A Cozy Place Penang

Hotels
180, Lebuh Carnarvon , George Town , MY

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Laundry
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great central location
Friendly and responsive staff/host
Clean and well-kept communal areas (per some guests)
Basic amenities provided (AC, hot water, tea/coffee)
Good value/cheap price for many guests
Cons:
Dirty/old rooms, bad smell, stained linens
Small rooms and some without windows
Very noisy / poor sound insulation
Uncomfortable beds and hard pillows
Inconsistent cleanliness and occasional mosquitoes

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Several guests report dirty/old rooms, bad smells, stained towels and worn carpets; a few mention clean shared toilets, but overall cleanliness is criticized.
Service
1
Staff and host repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; online/self check-in felt impersonal to some but online support was responsive and accommodating.
Location
1
Consistently praised as central and ideal for visiting the historic centre; location is repeatedly cited as a major positive.
Room Quality
1
Multiple complaints about small or windowless rooms, old beds and linen, uncomfortable pillows and noise from doors/neighbours — several guests found rooms unacceptable.
Amenities
1
Basic amenities like AC, hot water, shared toilets, tea/coffee and communal spaces are available and generally functional; limited in-room storage and occasional mosquito issues noted.
Value for Money
1
Several guests highlight good price/value for a budget stay, though others felt the room condition reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
1
Very limited mentions — tea/coffee and snacks available; no formal F&B service reported.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: some guests extended stays and praised the place, while others left immediately due to room condition or lack of windows — net neutral.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-14 04:25

Property Description

Experience the charm of George Town at A Cozy Place Penang, your ideal retreat for work or leisure.

Modern Comfort: Each air-conditioned room is thoughtfully designed, featuring not just a cozy ambiance but also a coffee machine and desk for your convenience. Enjoy stunning city views from select units, ensuring a delightful stay.

Prime Location: Nestled within 1.3 miles of Northam Beach and a short distance from local attractions like Penang Times Square and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, you'll never run out of places to explore.

Free Amenities: Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and unwind in our inviting shared lounge, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventures.

Don’t miss out on booking your perfect getaway at A Cozy Place Penang!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Tan • solo_traveller • my
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • extended_group • de
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • couple • au
7
Pros:

Very helpful staff. Gave loads of suggestions regarding transportation and excellent food recommendations. Was clean and the location is excellent

Cons:

It is a nice quiet hostel - not guest house, just to clarify. Also the stairs were super steep. But good otherwise.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Piranya • couple • th
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

Clean space, good room with good bed and AC.

Cons:

My room was quite far from the bathroom and shower. I was at level 1 while i had to go to level 0 for everything.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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yun • solo_traveller • vn
5
Pros:

The environment is relatively clean.

Cons:

Close to the street, too noisy, no laundry room, no place to hang clothes.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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yufeng • couple • cn
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • kr
3
Beware: the hotel rooms are NOT as they appear in photos!
Pros:

It was cheap and the owner/manager happened to be there when I arrived to help me check in.

Cons:

The photos posted on booking.com are extremely misleading, probably made with AI. Although the hotel cites the room dimensions, the images make the actual spaces look 3-4 times bigger than they actually are. The rooms are like tiny bedrooms for very young children. This hotel is really a dormitory and best for college students on a budget. Another problem from the photos is that you have no idea that it’s all self check-in and that you’re supposed to wait for a message from the property to find out your room and how to use the keypad on the door to enter your room. The layout of the building is confusing with twin staircases and signage to the rooms and communal bathroom is vague. If the manager hadn’t been there I would’ve been completely lost. Shortly after I checked in another hotel guest appeared in the entrance and was just as confused as I’d been. But I gave her all the info she needed and she found her room. At that point (about 40 minutes after I first arrived) I decided to just leave and find another roomier hotel to stay in.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Dror • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Maïwen • couple • fr
9
Très bien!
Pros:

- La chambre est hyper propre, très confortable et la climatisation fonctionne bien
- L’emplacement est idéal pour se balader dans le centre historique
- L’accès à l’auberge est sécurisé par un code et l’arrivée se fait de manière autonome
- Les espaces communs sont sympathiques (cuisine avec frigo, tables, fontaine à eau, vaisselles, etc., petit « salon », quelques espaces extérieurs)
- Les vestiaires ont des douches et toilettes séparés et sont nettoyés très régulièrement

Cons:

Il y a une nuit où il n’y avait plus de papier toilettes nul part dans les vestiaires mais ça a été arrangé dès le lendemain

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • gb
9
Pros:

A lovely little hostel in an ideal location near lots of restaurants and famous street art. The hostel is always really clean with staff making sure the bathrooms and kitchen are kept in a good state. Beds were comfy too !!

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
A
Agnese • couple • it
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Mirko • couple • de
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Evi • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Great central location, clean facilities, comfortable bed and AC worked well. Also appreciated that they provided drinking water and tea/coffee. Staff was lovely to deal with and self check in made it super easy. Great breakfast spot on the corner near the accomodation too

Cons:

Stairs are quite steep, so if this would be an issue I recommend requesting a ground level room as the bathrooms are also on the ground floor. Noise can heard throughout the building when busy but they kindly provided earplugs if you required them. I would suggest that the owners request no use of the hairdryers in quiet hours as the use of these at 3am is very annoying due to sound travelling.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Sun Her • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

Very satisfying.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Elvis • solo_traveller • th
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Subramaniam • family_with_children • my
9
Pros:

Clean bathrooms and toilets with good soap, slippers and guidebook supplied and quiet atmosphere with common areas to relax like the kitchen and the lounge/reading area.

Cons:

Family didn't like that the bathrooms were a shared space commodity but I personally dont mind as long as it was clean. My pillows were lumpy and my family's was really hard, that's the only thing I really didn't like.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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KOK • solo_traveller • sg
7
I just want a clean bed and towel for a night.
Pros:

The location is next to the street with street food and restaurants.
The cleanliness of the bed and towel is up to my expectation.
The guest house are well managed.
Outsider are not able to enter guest house without the security code.
Guests are given the code numbers to unlock digital lock so save the trouble to carry the access card.

Cons:

To provide two bottles of drinking water for the guest will be good.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kamile • solo_traveller • sg
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee