Nice place,lovely staff,big room.Location is a little bit too far from tourist attractions,but that means a good night sleep.Bus stops are near,so you will find all those "important"places.Within 20 minutes walking distance are many good food stalls with excellent dishes.Drinking water is free in the hotel.Breakfast is poor but keeps you going until you reach those food stalls.Only negativ thing:the... More

Clean and Simple Room, but a bit smelly...we could overcome it by opening the window to let the fresh air in. We pay only rm 90 for a twin room and already included a simple breakfast. Location is not so good, far from food stall or mall, except if you are seeking for medication in Island Hospital. Island Hospital is... More

For its price, YMCA Penang is one of the cheapest and cleanest accommodations around. Rooms are clean with working TVs, a good airconditioner, working hot water showers, coffee-making facilities and decent breakfasts. It's a good place to stay if you want a quiet, clean place, but bear in mind that it is a little far from most tourist spots. Note... More

The idea of YMCA hostels around the world is offering budget place to stay. This is one of those worth of money places which you can stay nights, don't expect fancy things such as breakfast but take a look around such as ballroom where you can find people who are doing their ballroom sessions or any other activities. If you... More

I booked it last minute in feb 2012. Since I was new to penang had difficulty fiinding the place, but with GPS and the friendly people of penang, it should not be a prob. We checked in to a beautifully, a bit overly furnished standard room, which was so so neat and clean. The toilets we good and clean. When... More

Although not very close to the city centre this Y has clean good rooms. Taxis available. Can walk to Komtar within 25 minutes. Or take a public bus. Komtar has the free tourist/public bus going around the city. Same buses may not come to the Hotel area and check with the drivers. Walking distance to the Lifting Buddha's Temple and... More

We decided to stay at YMCA in Penang, and we're glad we did. Not only it was affordable, but it was clean and the staff were amazing. They were prompt in everything. The room is rather spartan, but then it's nice.