Great Shanghai Guesthouse | Hostel in George Town

7.5 (34 Reviews) |   31 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  34 Guests
Chinatown Hostel | Great Shanghai Guesthouse

31 Bedroom Hostel in Chinatown, George Town

Great Shanghai Guesthouse is located in George Town, within a 14-minute walk of 1st Avenue Penang and 0.9 miles of Penang Times Square. The property is around 4.5 miles from Straits Quay, 4.6 miles from Penang Botanic Gardens and 5.7 miles from Penang Hill. The property provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a city view. Popular points of interest near Great Shanghai Guesthouse include Northam Beach, Wonderfood Museum and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Penang International Airport is 9.3 miles away.

Great Shanghai Guesthouse is located in George Town.

This 31 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Guest Services, Internet, Kitchen, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 34 reviews with the average score of 7.5 . Coming to George Town and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 31 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in George Town. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Great Shanghai Guesthouse in George Town is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Great Shanghai Guesthouse”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bar
Guest Services
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bar crawls
  • Walking tours
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Tour desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Lockers
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.94
Location:
9.45
Staff:
9.34
Facilities:
8.42
Comfort:
8.63
Cleanliness:
8.68
Frank
Apr 22, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Stay was generally ok. Facilities were adequate, though the microwave had plainly not functioned for a lengthy period of time.
Negative: The 10 MR/day tax charge to each person for occupation of a dormitory room bed is incorrect. This was not charged to me for similar dormitory occupation in a Kuala Lumper hostel. Why is this charge being levied on guests, at least those booking through Booking.com. You will never convince me the owner is paying the Malaysian Government 120MR/day in tax for full occupancy of the 12- person dormitory I was bunked in. The most the Government would expect is 10MR/day/room, no matter how many guests sleep in the room.
Summary: The Malaysian Tax scam.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 46 m2
8 Bunk bed Bed
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Tile/Marble floor, Key card access, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window

Safety features

Air purifiers
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 36 m2
8 Bunk bed Bed
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window

Safety features

Air purifiers
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 56 m2
12 Bunk bed Bed
10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Air conditioning, Fan, Trash cans, Iron, Key card access, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Lockers

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Safety features

Air purifiers
Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed
Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Shampoo, Bidet, Toilet paper, Shower

Bedroom

Linens

General

Lockers
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 56 m2
8 Bunk bed Bed
Family Room with Private Bathroom

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Towels, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Bidet, Toilet paper, Shower

Bedroom

Linens

General

Lockers

FAQ's

Is this Great Shanghai Guesthouse pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Great Shanghai Guesthouse?

Check-in time for Great Shanghai Guesthouse starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Great Shanghai Guesthouse have a swimming pool?

No, this Great Shanghai Guesthouse does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Great Shanghai Guesthouse?

Best-rates for the Great Shanghai Guesthouse starts from $43 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Bar, Guest Services, Internet, Kitchen, Laundry with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Great Shanghai Guesthouse a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Great Shanghai Guesthouse wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Great Shanghai Guesthouse has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Great Shanghai Guesthouse?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Great Shanghai Guesthouse indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Great Shanghai Guesthouse?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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