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In George Town’s Gurney Drive neighborhood, a retro-esque bed and breakfast sits just a 5-minute walk from Gurney Drive and 10 minutes from Gurney Plaza. You're steps from Wat Chayamangkalaram, Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple and Pulau Tikus Market. Penang Intl. Airport is about 19.7 km away.

This affordable, flashpacker-friendly guesthouse occupies heritage townhouses on Bangkok Lane. Rooms are air-conditioned and compact, with DVD players and LCD TVs. Private bathrooms offer shower/tub combos, bidets and complimentary toiletries, and rooms include safes, desks, slippers and daily housekeeping.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout keeps you online. The place offers express check-in/out, a front-desk safe deposit box and can arrange roundtrip airport shuttles (surcharge). Tour and ticket assistance is available, and self-parking is offered for a fee. Expect sea-breeze mornings near the coast.

Complimentary Wi-Fi and express check-in/checkout streamline short stays. A safe deposit box is available at the front desk, and staff can help arrange transfers and tours.