Located in George Town and within a 16-minute walk of Northam Beach, Great Shanghai Guesthouse features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around a 17-minute walk from Penang Times Square, 4.5 miles from Straits Quay and 4.6 miles from Penang Botanic Gardens. The property provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Wonderfood Museum, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 1st Avenue Penang. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 9.3 miles from Great Shanghai Guesthouse.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for George Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vincent
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfectly located with everything within walking distance. Wilson is an awesome host!
  • Thomas
    Canada Canada
    The owner, Wilson is amazing! A wealth of knowledge about Penang and super friendly. AC in the mixed dorm was really good.
  • Racine
    Philippines Philippines
    This guesthouse was one of the more affordable ones I’d ever booked — the price of a solo room is comparable to a dorm room in other places. It makes sense because you just get the basics, but at the same time, you can’t really beat this location...

Area info

Amenities of Great Shanghai Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Great Shanghai Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 10. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Great Shanghai Guesthouse

  • Great Shanghai Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bar crawls
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours

  • Great Shanghai Guesthouse is 1,650 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Great Shanghai Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Great Shanghai Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.