Burmahtel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Gurney Drive

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Family Deluxe
Point of interest
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

Family Standard

Highlights

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

Family Deluxe

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Family Suite

Highlights

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

Family Executive

Highlights

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Padang Kota Lama.

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

  • ‪佬叶园 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lengkok Burma Hawker - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪大白鲨 The Shark - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tua Pek Kong Fish Head Bee Hoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chu Chang Kha - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Burmahtel - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, 8-minute 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.

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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

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

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
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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 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Burmahtel - Hostel on 3 Nov 2025 start from NZ$64.89, 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.