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title: "The 60, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The 60 in Penang: rated 7.6 by guests, 1-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hostel · ★
# The 60

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

7.6 ·  Good 662 reviews ·  #984 #984 of 1,077 in Penang ·  3.1/5 on Google, 90 reviews ·  7.7 Location score
## About The 60

The 60 is a hostel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 1-star rating. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 662 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.9 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 15 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 102

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## How The 60 scores

Better rated than 6% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **7.7**
-   Beach access **3.8**
-   Public transport **5.2**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

3.1/5

90 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

-   Free Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Blackout curtains

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="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 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="">33 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="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Boon San Tong Khoo Kongsi80 m
-   Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi280 m
-   Batik Painting Museum Penang300 m
-   EBN Techno Gallery340 m
-   Ghost Museum350 m
-   Penang Hajj Gallery350 m

## The 60: in detail

The 60 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. Each accommodation at The 60 is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service and blackout curtains for guest convenience and satisfaction. The 60 offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations.

### Compare

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## Questions about The 60

### How do guests rate The 60?

The 60 has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 662 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The 60?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### How far is The 60 from the airport?

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

### Is The 60 close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The 60 have?

The 60 has 1 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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