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Tido Hostel Penang

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Gurney Drive

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Interior detail
Library
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Top Bunk in Female Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Lower Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room Mixed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Top Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Lower Bunk in Female Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room Female Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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No. 106 Argyll Road, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10050

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gurney Drive - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bibik's Kitchen Nyonya Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Foong Wei Heong Restaurant Sdn. Bhd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nasi Kandar Pokok Ketapang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clarke Street Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng Stall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shill 90’S - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tido Hostel Penang

Hostel near Gurney Drive
Close to KOMTAR, Tido Hostel Penang provides a free daily manager's reception, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, bicycle parking, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Tido Hostel Penang offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Indonesian, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: MYR 30.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 40.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A scheduled water outage will take place on April 25-27, 2025 from 9 PM-7 AM, 9 AM to noon and 2-7 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 40.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay
  • 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

  • Early check-in fee: MYR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 40.00 per night

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 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Tido Penang Hostel
Tido Hostel
Tido Penang
Tido Hostel Penang
Tido Hostel Penang George Town
Tido Penang George Town
Tido Hostel Penang George Tow
Tido Hostel Penang George Town
Tido Hostel Penang Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tido Hostel Penang Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Tido Hostel Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tido Hostel Penang?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Tido Hostel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of MYR 30.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tido Hostel Penang?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for MYR 40.00 (subject to availability).

Does Tido Hostel Penang provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tido Hostel Penang located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and KOMTAR. Gurney Drive is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Tido Hostel Penang Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Not bad
Overall ok for the price . Double room (private) with shared bathroom .convenient location just that the windows were not sealed properly so it was very noisy . Comfy bed . Room was a bit dusty ..cleanliness could be improved . Friendly service from the counter staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Sathia Jesudas

The workers are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was not polite, she took my money for the city tax and charge me per day per stay and I booked for two nights so I paid her upon checked in. After check-in about 1 hour later I did not like the hotel so I want to check out then I ask for my city tax to be refunded for the second cost as I will not stay for tomorrow. She did not want to give back to me the money. And I get two bottles of water per day for my room and I already paid for my two nights stay and they told no not refundable so I said fine. Then I ask to give me my two bottles of water in advance for my second-night stay water. She refused to give me water which I already paid for it. This hotel is horrible and the bed is dirty and some hair around the pillow and room is dusty, and some part is falling apart in the room and curtain is not working properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Anon, KL

The lounge was fantastic. Simple breakfast provided. The condition of the bathroom/toilet could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1階の部屋でしたが、冷蔵庫は5階まで行く必要がありました。スタッフの皆さんはいつも笑顔で親切でした。歩くのが嫌いでなければ、パブリックバス乗り場まで5分程度で行けます。そこからバスを使って大体の場所まで行くことが出来ました。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Personal etwas sparsam, aber ansonsten steht es immer zur Verfügung. Frühstück haben wir nie genutzt, kostenloses Wasser gab es täglich frisch. Badezimmer waren sauber, Zimmer ebenfalls. Housekeeping sehr nett und aufmerksam.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

SHEAU MIIN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice place 1. WiFi can be improved 2. Tho no shoes are allowed in the dormitory, the hygiene doesn’t match the condition
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sin

Clean and comfortable spot for the night.
Room and bed is Clean. Sells beer at reception at decent price. Common area upstairs has power plugs so you could work. Bathroom heaters could use some maintenance. Underbed storage is a nice idea.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 nights stay, but next chance,more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Alice

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay 3nights, My room is on 1/F no WiFi as me and my roommate complains few times but no reaction. Bedroom is so many dust but acceptable. However, the toilet is so horrible no staff cleaning and smelly no one refill toilet paper. Some facilities was broken. I booked coz of the good comments but after stay 3nights that’s nightmare about the toilet, really disappointed. I definitely NOT recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Takiine

cozy and comfortable room to relax while to look at scene of Georgetown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Melvin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible wifi and uncleanliness
Absolutely terrible. Terrible wifi between 0.5 Mbps to 2 Mbps constantly disconnecting. Also, Bed bugs were found in my bed the first night I got there. They moved me to a different room after I told the staff and they washed my clothes. The bathroom on the third floor has very bad shower pressure and the shower handle is broken. The water heater was also not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Siti Natashah

More than just for Tido.
Location is really good. It’s at the heart of good food and walking distance to Komtar where the bus terminal is. Getting around is super easy. The Indian Male staff (I forgot to ask for his name) is really friendly and awesome. Recommended me a good local food stall too and gave a landmark to find my way at ease. Clean and comfortable for a good night sleep after a long day. There’s a lounge at level 5 where you can lepak and chill. There are books, TV, movies available too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

GOH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

JIH-SHYAN

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Christine

Stylish and Comfy, But Poor Security
Very comfortable, spacious beds and shared dorm rooms with modern touches. One of the sleekest hostel rooms I've stayed in, by far! I appreciated that the floor had four bathrooms/showers as well (with the best water pressure I've experienced in any hotel/hostel!). The big downside was security. The front door doesn't lock, and there's a separate open door to the outside near the bottom of the stairs that lead directly to the rooms. Three girls in my room had things stolen one night/morning, and unfortunately it wasn't a huge surprise. There's a currently a very clear risk that someone could just walk in from outside and steal things. Always lock the shared room door, and never leave your belongings/valuables out--always take them with you or lock them up in the drawer provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Ooi

Lift faulty
Although I have book 1 nite stay at the hotel, but I did not manage to stay there. My wife do not like the Bathroom is outside of the hotel room as I did not informed her that there is no bathroom inside the hotel room. So I have to check out immediately as my wife do not like the room. Another issue for the hotel is that there is only 1 left and it is out of order. Me and my wife have to carry our luggage walking up the stairs to the 5th Floor. No one is helping us with all our luggage.

6/10 Okay

MARSITHAH

Liked: Cleanliness
Suitable hostel especially for backpackers. The room was very clean but they should improve their room smells because some foreigners bringing their shoe inside the room. They also should clean their toilet regularly and open more toilet to avoid people waiting. After all, I'm very enjoy my holiday while staying at your hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

ワイファイがないのが本当に残念。それ以外は許容範囲。
旅行者としては部屋でWi-Fiが使えないのが、辛い。一応たまに繋がるが、繋がってもかなり遅い。五階に冷蔵庫や食器共用のラウンジがある。交差点のはす向かいにコンビニ。ホテルで自転車が借りれる。バタワースからつく港からは徒歩20〜30分
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jihyun

추천합니다.
현관문이랑 엘리베이터를 탈려면 카드키가 있어야해서 안전한거 같았고 5층라운지에는 전자렌지,정수기,그릇,냉장고가 있어서 즉석식품사서 먹었어요. 숙소도 깨끗하고 화장실도 넓고 뜨거운물도 잘나왔어요!! 수압도 쎄서 좋았어요. 그리고 한국컵라면은 근처 마트에 안팔아요ㅜㅜ 2일동안 찾으러 다녔는데 숙소앞에 팔았어요ㅋㅋ 숙소현관문에서 오른쪽 대각선에 24시편의점있는데 거기에 신라면큰사발팔아요!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018