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Island Hostel

2.0 star property
Experience simple comfort with easy access to Queensbay Mall. Relax in front of a lobby TV or get online from your room.
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Family Room
Interior
Interior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$74
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
Desk
  • 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

Queen Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
1-H, (Besides Sri Sungei Nibong Complex), Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Sungai Nibong, George Town, Penang, 11900

What's nearby

  • RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru - 6 min walk
  • Queensbay Mall - 2 min drive
  • University of Science-Malaysia - 3 min drive
  • Penang International Sports Arena - 5 min drive
  • TESCO - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 24 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wo Lai Yeh Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪佳园茶餐馆（富香海鲜） - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Ya - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Din Pitchay Roti Canai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sin Kek Seng Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Island Hostel

Hostel near Queensbay Mall
Island Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • A water dispenser
Room features
All guest rooms at Island Hostel feature perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas
Island Bayan Lepas
Island Hostel George Town
Island Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Island Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town
Island Hostel George Town
Island Hostel Penang/Bayan Lepas
Island George Town
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Island Hostel George Town
George Town Island Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Island Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Hostel?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Hostel on 7 Feb 2025 start from AU$73.03, 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.

How much is parking at Island Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Island Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Island Hostel located?

Located in Bayan Lepas, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru and Queensbay Mall. University of Science-Malaysia and Penang International Sports Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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