1,302 reviews
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$3678 Campbell Street , Penang, 10200, Malaysia
1,302 reviews
1/30
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Balcony
Bidet
Welcome to Kooning, your cozy guest house nestled in the heart of George Town, Malaysia! Just a short 0.5mi from the vibrant city center, this charming spot invites you to explore all that this cultural gem has to offer. With a starting price of just RMXX per night, Kooning is not only affordable but also brimming with delightful amenities to ensure a memorable stay.
Step into a realm of comfort with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning to keep you cool while you enjoy your stay. Each room is designed with a non-smoking policy for your comfort, complete with a lovely balcony that boasts unique landmark views. Whether you’re savoring your morning coffee or unwinding after a day of adventures, this is the perfect place to relax and soak in the atmosphere. With 1302 enthusiastic reviews praising its charm and hospitality, you’ll find plenty of satisfied travelers who have made Kooning their home away from home.
Explore George Town's enticing streets or simply take a moment to enjoy the allure of your surroundings from your room. Kooning’s friendly atmosphere combined with essential amenities like bidets takes your travel experience to the next level. Legends of adventure and discovery await around every corner in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Kooning is the place to start!
Unlock the door to adventure at Kooning and immerse yourself in the lively culture of George Town! Whether you're wandering through the bustling streets filled with colorful murals, scaling the heights of Penang Hill, or relishing the local cuisine, the possibilities are endless. The vibrant tapestry of this historical city is your playground—savoring tantalizing street food, discovering hidden temples, and even indulging in some retail therapy at the lively markets. And when you return from your escapades, Kooning welcomes you with open arms, ready to revive your spirit.
While your days may be spent in exploration, your evenings at Kooning promise relaxation and tranquility. The charming ambiance of the guest house invites you to unwind in a warm and cozy setting. Enjoy a leisurely evening on your balcony as twilight casts a glow over George Town, or dive into a good book with free Wi-Fi readily available to enhance your stay. It’s the ideal place to reflect on the day’s adventures, share stories with fellow travelers, or simply bask in the comforting atmosphere of a guest house that feels like home.
But don't forget, Kooning is more than just a place to rest—it's a community of travelers. With a shared love for adventure and exploration, you'll find camaraderie among guests eager to swap tips on the best local spots. Whether you’re here on a solo journey or with companions, the essence of travel comes alive in Kooning's welcoming environment. So, pack your bags, grab your cash for a hassle-free check-in, and let your George Town adventure begin with Kooning as your charming home base!
Closest airports
Penang International Airport
9.2miSultan Abdul Halim Airport
53.8miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Balcony
Bidet
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Twin Room, Bunk, Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
1 Bunk Bed
65 sqft
Free wifi
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Twin Room with Bunk Bed and Private Bathroom
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Deluxe, Balcony
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Shower
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Deluxe Double Room
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Loft, Single
65 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
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Loft Single Room
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
65 sqft
Private Bathroom
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
95 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Shower
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Super Deluxe, Balcony
Free wifi
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Super Deluxe Room with Balcony
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Loft Double Room
95 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
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Loft Double Room
Superior Double Room
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Single Room, Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
65 sqft
Private Bathroom
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8.2
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Featured reviews:
Ching
8.2
January 2025
The location is super good. It is in the middle of George Town. We walked to all the attractions (Jetties, Little India, St George's Church, Fort Cornwallis, etc) on foot. Food stores and food markets were just a 5min walk away. Convenient self-check in, there were water dispensers with hot and cold water on each floor, the shower was hot, beds were clean and room was neat. Well, it was just fit for two girls. If you are big guys, then you might think the twin room is too small. Staff were super helpful. We checked out at noon and were able to leave our luggage for free until 5pm.
There were limited hangers in the room. After hanging the towels, then we did not have any hangers for our jackets. There were no shelves, or any surface areas where I could put my cup of water to take medicine inside the room (there were chairs and tables only in the common areas). If there were at least a shelf, it would be great.
Mustaffa
9.1
August 2025
The location is actually walking distance to most attractions, making it the best place if you love to walk around. But parking is hard to find. I was riding a motorcycle here, so it was fine, but if you come with your car, parking is quite difficult (but it is Penang, right). The room I stayed in has a window that opens to natural sunlight coming from an open space in the middle of the hotel. It is a nice hotel. The room was nice, but if you are not into climbing to your bed, then this is not it.
Nothing much. Everything seemed to be tolerable.
Eunice
9.1
January 2025
Loved the double sinks, the spacious bathroom, the lovely balcony overlooking the streets of Penang! It is in a very very good location. Love love loved the water dispensers on every floor and the vending machine located on the first. We also liked the luggage storage facilities and the table in the lobby to work after we have checked out. The whole process of late check in was very convenient with the key drop too!
