Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
KOMTAR - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 30 min drive
Penang Sentral - 30 min drive
Sungai Petani Station - 44 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive
Restaurants
The Mugshot Cafe - 3 min walk
Antarabangsa Enterprise - 3 min walk
The Pokok - 3 min walk
Micke's Place - 3 min walk
Wheeler's Coffee - 2 min walk
About this property
The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel
When you stay at The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. Also, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Indonesian, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 15 2024 to November 14 2026 (dates subject to change).
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
80's Guesthouse Hostel George Town
80's Guesthouse Hostel
80's Guesthouse George Town
80's Guesthouse
The 80's Guesthouse
The 80's Hostel George Town
The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel George Town
The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel currently open?
This property is closed from November 15 2024 to November 14 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel like?
The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel is a short 14-minute walk from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and 17 minutes' walk from KOMTAR.
The 80's Guesthouse - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
13 Dec 2023
Tobias
Tobias, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2023
Nice relaxing hostel
Comfortable bed. Decent hot shower. Lockers in the dorm that appeared to be secure. Unusually for a hostel, they provided shampoo and handwash in the showers and bathroom.
It's rather spartan but is relaxing and enjoyable. Has most things you need. The one thing lacking was a kettle.
Tim
Tim, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2023
Location very good for food/walkable town area.
If you like classic and old building this style will fullfill you need. Only the staircase I think owner need to fix, some of the part already loose. pls take a look on it!
Jack Sheng
Jack Sheng, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Sep 2022
I appreciated how clean the shared facilities are and how kind the other guests and staff are!
Xiao Fang
Xiao Fang, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Aug 2022
S
S, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 Jul 2022
Need to provide drinking water
KENNETH CHAW VUI
KENNETH CHAW VUI, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Jan 2020
Perfect little stay
Great hostel, right in the centre of Georgetown but not too loud at night. I have no complaints what so ever!
Lewis
Lewis, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2019
Great Hostel, 100% Recommend.
Awesome hostel. Clean, great facilities, comfy beds, nice AC. Location is fantastic. Super friendly staff.
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Apr 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Nov 2018
Very clean rooms and a great location! I would stay here again.
Izzy
Izzy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2018
Great experience
It was great the location, the room and everything but I really think there should be a curtain for a hostel to keep the privacy for the guest and the wifi is not really good. Still the overall is great the staff are really nice. I would recommended it👍