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YMCA International Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior detail
Chinese cuisine
Premium Room, 2 Single Beds
Interior
Property amenity

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
211, Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10450
  • Island Hospital
    2 min walk
  • Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
    5 min walk
  • Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
    14 min walk
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

YMCA International Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Gurney Drive
This hostel features a restaurant, a conference center, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
YMCA International Hostel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at YMCA International Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Island Hospital. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a business center, and meeting rooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Gurney Drive and a few minutes from Gurney Plaza
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly YMCA International Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this George Town hostel.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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 public transport

  • Free covered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at YMCA International Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 4-device limit.

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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

8/10 Good

Chuah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whole building and room was very clean and quite. Nice to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nurwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

TSSH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is ok. Near to the hospital. Environment is clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

karen tok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

CK

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

REP Sidabutar SH MSI

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in.
Good place to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Ugurhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Lee, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good budget hotel close to many amenities. Safe & friendly environment.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Value for money
Located in safe and quiet neighbourhood, greenery abound in neighbourhood. Hills in the horizon. Not commercially oriented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Community hostel is not fit for tourist
Room are rather small than what expected from the photo as it was been stretch to show wider room!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one word I can say 'SATISFIED'
On the last February, I have booked other hotel at another site. Before arrival date in two days, the site have cancelled my booking due to my credit card could not be charged. I was very upset. After that , I try to search hotel in hotels.com site to book another hotel. Finally I find hotel that under my budget and the review was very good. Before arriving, various matters in my mind think about this hotel. Upon arrival, from receptionist place until enter room, everything is very satisfied. Room that is so comfortable, air conditioner like clockwork and toilet also clean. Wifi was very fast. This hotel also very close to food area especially Nasi Kandar. You only need to use GPS only LOL. I'm a Muslim. Only two matters only I want the comment this hotel is breakfast and Kiblat. Cafe located in this hotel not stated halal sign and I understand it unsuitable to Muslims. Direction on the other hand I merely using application to indicating Kiblat. So if there is friends Islamic that wish to take a holiday in Penang can tailored in this hotel, no doubt. Overall I and very satisfied husband stay in this hotel to 3d2n as I in Penang.

6/10 Okay

Leslie, MY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget wise hostel stay
Normal room with needed facilities, warm shower, air conditioned, wifi eg.

6/10 Okay

Tong Han

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort