Hostel
Great Shanghai Guest House
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
About Great Shanghai Guest House
Great Shanghai Guest House is a hostel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 16 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.7 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 900 m away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 1
- Other stays within 500 m
- 153
Ranked #133 of 237 hotels in George Town by StayVersus score
630 m from Kapitan Keling Mosque: all hotels near Kapitan Keling Mosque
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Prices
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How Great Shanghai Guest House scores
Better rated than 50% of hotels in Penang
- Guest rating 8.6
- Location 8.3
- Beach access 7.3
Penang average
Rating on Google
4.5/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 8.3/10
- Walk grade
- 100/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 17
- Sights within 1 km
- 40
| Nearest beach | 900 m15 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportPenang International Airport (PEN) | 15 km34 min drive |
| Distance to the centrePenang | 1.7 km4 min drive |
Main sights of Penang
| Kapitan Keling Mosque | 630 m10 min walk |
|---|---|
| Batu Ferringhi | 11 km25 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopMydin | 200 m3 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyPure Pharmacy | 30 m1 min walk |
Compare Great Shanghai Guest House with nearby hotels
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- Swing & Pillows @ Grand Inn George Town Penang Hotel ★★ 60 m away8.3
- Earnest Hotel Georgetown Hotel ★★★ 80 m away7.9
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Questions about Great Shanghai Guest House
How do guests rate Great Shanghai Guest House?
Great Shanghai Guest House has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 16 reviews, which is better than 50% of rated hotels in Penang.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Shanghai Guest House?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
How far is Great Shanghai Guest House from the airport?
The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away in a straight line.
Is Great Shanghai Guest House close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 900 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does Great Shanghai Guest House have?
Great Shanghai Guest House has 1 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Great Shanghai Guest House?
Yes: Mydin, about 200 m away (3 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Great Shanghai Guest House?
Pure Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 30 m away (1 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score