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Where to stay in Georgetown, Penang – The best area to stay and the pick of the hotels

February 25, 2020 By James Clark

Where to stay in Penang

Penang is a state in Malaysia that includes the island of Penang and the strip of adjacent land on the peninsula. For most visitors when they say they are going to Penang they mean they are going to Georgetown, on the northeast tip of Penang island (Pulau Pinang). [Georgetown in relation to Pulau Pinang and […]

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Guesthouse Review: Goodnight Cafe & Homestay, Penang – Malaysia

January 29, 2020 By James Clark

Guesthouse Name: Goodnight Cafe & Homestay. Address: 274, Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at Goodnight Cafe & Homestay in Georgetown, Penang. I was staying here for a night so I was just looking for a cheap room in a central location. The rate was 40 MYR, plus there is the 10 MYR […]

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Guesthouse Review: Lang Hoose, Penang – Malaysia

January 26, 2020 By James Clark

Guesthouse Name: Lang Hoose. Address: 269, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at Lang Hoose in Georgetown, Penang. I booked it online and selected it from the many guesthouses on offer for the combination of price and location. The rate was 77.90 MYR per night, plus there is the 10 MYR tax that […]

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Penang Travel Guide

March 8, 2019 By James Clark

Penang Travel Guide

Travel Guides > Malaysia > Penang Travel Guide Nomadic Notes Blog Posts The Brooklyn of Penang – Seven Streets Precinct / South George Town Cafes in Penang for writers and digital nomads – My list of cafes in Penang. The five foot way of Georgetown, Penang – The sheltered shopfront walkways of Penang. Penang through […]

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Guesthouse Review: Kimberley House, Georgetown – Malaysia

February 24, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Name: Kimberley House. Address: 59 Kimberley Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at Kimberley House in Georgetown, Penang. I booked online and the rate was 42.90 MYR ($10.50 USD) per night, plus a 10 MYR tax that is collected by the hotel. I picked it for its location on Kimberley Street, which is […]

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The Brooklyn of Penang – Seven Streets Precinct / South George Town

February 22, 2019 By James Clark 4 Comments

I’ve been a frequent visitor to Penang over the last decade, being one of the few places I visit on an annual basis. I spend most of my time wandering the streets of the UNESCO World Heritage area of Georgetown, as it’s undisputedly the main attraction. In the last few years though I’ve been lured […]

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Guesthouse Review: Argyll Inn, Penang – Malaysia

February 11, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Argyll Inn, Penang - Malaysia

Guesthouse Name: Argyll Inn. Address: 205 Jalan Argyll, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at the Argyll Inn in Georgetown, Penang, and I booked it online and picked it for its price and location. The Argyll Inn is located just outside of the UNESCO World Heritage zone of Georgetown, though it still feels like the old […]

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Hotel Review: Hotel Continental Penang, George Town – Malaysia

February 9, 2019 By James Clark

Hotel Review: Hotel Continental Penang, George Town - Malaysia

Guesthouse Name: Hotel Continental Penang. Address: 5 Jalan Penang, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at the Hotel Continental Penang in Georgetown, Penang. I booked online at the rate of $40USD, which doesn’t include local tax collected at the hotel. That was a discounted rate and not a bad deal for a 3-Star hotel in […]

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Guesthouse Review: Eastern Inn, Georgetown, Penang – Malaysia

February 7, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Eastern Inn, Georgetown, Penang - Malaysia

Guesthouse Name: Eastern Inn. Address: 27 Muntri Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at the Eastern Inn in Georgetown, Penang. I booked a double room with private bathroom, and booked online at the rate of 60 MYR ($14.75 USD), plus there is the 10 MYR government tax which you pay at the hotel. This […]

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Guesthouse Review: Rainbow Guesthouse Penang, Georgetown – Malaysia

February 4, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Name: Rainbow Guesthouse Penang. Address: 5 Lorong Muda, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at the Rainbow Guesthouse Penang in Georgetown, Penang. I got a single room with a shared bathroom, and I booked it online and selected it for its price and location within the old town. This is my preferred area to […]

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