Hostel in Penang

Pine Armenian

7.9/10 Good | 78 Reviews
5-star hostel
Pine Armenian

21 Lorong Soo Hong George Town | Penang, 10200, MY View Map

7.9 Good 78 Reviews View Map
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Rooms

No booking fees and the full price before you book

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In every room: Bath or Shower · Shared bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

97 ft²

Complimentary coffeeKitchenetteMicrowave

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

97 ft²

Complimentary coffeeKitchenetteMicrowave

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

216 ft²

City viewRoom with viewComplimentary coffee

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

162 ft²

Complimentary coffeeKitchenetteMicrowave

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

162 ft²

KitchenetteMicrowaveRefrigerator

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bidet

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm - Shared Bathroom

Air conditioningFree WifiLocker(s)

Key facts

Property type
5-star hostel
Address
21 Lorong Soo Hong George Town | Penang, 10200, MY
Nearest airport
Penang International Airport · 15 km (straight line)
Check-in / check-out
15:00 / 12:00
Top facilities
Kitchen, Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk
Rooms
34
Guest score
7.9/10 from 78 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Penang
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About Pine Armenian

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Pine Armenian. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation.

At Pine Armenian, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. In select rooms within the hostel, a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired.

It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and towels for your convenience. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

Top Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Location

21 Lorong Soo Hong George Town | Penang, 10200, MY

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Top attractions

2
  • 1Penang HillLandmark · about 20 min drive6.8 km
  • 2Kek Lok Si TempleLandmark · about 20 min drive7.3 km

Getting around

1
  • 3Penang International Airport (PEN)Airport · about 40 min drive15 km

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Services & Facilities

14 amenities in 5 categories.

General

3 items
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Non-smoking property
  • Private check-in/check-out

Languages spoken

2 items
  • English
  • Malay

Media & Technology

1 item
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

6 items
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Room towels provided
  • Shared kitchen

Services and Conveniences

2 items
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Daily Housekeeping

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    15:00
  • Check-out
    12:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]

FAQs about Pine Armenian

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pine Armenian?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Which facilities does Pine Armenian have?
Facilities include kitchen, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk.
How far is Pine Armenian from the airport?
Penang International Airport is about 15 km away in a straight line.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

7.9 /10
Good
Based on 78 Reviews
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Teddyishiro
Solo Traveler · May 31, 2026
8.0

Easy to access from main attraction point

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T S.
Solo Traveler · Aug 11, 2024
10.0

Nice hostel and location Liked: The staff was nice and the beds comfortable. It was a secure building with filtered cold drinking water. Ac in rooms and bedding and bed was comfortable. I extended and would stay again. Disliked: Dorms need privacy curtains

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Rahmat
Solo Traveler · Aug 24, 2024
9.0

I def would come back staying again if I come to Penang! :) Liked: I like the concept of staying here for travellers. Everything is with passcodes and numbers and such, and every guest has different numbers to remember. Very modern and secure, I feel like I was staying in a futuristic next-gen hotel

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Sachi
Solo Traveler · Aug 27, 2024
9.0

Excellent! Liked: Clean, good location, very friendly and helpful staff. I was in a bit uncomfortable situation and they immediately helped me a lot to make it better. very flexible :) Disliked: nothing but I wish it would be nice to have curtains in each bed.

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David
Solo Traveler · Oct 7, 2024
9.0

Would recommend to others and stay again. Liked: Really enjoyed my stay here. The place just opened so everything is brand new. Good location. Very clean overall. Free coffee and water. Bed was a bit on the harder side for my own taste. Good WiFi. Cold AC. Friendly staff and owner. Disliked: The dig

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Robin
Solo Traveler · Oct 18, 2024
6.0

Nice place, but sleeping is a problem! Liked: Very friendly cleaner from Myanmar (who is the only staff in the hostel). Check-in goes electronically by entry-codes provided by a message from the hostel owner after booking. You get a code for the front door, a code for your dorm room and a code for y

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Volodymyr
Solo Traveler · Oct 23, 2024
9.0

Perfect solo travel in Georgetown Liked: The location is perfect. Pretty close to the mosque, close to the little India and Jetty food court. Close to the shore. Everything is on the pin code, so you have to know that it's a hostless hostel if that makes sense and help yourself. The check-in proce

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T S.
Solo Traveler · Oct 31, 2024
10.0

Great budget hostel with Amazing location Liked: Clean and modern. Staff was great and great location. Disliked: I thought it was great

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Ann
Solo Traveler · Dec 6, 2024
9.0

Great value. Great location. Liked: Great location. Very walkable. Clean bedding. Appreciated the locker and free hot/cold water dispenser. Great communication, response and recommendations.

