The Frame Guesthouse

Very nice hostel! I loved the style of the building and how its heritage was preserved, had such a unique feel. My dorm was very clean and the bed was comfy. Free drinking water and a towel provided are always nice to see, too. Not a social/backpacker vibe if that’s what you’re after but the chilled and quiet atmosphere was perfect for me. Brilliant location within walking distance to major food spots and attractions. Would definitely recommend!

We had a lovely stay in the Frame. The hostel is clean, minimalist, quiet. Extremely helpful staff, who gave us loads of tips on where to eat, and what to visit. We arrived very early in the morning, and they kindly let us shower before we could check in. Nice communcal space as well, great location, close to the center and the sights. Beds are very good.

The location is great and the building itself is part of George Town's history - they kept the vibe of the place while making it comfortable. Chulia Street has a lot of street food stalls, bars, and coffee/breakfast places. It's super central with all the attractions around. Its super walkable but, if you do need to get further there are at least 4/5 bus routes passing in front of the hostel/close by that can take you to the Penang Hill or to the N. Park. There's a coffee place inside the hostel with amazing coffees, some cakes and very nice staff. There's an inner patio, reading area, big table for work... I had a situation in my room and after explaining the staff promptly gave me another room/bed. The mosque in front of the guesthouse might wake you up a couple of times due to the praying schedule but they inform about it on their description and they also provide earplugs so it shouldn't be a reason not to stay. I stayed for 2 weeks and I would go there again.

If you don’t have a room directly to the street it is good here. The ones to the street are ridiculously loud. It’s like the scooters and cars drive directly through your room. Room change was not a problem for the other nights.

Stayed in a private double with en-suite. Relatively good value for money but rooms are super basic & quite small (especially the bathroom). Room also without window but probably for the best as we couldn’t hear much from the mosque opposite. Nice social areas but wouldn’t say it has a social vibe if that’s what you’re looking for. Location great as in heart of everything you want to see.

Location was perfect. All attractions are at walkable distance. Staff behaviour was very friendly. Clean bathroom and room. Some problems like my room was in 2 floor but there was no bathroom so either go on 1 floor or ground floor. Blanket was used one and dirty, we didn't use it.

Such a nice hostel and the staff were so so helpful even when I messed up on booking the dates and needed a refund - a lot of places won’t do that! Rooms and facilities are super nice too and it’s quiet and chill and in a perfect location; Ken is so lovely, sad I only properly spoke to him on my last day :)

** Note: there’s a mosque right across the street from this hostel with a loudspeaker for prayers** Stayed in private double just across the street from the mosque (04). Pro: - Comfortable and clean room and bathroom - Helpful and kind staff - Location in georgetown and proximity to attractions - Value - Wifi works relatively well (am able to install software) Con: - The mosque next door has prayer starting from *5am* and one at *6am* as well. On fridays the prayer will go on longer in the morning (~30-45min). It seems like they are aware of this problem because they give out earplugs. They will not work and you WILL be awaken if you are in this room. Please soundproof the curtains instead. - The walls are paper thin and so are the floors and the bed will actually vibrate sometimes if there’s a lot of noise and cars on the street. - not a social hostel. Overall, I can only recommend this room for VERY heavy sleepers or early risers. Otherwise I wouldn’t recommend more than one night because chances are low that you will get quality sleep.

This is in an excellent location on Chulia street which has many food stalls. Also very close to the ferry and bus terminal. Bathrooms are clean. Free breakfast comes with fruit such as watermelon and honeydew. Also has jam, butter and Kaya with toast. Free tea and coffee as well. Also there's a sink with drinking water which I didn't get sick off of during my two days there. Male Asian receptionist is very knowledgeable about the food scene. Was a social crowd. Only complaint I have is that the terrace is connected to the eating area. The terrace is where people smoke so frequently I would be inhaling smoke while eating or trying to hang out with people since there's no glasspane to separate the terrace from the dining communal area.