The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in George Town, near KOMTAR

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Garden
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$39
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Explore the area

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168, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • KOMTAR
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

George Town

At The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel you'll be within steps of Kapitan Keling Mosque and Queen Street. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown George Town hostel include KOMTAR and Gurney Drive.

What's nearby

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Penang City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • KOMTAR - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Kandar Imigresen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nasi Kandar Beratur - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Trafford Burger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tajuddin Hussain Nasi Kandar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tea Kadai - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel in George Town, near KOMTAR
As a guest of The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities.

This George Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel on 20 Sept 2025 start from NZ$38.33, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

The closest beach to The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel is Batu Ferringhi Beach (9.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

No, The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.