Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Penang Hill - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 25 min drive
Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Starbright Coffee - 1 min walk
Matcho Cafe - 2 min walk
Lobby Lounge - 3 min walk
Four Leaves Bakery - 3 min walk
Kirin Sushi 麟。日式料理 - 2 min walk
About this property
Dou Houz - Hostel
Dou Houz - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Also, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and Gurney Plaza are within a short drive.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
Television in common areas
Arcade/games room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Towels fee: MYR 5 per person, per stay
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 1 January and 30 June.
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.
Also known as
Dou Houz Hotel Penang
Dou Houz Hostel George Town
Dou Houz Penang
Dou Houz - Hostel George Town
Dou Houz - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dou Houz - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation George Town
Frequently asked questions
Is Dou Houz - Hostel currently open?
The property is closed between 1 January and 30 June.
Are pets allowed at Dou Houz - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dou Houz - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dou Houz - Hostel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Dou Houz - Hostel and nearby?
Dou Houz - Hostel has an arcade.
What's the area around Dou Houz - Hostel like?
Dou Houz - Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from KOMTAR and 4 minutes' walk from Penang Times Square.
Dou Houz - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
5 Oct 2024
YEOW NIE
YEOW NIE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Sep 2019
The staff is very welcoming and kind. The lobby downstairs is very comfortable to sit in for long periods. I wish they kept the snacks stocked but I guess that was minor. I really like how the place is decorated and would return if I could stay in one of their very cool private rooms. The wifi was excellent as well.
Verified traveller
6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2019
Nice and comfortable stay, friendly staff, recommended👍
Emy
Emy, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jan 2019
Nice hotel,clean but no shop like seven e
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2019
Nice and Good
Stayed in the mixed dormitory. The bed is clean and comfortable, and it's nice to see that they have a socket available for every bed. Shower rooms come with heater and soap (yay!).
And yes, you can have as many cream crackers as you like at the snack station. Was literally munching them away at 2 in the morning LOL. Oh, there's a cool water dispenser too - not many hostels would offer water dispensers for the price I am paying for! :) Really satisfied!
Very close to 1st Avenut and the KOMTAR Bus Terminal, as well as the famous coffee shops at Lebuh Presgrave. I'd definitely recommend this for others hehe!
Wilson
Wilson, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 Dec 2018
Not sound proof, not recommended for light sleepers. Management is a bit messy at times.
K
K, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2018
Close the town area
Deron
Deron, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2018
Affordable price
Good environment
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2017
Friendly and informative host
Comfortable room. Central location. Host was very helpful
larissa
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 Jul 2016
not recommended
No twice, will not come back
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2016
Feels like a home
Best experience in unforgettable trip.
They have extremely friendly host who helped out on our first trip to Penang by introducing us the area around, which saved us the time to figure out what to look out for(eg. stall operating hours, traveling time, mode of transport etc).
It was unforgettable that the host even offered to fetch us to our destination around that area early in the wee hours since it is hard to grab a transport at that time.