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Burmahtel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Gurney Drive

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Family Deluxe
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Reception
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug

Explore the area

Map
253G-1-1, Wisma Soon, Jalan Burmah, George Town, Penang, 10350
  • Gurney Drive
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Gurney Plaza
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • KOMTAR
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Standard

Family Standard

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Deluxe

Family Deluxe

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Executive

Family Executive

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

About the area

George Town

Burmahtel - Hostel places you in the centre of George Town, within just a 15-minute stroll of Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Downtown George Town hostel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from KOMTAR and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple.
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What's nearby

  • Gurney Drive - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gurney Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • KOMTAR - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Penang Hill - 13 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 34 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Mohamed Raffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BMS Organics Moulmein Rise Shoppes - Pulau Tikus Penang - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大白鲨 The Shark - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffea Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪77 Food Yard - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Burmahtel - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Gurney Drive
As a guest of Burmahtel - Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This George Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Burmahtel - Hostel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, with shared/communal kitchens. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 120.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 120.0 per night

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

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Burmahtel
Burmahtel Hostel
Burmahtel Hostel Penang
Burmahtel Penang
Burmahtel Hotel Penang, Malaysia
Burmahtel Hostel George Town
Burmahtel George Town
Burmahtel Hotel Penang/George Town
Burmahtel
Burmahtel Hostel
Burmahtel - Hostel George Town
Burmahtel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Burmahtel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Burmahtel - Hostel?

Burmahtel - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Burmahtel - Hostel?

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Burmahtel - Hostel on 8 Aug 2025 start from NZ$65.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Burmahtel - Hostel?

Yep, Burmahtel - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Burmahtel - Hostel?

The closest beach to Burmahtel - Hostel is Batu Ferringhi Beach (6.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Burmahtel - Hostel?

No, Burmahtel - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Burmahtel - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Burmahtel - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Burmahtel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shang Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Azhan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Okay for a short trip.

Parking a bit tight, its underground. Lifts are confusing at first with no proper labeling. Huge and clean room, basic amenities. Small window.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Noor Hafisza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

H

Liked: Cleanliness
Convince location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
short stay ok; new rooms for family- but toilet and bathroom facilities require further refurbishment; staff friendly. comfortable for family. One good thing- if you have family of more than 3 kinds, all could stay on one room-though not that spacious, for medium budget, it is recommended.

6/10 Okay

faizal, shah alam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

An ok hotel

We just need a hotel to sleep and to fresh up. Currently, the hotel is on renovation.

10/10 Excellent

nini, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel close to centre

nice hotel close to city,within walking distance to many eateries and convenience store,room is spacious,clean and comfortable,the price is considered reasonable

6/10 Okay

Zoe, Kuala Lumpur

Clean Room

Call for Late Check in. Clean room and clean bathroom. comfortable bed for sleeping. Disadvantage are no wardrobe to hang close. only hook behind main room door. only 4 pillow for 2 queen bed. at least have 1 or 2 extra pillow. Morning at around 8 the cleaners talk too loud when they clean other rooms.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Ok but did not like it as when we asked to be cleaned it took a long time for them to do it.

6/10 Okay

Jia Sheng, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotels staff are nice. However, hotel looks gloomy and dull. Huge space for every one. Comfortable but old interior. Would be much better after renovation works.

10/10 Excellent

Meeran, Ipoh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 days 2 night stay

The hotel was still under renovation during our stay thus the exterior was a little messy and with fresh paint smell, but the rooms and toilets are super clean and comfortable, they look very new.We took the family suite and it was just as the pictures displayed. Prices are really worth it. Overall we are satisfied and happy with our stay here.

4/10 Poor

KOK, Malaysia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is under renovation. Noise of construction quite frustrating at day time. Lift service needs to be improved. The water after boiled via heater is smelly. best part is the air conditioning working well.

8/10 Good

Ramesh, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth it for money

Wifi room size and clean all ok.Look out side seems old building but the room is comfortable .

6/10 Okay

elly, Jakarta

Old building

It was a pleasant stay. since it's an old hotel feel a bit creepy though

6/10 Okay

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel near the city

There was no tea coffee making facilities, not enough toilet rolls. We had to buy them from the nearest supermarket.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3D2N stay

Poor service. You have to ask for hair dryer, sleepers, there were no any wardrobe. Some lights were not on. The blaster for the light were so noisy. Can see ants on the dinning tables. You can't event borrow a phone to make a local call (event at the reception desk)!

6/10 Okay

yik san, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean and Affordable

It is clean and affordable. However no windows

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Toilet small and broken

Over all is ok . Can sleep move then a family. Except the toilet small and broken. Not helpful to do anything for it.

8/10 Good

Lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

8/10 Good

Farah, Selangor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hotel, affordable stay

Our room was clean and comfortable. The elevator was a bit scary and glum looking. No telephone in the room to call the receptionist. Wifi is not reachable in the room.

4/10 Poor

Lily, KL

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Scary Hotel

Entrance to the lift at the back, quite scary. By the way it is clean, and comfortable. Funny it looks like a hospital. LOL. My old mom even ask the staff were this a hospital previously. If you don't care much about nice view, beautiful place, this will be a fair place to stay. But it is a bit pricey for a shop building that is converted to a hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Value for money

For the price, the room was good and location was quite near to amenities. Although there were renovation works going on but the room was comfortable for my whole family.

6/10 Okay

Natasha, Jakarta, Indonesia

Great Location

I will stay at Burmahtel when I go to my next trip