Located in George Town, Tido Hostel Penang is in the city center. Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and ESCAPE Adventureplay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penang Hill and Ferringgi Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at City Stadium or Penang International Sports Arena.
Restoran Nasi Padang, Hotel International - 1 min walk
Roti Canai Jalan Argyll - 2 min walk
See Kong Ooi Restaurant - 2 min walk
Foong Wei Heong Restaurant Sdn. Bhd - 3 min walk
About this property
Tido Hostel Penang
Hostel located in Downtown George Town
KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal are located near Tido Hostel Penang, which provides free self-serve breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Secured bike storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Tido Hostel Penang include perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
Shared bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Indonesian, Malay
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Tour and ticket assistance
More
5 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels
More
Air conditioning
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: MYR 100.00
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: MYR 30.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: MYR 40.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: MYR 40.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Tido Hostel Penang Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town
Frequently asked questions
Is Tido Hostel Penang pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Tido Hostel Penang?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
Does Tido Hostel Penang provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Tido Hostel Penang Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 61 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 61 reviews" "
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 61 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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4 - Poor
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2 - Terrible
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
10 Mar 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.
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.
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.
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.