Hostel in Georgetown

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street

8.5/10 V. good | 89 Reviews
3-star hostel
Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street

484 Beach Street Georgetown | Georgetown, 10300, MY View Map

8.5 V. good 89 Reviews View Map
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Rooms

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In every room: Air conditioning · Safety/security feature · Bath or Shower · Desk

Twin Room

108 ft²

Entire unit located on ground floorEntire unit wheelchair accessibleGround floor available

Deluxe Queen Room

108 ft²

No viewFree WifiEntire unit located on ground floor

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

108 ft²

Free WifiNonsmokingShared bathroom

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

65 ft²

Free WifiNonsmokingShared bathroom

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street at a glance

Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback

Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street is on Beach Street in Central George Town. Penang International Airport is around half an hour away by car without traffic. The Penang Islamic Museum and Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang are a short walk away. Families can choose rooms with two single beds.

Quick facts

Airport
Penang International Airport (PEN): 18.5 km by road, about 29 min by car without traffic (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Penang Islamic Museum
0.6 km, about 7 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang
0.7 km, about 8 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Goddess of Mercy Temple
1.1 km, about 13 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Georgetown
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort.

For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay.

Top Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Location

484 Beach Street Georgetown | Georgetown, 10300, MY

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Services & Facilities

28 amenities in 7 categories.

General

6 items
  • Accessible by stairs
  • Non-smoking property
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Adult only
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Languages spoken

3 items
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Malay

Media & Technology

1 item
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

12 items
  • Cleaning products available
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Air Conditioning
  • Shower
  • Room towels provided
  • Shared kitchen
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • Trash cans
  • Reading light
  • Toiletries provided
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed

Security

2 items
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available

Services and Conveniences

3 items
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Cashless payment available
  • Desk/workspace available
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Health Services

1 item
  • First aid kit available

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    15:00
  • Check-out
    11:00

FAQs about Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street

How can I travel from Penang International Airport to the hotel?
A car ride from Penang International Airport takes around half an hour without traffic. The journey time depends on traffic.
What can I walk to near Penang Islamic Museum?
Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang is a short walk away. Goddess of Mercy Temple and Francis Light Memorial are an easy walk.
What bed setup does Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street have for families or groups?
Some rooms have two single beds. Some of the cheaper rooms share a bathroom.
What is in the rooms in Georgetown?
Every room has a desk. Free Wi-Fi is available.
What do guests like about Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street?
Guests often praise the clean rooms and helpful staff. Many guests also like the central location.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
What is there to see near Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street?
Places nearby include Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis.
Which facilities does Swing & Pillows @ Beach Street have?
Facilities include kitchen and free Wi-Fi.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

8.5 /10
V. good
Based on 89 Reviews
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Felix
Group Traveler · May 23, 2025
10.0

perfect

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Jeremy
Solo Traveler · Oct 18, 2022
10.0

Grsb this place while it’s new! Liked: Attentive, welcoming staff; comfortable bed; new & clean facility; quiet and atmospheric part of town

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Clodagh-Mae
Couple · Nov 21, 2022
8.0

great location, lovely place to go back to after a busy day exploring Penang Liked: very clean, comfortable rooms, great location Disliked: Bathroom facilities were a bit awkward as they were in the same cubicle and only 4 of them, but we still didn’t mind and it wasn’t ever an issue

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Daniel
Couple · Nov 28, 2022
10.0

Liked: The facilities are new and clean, Andy and his colleagues are great!

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Daniel
Couple · Dec 3, 2022
10.0

Liked: The host Andy is really nice and the faculties are great, we decided to stay an extra two nights here!

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Hurri
Solo Traveler · Dec 20, 2022
10.0

Liked: Rooom was very comfy. Freee food. Host was very helpful. Disliked: The location a bit far. Compared to the previous hostel I stayed in Georgetown

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Faatimah
Solo Traveler · Jan 29, 2023
9.0

Liked: Good location and clean. Disliked: bathrooms were downstairs. very quiet place.

