At Nam Keng Hotel, discover a haven near 1st Avenue Mall. Unwind with a snack at the bar or get lost in a good book from the library, all while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests have appreciated the convenient location and amenities like luggage storage and tour assistance.
17 Cintra Street, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10100
What's nearby
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
1st Avenue Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Penang State Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
KOMTAR - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive
Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Tai Tong Cafe (大東酒樓) - 1 min walk
Il Bacaro - 1 min walk
柒憙 QiXI - 1 min walk
Tho Yuen Restaurant (桃园茶楼) - 1 min walk
Sun Yoon Kee Seafood Restaurant 新润记海鲜饭店 - 1 min walk
About this property
Nam Keng Hotel
Nam Keng Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and wired internet. Also, Goddess of Mercy Temple and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi are within a 15-minute walk.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
Offsite parking within 7 ft (MYR 6 per day)
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1900
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
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
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs MYR 6 per day (7 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Nam Keng
Nam Keng Hotel
Nam Keng Hotel Penang
Nam Keng Penang
Nam Keng Hotel Penang/George Town
Nam Keng Hotel George Town
Nam Keng George Town
Nam Keng Hotel Hotel
Nam Keng Hotel George Town
Nam Keng Hotel Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Nam Keng Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nam Keng Hotel 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 Nam Keng Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nam Keng Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nam Keng Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Nam Keng Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include 1st Avenue Mall (8-min walk) and KOMTAR (9-min walk), along with Goddess of Mercy Temple (9-min walk) and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (10-min walk).
What's the area around Nam Keng Hotel like?
Nam Keng Hotel is in Downtown George Town, a short 9-minute walk from KOMTAR and 2 minutes' walk from Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was simple yet delicious. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
clean room, staff very welcoming, air con working well and good location for food and shopping
Siew Hon
Siew Hon, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2026
Hotel is very well decorated. The locations is excellent. Fantastic shower and great aircon. Breakfast is tasty but basic and identical every day
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2025
Clean room and helpful staff
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2025
It was perfect! No complains at all. Love the location, the room and staff were absolutely lovely.
Ai Lin
Ai Lin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Awesome hotel, fantastic service and location
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Well maintained historical themed hotel.
Very convenient location to explore historical George Town. Hotel has a historical theme and is very well maintained. The breakfast is basic but good with local dishes.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Lovely hotel in Georgetown
Excellent hotel in a nice central location. Easy access to sights in Georgetown.
Lovely traditional style building with some nice features. Staff at reception were always very friendly and helpful.
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Great Hotel
Great location-many makan places within 15min walking.
Yew Khiam
Yew Khiam, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2024
Great place to stay.
Fabulous stay. Great location and wonderful staff. Characterful small boutique hotel. Definitely recommend and would gladly stay again.
shelley
shelley, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
Stay in George Town
Good location in the heart of the city. The staff are friendly and helpful and the room was always kept clean. A great stay.
Philip
Philip, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
The old world charm is a benefit together with the location
Kaylene
Kaylene, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff. Very good service.
J
J, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
It is a beautifully renovated, small hotel in the heart of the UNESCO heritage area of Georgetown, within walking distance to lots of dining options and interesting sites. The staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast and the small gift were lovely too. We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay. Thank you!
Tonia
Tonia, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 1, 2025
It was ok…old hotel in the heart of Georgetown. Staff were great in efforts to make you comfortable while staying there. Beds a little hard and staying in the old town is maybe good for a night but we stayed 3 nights.
Judy
Judy, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2024
Nam Keng was a peaceful oasis in a very busy Georgetown area. We loved the morning breakfasts, the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of our room.
Nicole
Nicole, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2023
Nice and quiet heritage house located in the central of everywhere
Vu
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Fantastic old home, beautiful hotel with a very helpful and kind staff. Highly recommend. Walking distance to major shops and famous street art.
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 30, 2025
Location is great but the bed was uncomfortable. The mattress was HARD not just firm and the pillows had no support. Breakfast was cold and lacking. But the location is great to walk around Georgetown.
Kim
Kim, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Excellent Boutique Hotel
What a Charm, beautiful boutique hotel. It has a total of 8 rooms, spacious, clean and comfortable. In the centre of the old George Town. Walking distance to attractions, lots of restaurants nearby. Breakfast is simple but enough. Don't miss it, highly recommended
Doreen
Doreen, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Great location. Able to walk everywhere. Breakfast is nothing special. Room is clean and quiet.
Maureen
Maureen, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Clean, nice place
We had a great stay. Breakfast is simple but delicious.
Tharan was really helpful. Make sure you ask for a map and street guide. You won't disappoint.
Lasitha
Lasitha, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2024
Good hotel and nice location. The room is big and I like the free breakfast too. Within walking distance to many eatery and it’s in the UNESCO area so nice to walk around
The room comes with a big king size bed,chairs, table, wardrobe and coffee tea making facility. Downside is not many channels to choose from, the bed is a little hard and room is very dusty. When I go into my bed, I can see lots of dust flying around.
Bathroom and amenities are good. AC is good and cold. Overall a good hotel but because of the bed may not stay again.
Raymond
Raymond, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 31, 2025
This was a cute, rustic, safe hotel right in the middle of historic Georgetown. We ordered a ride through the hotel which never came. Everything was fine at the hotel except wifi was terrible. I spoke to the front desk and they have 4-5 wifi you can tap into but in the 36 hours we were there two of us could never get on. So if you're planning on wifi, it's not recommended here. Our room was smaller than an average small hotel we are used and it accesses the lobby/dining area. Maybe not for a long stay but otherwise everything else was fine.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2026
We had a great stay at the hotel. The place is charming, very well located, and the staff was extremely helpful, especially the guy at reception.
Nadia
Nadia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
Great stay!
Great location - tourist spots, food and shopping.