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211 Jalan Macalister,YMCA of Penang
Character: 60%
Security: 80%
Location: 20%
Staff: 40%
Fun: 20%
Cleanliness: 100%
54%
The room was lovely, really clean, couldnt fault it. Problem is the hostel is in the middle of no-where, you have to get a taxi to get to a restaurant. There is a free breakfast and a restaurant on sight if you dont want to go out. Would probably choose somewhere more central next time.
46%
The hostel would be quite ok, though all hostels in Malaysia I've been before were cleaner and staff friendlier & more helpful. As the premises are quite open, I'm not so sure with the security. Please be aware that the hostel is located out of city. Forget the mentioned bus possiblities; the fares for cabs sum up! Recommend to get a slightly more expensive hotel in city (e.g. Hotel Mingood), in the end you spent the same money for more comfort. Sometimes very noisy.
76%
The hostel had no record of my booking, so I was lucky their were not fully booked !!
66%
Hostel was clean and safe enough - no complaints there. The location, however, is pretty poor if you want to get out and do anything. Georgetown isn't particularly nice either, best bet is to get to the north of the island!