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Esmee
Solo Traveler · Feb 24, 2023
7.0

Nice location, comfort could be better. Liked: Great location, comfy beds Disliked: Cleanliness of bathrooms could have been better. I am not a big fan of showering in the toilet room, but this is very common in Asia. People in neighbouring rooms were very loud, the walls were thin. It is a conta

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Nicholas
Couple · Mar 1, 2023
10.0

Liked: Excellent location which is walking distance to much of the old city. The bed was comfy, the whole hostel was very clean and the kitchen was big with everything needed including a fridge, plates, cups, a toaster, hot water and drinking water. Disliked: The walls and floors are not very thick

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Yu J.
Solo Traveler · Mar 7, 2023
10.0

strong recommendation to solo traveller near tourist spot Liked: Bedroom super nice and clean! Bathroom also quite nice! Disliked: soundproof not good can hear people running but people are quiet after 11pm so not big issue

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Taylor
Couple · Mar 14, 2023
8.0

Liked: Walking distance to many hawker centers and attractions. Common area downstairs has a shared fridge and toaster for guests. Complimentary coffee and water dispenser available. Aircon in room worked well to cool the room. Disliked: Footsteps and doors shutting echoed and carried through the ha

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Keith
Solo Traveler · May 14, 2023
8.0

Pretty good place to stay Liked: Aircon worked well, good bed, a common area with water, tea, microwave etc, I enjoyed my stay, it was comfortable and would happily stay there again. Disliked: Thin walls but wasn't a problem 99% of time.

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Praveen
Solo Traveler · Jun 4, 2023
10.0

Absolute value for money! Liked: A really calm and composed atmosphere. The best part was that i had a room to myself. The bathrooms are shared but that's okay! The owners were quite helpful too! Disliked: Nothing really.

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Kingkaew
Family with young children · Jun 6, 2023
8.0

I came with my brother. We really have a nice stay here. It’s very closed by everything I can walk around in George Town Liked: Everything, clean, quiet, near by everything. can work around George Town Disliked: No have

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Fabian
Couple · Jul 12, 2023
8.0

Just ok Liked: Never saw any staff, but otherwise it does it's job. Would I rebook? Probably try a different one. So basically nothing to complain about, but nothing to point out either. Location is good. Disliked: No window in room

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G
Solo Traveler · Nov 5, 2023
10.0

Great stay! Liked: It was such a wonderful stay here - location was fantastic and the place was very clean and felt quite homely. You have to do self check in as there's no staff but it's very easy Disliked: I had the room with windows to the road so I could hear the cars drive past but it's general

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hudhayfa a.
Solo Traveler · Jan 5, 2024
10.0

Liked: I liked the vibe??

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Mary J.
Couple · Feb 16, 2024
10.0

great experience Liked: clean and spacious. Good location. Near to everything Disliked: na

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Peter
Solo Traveler · Feb 17, 2024
8.0

If you’re in georgetown as a solo traveler and want a few nights to yourself/private room - this is a great choice Liked: Got a private room- bed was comfortable and the ac worked great - super important when it was 95degrees all week! Good location 10 minute walk as soon as you get off the ferry.

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Attikah
Couple · Apr 27, 2024
8.0

Just to you need to clean your toilet. A little bit slippery Disliked: Toilet.

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attasiri
Couple · Jun 18, 2024
4.0

Good location to go around gorge town Liked: Location Disliked: Sound proof is bad,towel and blanket are smell

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Aisyah
Couple · Aug 1, 2024
9.0

will repeat swing & pillows Liked: location strategic, nice and well maintained facilities, self checkin and can keep our luggage before checkin or after checkout. Im arrived penang on 8am and keep luggage at lobby, checkin on 3pm. Disliked: not soundproofing. can hear people talk and walk. but not

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Eleni
Solo Traveler · Aug 3, 2024
4.0

Liked: Good Location in proximity of areas of interest. Easy check-in. Check-in one hour before as the room was ready. Disliked: Bad smell, fan noise, humidity, sheets and bathroom not so clean..

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Mehdi T.
Couple · Aug 12, 2024
10.0

Liked: The check-in process was nice and easy: one code to enter the building and one to enter the room.

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Mert
Couple · Aug 20, 2024
5.0

Disliked: There was a spider web on the ceiling of the bathroom. Some parts of the room were dusty like the table top and the shelves

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Ee
Group Traveler · Sep 20, 2024
8.0

Good and comfortable bed with clean room Liked: Hotel is clean overall Disliked: The room is small but suitable for just to stay overnight. Rooms is not soundproofed. Whole hotel not very big with very little personal space but not a problem at all

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Omar2995
Family with young children · Nov 14, 2024
5.0

Liked: The location was fine. Disliked: The room did not have any windows.

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Arunima
Group Traveler · Nov 15, 2024
9.0

Liked: Small and cozy rooms. Location wise it was good,near to all restaurants.

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fatimah z.
Group Traveler · Nov 20, 2024
8.0

For me , it is best when you are backpackers but the overall is very good. I’m just dissapointed because the toilet not

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Yusry R.
Family with young children · Dec 22, 2024
10.0

Good place for staycation ! Liked: Good place to staycation. Ada pantry to be used . But clean as you go. Disliked: There is a weird odour/smell when i come in. Something smell macam bau “kepam”. Hope can be fix it

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