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YMCA International Hostel (Hostel)

  • 211 Jalan Macalister
    Georgetown , MALAYSIA | View map
  • Price Range: Mid-range
  • Neighbourhood: Georgetown
  • Atmosphere: Backpacker - Upmarket and Low-key

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Lonely Planet Review

Quotes A fair way out of the town centre, Penang's YMCA offers the usual simple but spotless standards you would expect. It has a couple of restaurants and a shop, and is a pleasant alternative to the rougher-edged hostels in town.

The YMCA has been in Penang for a long time, and the main building here is a rather ugly, ageing affair, but recent additions have jazzed the place up and the new wing has lift access. There are 70 rooms in total, which are simple, unpretentious and clean. All have air-con, attached shower and TV, so for this price they are a bargain. Of course, there is a slightly institutional feel to the YMCA, but good on-site facilities including a provisions shop, well-equipped gym, badminton courts and even a beauty salon make it feel more like an economical mid-range hotel, and the atmosphere is friendly and sociable.

Review by author Richard Watkins

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How To Get There

Coming From: PENANG AIRPORT Distance: 15KM Journey: APPROX 25minutes. Mode of trasnport: AIRPORT LIMO, YMCA SHUTTLE VAN* (Mid April onwards) & Public Bus (introduced April 2006) Est. Cost: RM35-RM38 by Airport Taxi/ Limo YMCA Shuttle* (min RM30 per trip/ or RM15 per person) starting Mid April & prior reservation with Hostel Department Route/ Direction: From the airport via Jalan Sultan Azalan Shah (heading to town/ Bt Feringgi area), take left turn (upon reaching 'Glugor roundabout'), Jalan Masjid Negeri, head straight to Jalan Scotland, right turn to Jalan York (at the junction before Penang turf club/ Union School), Jalan Utama (right turn, passing thru Penang General Hospital) left turn (upon seeing the next junction & jail in front) and straight until the end with your left turn taking you to Jalan Macalister (YMCA) Coming From: Penang Jetty, Railway (Butterworth): Distance: 3.5KM Journey: < 10minutes. est Cost: RM8-RM10 by taxi/ cab OR public bus No. 1-2 (blue/white color), Public Bus 1-2, RM1.00 How: Alight from ferry Jalan Pengkalan Weld, heading to Komtar on the Penang Road, take the left turn to Jalan Burma, left turn to Anson Road, take right turn upon Jalan Perak junction and proceed to Jalan Macalister (YMCA) From KTM railway station (Butterworth)- Penang Island: Distance: approx 15mins journey fare: RM0.60 per person./ trip How: Take a ferry cross over to Penang island upon arrving Butterworth terminal. follow the same as from Penang ferr terminal then.

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Facilities

  1. Communal area - Indoor
  2. Air conditioning
  3. Wi-fi available
  4. Breakfast included
  5. 24 hour reception
  6. Restaurant
  7. Free parking
  8. Linen included
  1. Security facilities
  2. Bike Parking
  3. Lift / Elevator
  4. Luggage Storage
  5. Telephone/Fax Facilities
  6. Towels
  7. Travel Desk/Travel Info

Author Tip

The YMCA isn't in the most convenient of locations. The city's polo field and general hospital are just down the road, but it's a long walk along a busy road into town.