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Annita T.
Solo Traveler · Dec 10, 2024
8.0

Nice stay overall in the city center Liked: The location is perfect. Staff even if is remotely, they help. Bed is comfortable and bathrooms clean. Disliked: The main door lock system. The pad is not useful for putting the code. Fortunately is always someone to help. For the room and locker access wa

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Malgorzata
Solo Traveler · Dec 15, 2024
8.0

Liked: Clean rooms, comfortable beds. Nice atmosphere. Good A/C. Very very friendly staff. Disliked: The rooms are small and no window. No curtains for the beds would be nice to have. Bathrooms are bit old.

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Sherouk
Solo Traveler · Dec 21, 2024
10.0

Highly recommended for solo travelers Liked: Very social hostel , i really had the best time Disliked: Toilet papers will be finished quickly and one of the bathroom spays font work,also number of bathrooms are not enough for all these dorms

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Ojcius
Solo Traveler · Dec 27, 2024
8.0

Liked: Great location. Very clean. Free coffee and tea provided. The ac in the rooms blows cold which is good Disliked: The check-in process is confusing, and the coded door locks can take a bit of practice

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Anirudh
Solo Traveler · Jan 9, 2025
8.0

A clean, minimalist property in a prime Georgetown location. Liked: Everything was flawless. Super clean property with a minimalist design. Located right in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, surrounded by beautiful buildings and graffiti to explore. Disliked: The ground-floor socializing area is quit

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Ahmed A.
Solo Traveler · Jan 13, 2025
10.0

Liked: I like this place and I highly recommand, nice gentelman cleaning the place everyday and small kichen with all what you might need, great place to have some friends and enjoy george town Disliked: If they could add a curtain to each bed it will be perfect

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Ekoydakoykoy
Solo Traveler · Jan 22, 2025
9.0

Centrally located Liked: Location is very good Disliked: The common area is too small to meet and chill with fellow travelers

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Maysam
Solo Traveler · Feb 22, 2025
8.0

Liked: Good location. Clean. Free coffee and water. Ac. Good wifi. Disliked: No privacy curtain. The online staff don't know the neighborhood enough to give recommendations. In one case the restaurant that they recommended was permanently closed.

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Patrycja
Solo Traveler · Mar 26, 2025
10.0

Liked: The room was big with enough space! Beds are comfortable, prime location, very clean, good showers, good wifi! Disliked: The top bed was making a lots of noice!

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Gill
Solo Traveler · Apr 27, 2025
10.0

Highly recommended Liked: No keys needed. All codes, including the lockers. Great location: walking around the tourist area: easy Disliked: No human reception . All done remotely

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Hadeel
Solo Traveler · May 4, 2025
8.0

Liked: Clean and perfect location, but very easy to hear ppl from another room

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lisa
Solo Traveler · Jun 24, 2025
10.0

Liked: There is no receptionist however they communicate on whatsapp and the response time is quick. Super clean and comfortable. Right next to the famous graffiti art.

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Jobe
Solo Traveler · Jul 18, 2025
10.0

It was a great place to stay in and meet with new people for me this hostel was the best hostel I have tried Liked: Literally everything Disliked: Nothing everything was perfect

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Mohamed
Solo Traveler · Aug 24, 2025
1.0

Liked: The lockers were super spacious, I could put my entire bag in them

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jason.lyt97
Solo Traveler · Nov 16, 2025
7.0

Good value and helpful staff, but the facilities and ventilation need some upgrades Liked: Value for money, friendly and helpful staff, location is close to Jetty Bus Stop (for free bus), and Little India Bus Stop (to go to Batu Ferringhi area) and close to many attraction spots in Georgetown. There

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Marin
Solo Traveler · Dec 5, 2025
9.0

Liked: I stayed in 2 rooms for a total of 6 nights. The first 5 nights I stayed in a room that looked fairly old and the beds would creek and sound all night long if someone moved. I thought (and this was my fault because I didnt ask) that all rooms would be the same so I just continued my stay ther

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Mary
Solo Traveler · Dec 9, 2025
7.0

Convenient for just a sleep, but not really social. Liked: The hostel was very clean. The common area was clean and I liked that they had water available for coffee or tea and also a refrigerator. It is also only a 15 minute walk from the ferry. Disliked: My main issue was the noise. Every time I tu

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Andreea I.
Couple · Dec 23, 2025
10.0

i love how helpful the staff is and how clean they keep the place! Liked: the location is great close to the art street, the place is so clean, the sheets smell so nice and my favorite part the staff is SO friendly! they're so quick to help with everything! i extended 3 more nights because i like it

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Zhuang
Solo Traveler · Dec 30, 2025
4.0

Liked: The online check in was fast and the host is very responsive and kind, the location is very good. Disliked: The bed makes so much noise, basically every small move makes noise that is really annoying. And the wall is not voice proof at all, there were people talking until 7am, I basically can

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Sugarmaa
Solo Traveler · Jan 1, 2026
10.0

Liked: Location

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Minqi
Solo Traveler · Jan 5, 2026
4.0

The stay was terrible. Liked: The facilities are not new, and the room is not sound proof. People kept talking until the morning. I can hear all the noises clearly. I did not sleep well those days as the bed was not comfy...

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