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title: "Some Place Else, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Some Place Else in Penang: rated 9.5 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Some Place Else

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

9.5 ·  Exceptional 915 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 1,077 in Penang ·  4.6/5 on Google, 112 reviews ·  7.7 Location score
## About Some Place Else

Some Place Else is a hostel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 915 reviews. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Floors:** 2

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 121

28, Lebuh Muntri, George Town

## How Some Place Else scores

Better rated than 100% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **7.7**
-   Beach access **6.2**
-   Public transport **5.5**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

4.6/5

112 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ibusawat TM Berhad Jln Burma,Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">980 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang International Airport (PEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">34 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Muzeum Negeri Pulau Pinang200 m
-   五福書院220 m
-   Penang Diocesan Museum220 m
-   The Roman Catholic Museum240 m
-   Muzium and Balai Seni Lukis270 m
-   St Jo's Gurney Paragon270 m

## Some Place Else: in detail

At Some Place Else, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Some Place Else come furnished with air conditioning to cater to your needs and comfort. In certain chosen rooms, a refrigerator is conveniently available for your use. At Some Place Else, select bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer to enhance your comfort during your stay. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

### Compare

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## Questions about Some Place Else

### How do guests rate Some Place Else?

Some Place Else has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 915 reviews, which is better than 100% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Some Place Else?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Some Place Else from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away in a straight line.

### Is Some Place Else close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Some Place Else have?

Some Place Else has 1 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/some-place-else-penang/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/