Tido Hostel Penang

Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
‪7 min walk‬
Place, KOMTAR
‪12 min walk‬
Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Lower Bunk in Female Dormitory

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Free WiFi

Top Bunk in Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Free WiFi

Top Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Free WiFi

Lower Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room Female Only

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Double Room Mixed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

About the area

George Town

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown George Town hostel, you'll find Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Pasar Chowrasta. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and New World Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

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What's nearby

Pasar Chowrasta - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Clarke Street Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng Stall - ‬1 min walk
‪Nasi Padang International Hotel - ‬1 min walk
‪Shill 90’S - ‬2 min walk
‪敦隆餐室 - ‬1 min walk
‪Dusky Coffee Roastery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tido Hostel Penang

Hostel near KOMTAR in George Town

There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Tido Hostel Penang also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

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

16 guestrooms or units

5 levels

Manager's reception (free)

Deli

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Smoking in designated areas

Tido Hostel Penang offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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CA $99 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tido Hostel Penang

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 50.0 per night.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay
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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Early check-in fee: MYR 30.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: MYR 40.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: MYR 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Tido Hostel Penang to the airport?

Tido Hostel Penang is 11.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tido Hostel Penang have an airport shuttle?

Tido Hostel Penang offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Tido Hostel Penang to the beach?

This hostel is 9.6 mi (31-min drive) from Ferringgi Beach and 7 mi (23-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tido Hostel Penang offer free breakfast?

Tido Hostel Penang does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tido Hostel Penang?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Tido Hostel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in costs MYR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Tido Hostel Penang?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Tido Hostel Penang have a pool?

Tido Hostel Penang does not have a pool.

Does Tido Hostel Penang have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Tido Hostel Penang to downtown George Town?

Tido Hostel Penang is 0.5 mi away from George Town.

Tido Hostel Penang Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Jun 5, 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I had a good stay at Tido's. Highlights have definitely been the easy-going reception staff as well the lovely common area on the top floor. I would recommend anyone visiting Penang to stay here. It's centrally located and has a 24 hour reception. The staff are accommodating and the area itself is convenient. The only wish for improvement is for the toilets and bathrooms to be cleaned daily. But in general the hostel is well kept :)

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Mar 10, 2020

Liked: Staff & service

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Sathia Jesudas

Feb 10, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The workers are friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Feb 5, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, 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

Verified

8/10 Good

Anon

Jan 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The lounge was fantastic. Simple breakfast provided. The condition of the bathroom/toilet could be better.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jan 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nov 1, 2019

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

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Apr 15, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sin

Mar 12, 2019

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

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Feb 3, 2019

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

3 nights stay, but next chance,more.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

Verified

4/10 Poor

Alice

Jan 5, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Takiine

Dec 27, 2018

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

cozy and comfortable room to relax while to look at scene of Georgetown

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Melvin

Oct 28, 2018

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siti Natashah

Oct 28, 2018

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

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Jul 15, 2018

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

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

Verified

6/10 Okay

Ooi

Apr 3, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Verified

6/10 Okay

MARSITHAH

Mar 13, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: 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

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Mar 5, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jihyun

Feb 12, 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Oct 31, 2017

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

Amazing hostel. I love it so much. I hope i will be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

Verified

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Oct 31, 2017

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Décevant

Propreté dans les salles de bains et toilettes laissait à désirer + petit déjeuner scandaleux (les quelques trucs à manger étaient recouverts de fourmis, la vaisselle etait super sale) et connexion internet ne marchait pas. La deuxième nuit, toutes les toilettes de l'étage (4) étaient bouchées et super sales, elles n'ont été nettoyées que plus de 24h plus tard. Grosse blague, surtout pour le prix que cela nous a coûté (une chambre double, 25usd / nuit avec salle de bains communes).

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

Verified

6/10 Okay

TS

Oct 24, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

綺麗なホテル

とても綺麗で清潔感のある部屋だった。ラウンジもオシャレでこの値段この設備は満足。ただ、Wi-Fiがどの階でもかなり繋がりにくかった。そこだけが難点。

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SATSU

Oct 19, 2017

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

とにかく従業員の人達が優しい

海外旅行すら不慣れな私が初めてホステルを利用しましたが、設備もベッドもとてもきれいでした。勉強中な拙い英語も丁寧に聞いて下さり、理解に時間がかかっても嫌な顔せず気さくに接してくれました。近くにコンビニもあるので、消耗品はそこで調達できるのが有難いです。次訪れる際はぜひまた利用させて頂きたいと思います。

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Oct 9, 2017

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

Great hostel, in a good location.

This is a great little hostel, located within walking distance of the hustle and bustle of Georgetown. The room (double) was clean and was quiet despite being set back from a main road. I have to say the included breakfast wasn't that amazing (cup of tea and a piece of toast) but the kitchen area/relaxation area is well set out with a nice view of the streets below. For breakfast just head 30 seconds down the road for local Roti Canai, so good and rammed with locals, only 7RM. The hotel was clean with friendly staff. Good Wifi too. I would happily stay here again on my next visit to Penang.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

Verified

8/10 Good

TSK

Oct 9, 2017

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

整潔新穎

這家hostel離紅園很近，也很近免費巴士CAT的8號站，很方便就可到達光大和碼頭。而房間的冷氣要問樓面借remote來開的。整體來說很整潔，locker鎖很多是壞的。浴室可以接受

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

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Tido Hostel Penang Reviews

Reviews

Very good

8.4/10

8.4/10

6.8/10

8.2/10

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Verified traveller

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Not bad

Verified traveller

8/10 Good

Sathia Jesudas

Sathia Jesudas

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Andrew

8/10 Good

Anon

Anon

10/10 Excellent

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