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YMCA International Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Gurney Drive

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Exterior detail
Property amenity
Chinese cuisine
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM212
RM262 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
20 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
20 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
211, Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10450

What's nearby

  • Gurney Drive - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gurney Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Penang Times Square - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • KOMTAR - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Penang Hill - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 32 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪天天鱼 Daily Fish - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪羅記鴨肉粿條湯 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pantry - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪CRC Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪金辉大排档 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

YMCA International Hostel

Hostel near Gurney Drive
A terrace, laundry facilities and a business centre are just a few of the amenities provided at YMCA International Hostel. Be sure to enjoy Chinese cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, free newspapers and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser and meeting rooms
Room features
All 70 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 10 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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.

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit

Property is also known as

Hostel YMCA
YMCA International Hostel
YMCA International Hostel Penang
YMCA International Penang
YMCA International Hostel Penang George Town
Ymca International Hostel Penang Hotel Penang Island
YMCA International Hostel George Town
YMCA International George Town
YMCA International Hostel Penang George Town
YMCA George Town
Ymca Hostel George Town
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YMCA International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YMCA International Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at YMCA International Hostel?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YMCA International Hostel on 7 Apr 2025 start from RM 211.86, excluding 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 YMCA International Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at YMCA International Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at YMCA International Hostel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is YMCA International Hostel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Island Hospital and Gurney Drive. Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre and Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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YMCA International Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hwa

Pharmacy within premises. Drinking water machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yaniwati

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chuah

Whole building and room was very clean and quite. Nice to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nurwan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

TSSH

Property is ok. Near to the hospital. Environment is clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

karen tok

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

CK

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I was bitten by a host of tiny flies in the toilet and bathroom. Although, bed was made daily, the sheets were not changed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Rajavarothayar

Breakfast is very limited. But it is very economical.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

REP Sidabutar SH MSI

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Excellent response to initial concerns/comments
Management and staff made great effort to address my initial concerns and make my stay comfortable. I appreciate the proactive response.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Ruth

quiet and peaceful.
Found it a great place to stay. The chinese restaraunt serves lovely meals. Staff very helpful. Being a non smoking hotel was a great benefit.

8/10 Good

Anne

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good place to stay in.
Good place to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

close to Island Hospital
overall ok. Convenience for the who has patient who admitted to Island hospital
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

NOR ADMA KHASIDAH

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Lousy room

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty room
Lousy. One of the worst place to stay, even for a night. Room was so dirty, dusty. Bathroom not clean. Coffee cup stained from previous usage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ugurhan

good hotel for the price
It was pretty good overall. Daily cleaning, sheets, towels were very clean and tidy. Wi-fi is just ok, i can say it was stable but definitely slow, even for video chat. Cafeteria ladies were super nice and helpful, there wasn't many breakfast choice but i think they're good. My room looked bit old and smell damply but cleanliness and tidiness saved it. Location wise, i wouldn't say it is in the centre of georgetown, walking to old town would take half an hour at least or can take a bus. Nice area though, modern side of the town, also close to china town, lots of nice restaurants about 10 minutes of walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lee, Singapore

Good Value for money
The whole hotel has been retrofitted and refurbished.....new beds, mattress and brand new bathroom. Nice residential neighbourhood and easy to get a cab during the day. Helpful and friendly staff. Free wifi too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Good budget hotel close to many amenities. Safe & friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Irene

Great stay.
Comfortable bed with quiet air con and clean environment. Only two choice for breakfast and there's nothing else to eat around the area. Food is decent if not fussy. Have to take Uber or Grab where ever I want to go. It was a decent place for the amount I pay. Not for luxury seeker though. Will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Near the city center
Easy to go here and there since the location is in the middle of the city. Plus,the sureounding is safe due to lot of houses nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017