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Deluxe Room
194 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds
215 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with free parking, near Gurney Drive

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

With a stay at YMCA International Hostel, you'll be centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. This hostel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Penang Hill and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from KOMTAR.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hostel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.

At YMCA International Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hostel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hostel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite covered self parking is complimentary.

YMCA International Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Water dispenser
  • Elevator
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference center
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Business center
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Total number of rooms - 70
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

YMCA International Hostel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 4
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Grab bar - near toilet

Where to Eat

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

One child stays free

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe & Clean (Malaysia)

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Hostel YMCA
  • YMCA International Hostel
  • YMCA International Hostel Penang
  • YMCA International Penang
  • YMCA International Hostel Penang George Town
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  • YMCA International Hostel Penang George Town
  • YMCA George Town
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  • YMCA International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

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