaysia
    3 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Island Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Queensbay Mall
A fridge in a common area, laundry facilities and express check-in are available at this hostel. Self parking is free. Additionally, express check-out and a TV in a common area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Island Hostel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Island Hostel, you're just a quick walk from RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru. Enjoy features like free self-parking and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and TV in a common area
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Queensbay Mall and 9 minutes from KOMTAR
Island Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out. Island Hostel also features a television in common area, a fridge in a common area, and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this George Town hostel.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

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Island Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Daren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not find the property, clearly this has been a problem for others, even followed the hotels guidance of putting in another building in sat nav, the taxi driver could not find also, ending up paying for a hotel that i could find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Low

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room neat n tidy. Easy to find. Near to public transport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023