We reserved a standard twin for 3 nights and extended to 4. Had a/c (which dripped constantly, only negative) in a clean spacious room with clean beds. It is a very old colonial home which is why people say it is loud. We didn't mind. They did a great job remodeling, maintaining the character of the building, especially the toilets... More

We stayed 3 nights at the Old Penang Guesthouse based on the great reviews it received. It turned out to be the perfect choice for us! Pros: -Great location in the heart of old Penang -1 block from hawker stalls selling cheap food (try the banana pancakes and red bean buns!) -Elegantly-restored building -Free, basic breakfast that's all you can... More

One of the cheapest places in Georgetown, and located close to many things. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was spartan. The guesthouse offered free filtered water and shared showers and bathrooms. The air conditioners were not great and the staff we not get friendly. Also the area was quite loud at night so hard to get a good... More

A clean, quiet, central place with great atmosphere in Georgetown. The 8 bed dorm was good, shower and toilet clean and fresh. Breakfast ok. Staff helpful.

Stayed there for 3 night, spacious room, clean, tho the bathroom is shared but its always clean, hot shower works, free breakfast (toast, coffee or tea), overall i love staying here.

Old Penang Guesthouse is a very comfortable yet basic place to stay. It is a guesthouse, not a 5 star hotel, and as such it suited us very nicely for a week. Clean tidy room with ensuite at an extremely good price. Free breakfast, free wifi, plenty of hot water, air con. It is situated really well in Love Lane... More

It was a nice hostel, don't get me wrong. Very beautiful and the staff were great. But when we were here it was fully booked, but SO quiet. There were people around, but no one spoke, and it was not social at all. I'm sure it has to do with the guests there, but I can't help but think the... More

What a pity. This backpackers is in a beautiful old building, the communal bathrooms and other areas are kept very clean and the general vibe is good and staff pleasant BUT....we stayed in room 1 which should come with a noise warning and at a reduced price. As mentioned in review below, it is over the porch area and the... More

I'm not sure why I expected more from this guesthouse, perhaps the reviews I read here gave me a different impression. The rooms were clean and spacious enough and had an overwhelming smell of moth balls. The hotel spiel goes a bit overboard in my opinion. "fitted with authentic antique lamps" Not! "Old Penang Guesthouse is a beautifully restored pre-war... More