69%YMCA International Hostel, Penang

It is in the city itself and KOMTAR is just a walking distance. It is very affordable.

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by rcjubilado5571 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

1

Nice Place. But the toilet has no exit fan so the toilet smell remain in the room forever. Other then that is OK.

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by jensenchv887769 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

2

Notes: The hostel is by the Macalister street, don't follow misleading direction on the map on their own website! 15-20 minutes walk to the nearest supermarket (Giant) which is in the NE side of the junction of Anson and Burma streets. A KFC fast food is also there. Junction of Perak and... more Notes: The hostel is by the Macalister street, don't follow misleading direction on the map on their own website! 15-20 minutes walk to the nearest supermarket (Giant) which is in the NE side of the junction of Anson and Burma streets. A KFC fast food is also there. Junction of Perak and Macalister (2 minutes walk) is a good place to catch a bus towards Komtar, and Burma street is a place to catch a bus to Batu Ferringhi.close

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by houman001 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

2

It was a bit far out of the way to get to the main sights you had to figure out the bus or get taxi's and the beds were rock hard. It was probably just the weekend we were there but very hard to sleep with the noise from the road. But the staff and facilities couldn't be faulted, just poor...

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by carolgannon607 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

3

Only coffee was supplied in the rooms but no Tea. I dont' drink coffee. Excellent taxi service as the driver was well informed and a good guide.

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by dt6466 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

the place was ok.. air conditioning and hot water, tv - so everything you need to have a pleasant stay.. maybe the location was not so great - a little far from the center of the city. but if you take a bus or a taxi its ok!

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by kamelutza – posted on Mar 10, 2007

6

The hostel would be quite ok, though all hostels in Malaysia I've been before were cleaner and staff friendlier & more helpful. As the premises are quite open, I'm not so sure with the security. Please be aware that the hostel is located out of city. Forget the mentioned bus possiblities; the... more The hostel would be quite ok, though all hostels in Malaysia I've been before were cleaner and staff friendlier & more helpful. As the premises are quite open, I'm not so sure with the security. Please be aware that the hostel is located out of city. Forget the mentioned bus possiblities; the fares for cabs sum up! Recommend to get a slightly more expensive hotel in city (e.g. Hotel Mingood), in the end you spent the same money for more comfort. Sometimes very noisy.close

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by DanaProc – posted on Jan 3, 2007

4

The hostel had no record of my booking, so I was lucky their were not fully booked !!

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by chris3867 – posted on Feb 15, 2006

2

If your travelling alone then this is far out from the main areas, and other people, meaning taxi's are a must, which increases your budget. It was very clean and secure, but the staff weren't very approachable. It maybe better if your in a group!

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by nutem – posted on Jan 29, 2006

13

The hostel was much further away from the city than the directions indicated. The gym was advertised as a facility of the hostel but when we arrived we discovered that you had to pay for it. The hostel was advertised as having internet but didnt. Staff not very helpful.

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by Jtaber – posted on Jan 20, 2006

7