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title: "Star Lodge, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Star Lodge in Penang: rated 6.4 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★ · The Private Stay
# Star Lodge

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

6.4 ·  Okay 27 reviews ·  #993 #993 of 1,077 in Penang ·  3.9/5 on Google, 54 reviews ·  7.9 Location score
## About Star Lodge

Star Lodge is a hostel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 27 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.1 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:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 28

- **Chain:** The Private Stay

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 129

Lebuh Muntri [starlodge.net](http://starlodge.net/)

## How Star Lodge scores

Better rated than 5% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **6.4**
-   Location **7.9**
-   Beach access **6.5**
-   Public transport **5.9**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

54 Google reviews

-   5★47%
-   4★28%
-   3★16%
-   2★0%
-   1★9%

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

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.9**/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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 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="">910 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 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="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   五福書院190 m
-   Muzeum Negeri Pulau Pinang220 m
-   St Jo's Gurney Paragon250 m
-   Penang Diocesan Museum300 m
-   The Roman Catholic Museum310 m
-   Muzium and Balai Seni Lukis340 m

## Star Lodge: in detail

Star Lodge offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Star Lodge is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Star Lodge, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hostel offers toiletries within certain chosen rooms. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hostel are always available for your satisfaction.

### Compare

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## Questions about Star Lodge

### How do guests rate Star Lodge?

Star Lodge has a guest rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 27 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Star Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Star Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Star Lodge from the airport?

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

### Is Star Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Star Lodge have?

Star Lodge has 28 rooms.

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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