Tido Hostel Penang

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of KOMTAR

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In the heart of Downtown George Town, Tido Hostel Penang offers a lively vibe with free self-serve breakfast and a snack bar/deli. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your bike securely, or join the daily manager's reception where you can mingle with fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries

Room options

Lower Bunk in Female Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Top Bunk in Female Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Top Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Lower Bunk in Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room Female Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Mixed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed In Mixed Dormitory - Upper Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room (Mixed) - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In Female Dormitory (Female Only) - Upper Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room (Female Only) - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In Mixed Dormitory - Lower Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Female Only Dormitory - Lower Bunk

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gurney Drive - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Padang International Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clarke Street Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng Stall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Naina's Roti Bakar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aecoffeepg - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪明園茶室 (Chee Meng Cafe)前大華茶室雲吞麵 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tido Hostel Penang

When you stay at Tido Hostel Penang, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Also, Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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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

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Bicycle parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of MYR 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of MYR 40.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 50.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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

Are pets allowed at Tido Hostel Penang?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Tido Hostel Penang?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Tido Hostel Penang.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Tido Hostel Penang?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tido Hostel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge of MYR 30.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of MYR 40.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What's the area around Tido Hostel Penang like?

Tido Hostel Penang is in Downtown George Town, a short 13-minute walk from KOMTAR and 19 minutes' walk from Gurney Drive.

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Reviews

Tido Hostel Penang Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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 :)

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The workers are friendly
Sathia Jesudas, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lounge was fantastic. Simple breakfast provided. The condition of the bathroom/toilet could be better.
Anon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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。
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place 1. WiFi can be improved 2. Tho no shoes are allowed in the dormitory, the hygiene doesn’t match the condition
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 nights stay, but next chance,more.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Alice, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

cozy and comfortable room to relax while to look at scene of Georgetown
Takiine, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Melvin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Siti Natashah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Christine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.

6/10 Good

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.
MARSITHAH, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

추천합니다.

현관문이랑 엘리베이터를 탈려면 카드키가 있어야해서 안전한거 같았고 5층라운지에는 전자렌지,정수기,그릇,냉장고가 있어서 즉석식품사서 먹었어요. 숙소도 깨끗하고 화장실도 넓고 뜨거운물도 잘나왔어요!! 수압도 쎄서 좋았어요. 그리고 한국컵라면은 근처 마트에 안팔아요ㅜㅜ 2일동안 찾으러 다녔는데 숙소앞에 팔았어요ㅋㅋ 숙소현관문에서 오른쪽 대각선에 24시편의점있는데 거기에 신라면큰사발팔아요!!!
Jihyun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hostel. I love it so much. I hope i will be back again.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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).
Patricia, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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。
TS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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。
SATSU, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
TSK, 3-night trip