The walls are a little thin, so you may fall asleep to the sounds of the KTV opposite belting out tunes late into the night. There were also quite a few power trips that caused a little inconvenience when we were working in the day and also at night because it gets a little hot! All that sad, it can’t be helped because of the nature of the shophouse and we would still highly recommend and come back for future stays!
Anas
9.1
June 2025
I liked everything about this place! The design and comfort of the property made it a great spot to relax, and the guy Bali staff were truly wonderful and helpful during my stay. They were always ready to assist with a smile and made me feel very welcome, which made my experience even better.
One thing I didn’t like was that when I was late for checkout by just one hour, they shut off the lights and electricity even though I had informed them and was going to pay the extra charges. It felt a bit stressful and could have been handled in a more understanding way.
Natasha
8.2
September 2024
The location of the hotel was great. Very easily walkable to all of the different spots in old town and a short grab ride away to the newer part of town. The shower had hot water and there was filtered water at the hotel. There was not daily cleaning, which was fine with us, but an FYI. There is also no elevator so you have to carry your luggage up/down stairs and walk up/down those daily to access the room.
The wifi was terrible. We were on the second floor and we could never get a signal to reach our room (it only worked in the lobby for us), so we had to turn on our data to use while in the room.
Mirco
9.1
October 2024
The location is perfect!! Staff was friendly and helpful. The room is modern and offers most what you need. Very hot shower if you give the heater some time ;-) Shower screen! I didn't had any problem with climbing the ladder, even after some drinks. AC was working fine. Bed was comfy. Complementary water dispenser, with cold water. In total the price was okay for me.
The smell in the room after beeing out for some time was not nice. After a couple of minutes you didn't smell it anymore. But it was not humid in the room. A fridge would be nice. Also a table or another side board would be good. The sound from doors and hallway is quite loud in the room, but i didn't had a sound isolated room in most hotels in Asia. ;-)
Khairul
9.1
October 2024
Love this place. Everything is just right. Simple minimalist design. The amenities are basic but enough for a no-fuss traveller. The loft bed is awesome, just like sleeping in a cocoon. Which is also a tiny problem for a slightly old person like me 😅. FYI it is not disabled and elderly friendly. Kids will need extra caution. Location-wise, it is within walking distance of most local eateries. It is the same row as Hameediyah. Will recommend it to friends and family.
Brian
10
June 2024
It’s not often that I give the full points for a hotel but that’s what Kooning deserves. Of course, everything is related to own objective and expectations. I was looking for: -Good central location in Georgetown -Quite, Cozy and daylight -Clean -Space -Good WLan -fair rate -a comfortable bed I got everything an on top very stylish room as well. I was already traveling a lot in Asia but this one is my absolute favourite and I would always come back. Bagage can be stored until 8 PM just due the fact that the counter is not present overnight. Cool and hot water for free and some drinks and snacks all the time available.
There is nothing!
Ana
8.2
May 2024
Good location, close to Little India, Campbell, Armenian and Chulia Street. Very easy to access all the main attractions by taxi/grab as well. Very friendly and approachable staff. Easy self check-in.
No elevator in case you bring heavy bags. We booked a standard room and in terms of cleaning it was not the best, bad smell in the room as well and some maintenance required. We were moved to a deluxe room for the 2nd night due to ac problem and that was a much better option, i recommend you go for the more expensive room, it’s totally worth it. I appreciated how fast the staff changed my room even if it was 10PM when i contacted them via watsapp and they provided me a superior room as mentioned before.
Li
9.1
September 2024
The location is really very good with good delicious popular food. If any one like cat cafe, there is one a few shops to the left. The dim sum resturant next door is also quite nice and they open till 10pm. So it seem quite safe for walking at night. My room seem good for me. The lobby is spacious to take a rest after walking around. And the spacious small garden and self help drinking water a added adventage.
Nothing, I can manage with the bunk bed😊 but really not reccomend to those who afraid of height.
Attractions
Little India
0.2miCheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)
0.3miPenang Armenian Street (Lebuh Armenian)
0.3miPenang House of Music
0.3miKhoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Clan House & Museum)
0.5miPinang Peranakan Mansion
0.6miChayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram)
1.6miPenang Botanical Gardens (Taman Botani Penang)
2.6miPenang Hill Funicular Railway
3.8miPenang Hill (Bukit Bendera Pulau Pinang)
3.9miKek Lok Si Temple
4.2miPenang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang)
4.3miSnake Temple (Hock Hing Keong)
6miEntopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
8.3miEscape Theme Park Penang
8.3miAttractions
Little India
0.2miCheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)
0.3miPenang Armenian Street (Lebuh Armenian)
0.3miPenang House of Music
0.3miKhoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Clan House & Museum)
0.5miPinang Peranakan Mansion
0.6miChayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram)
1.6miPenang Botanical Gardens (Taman Botani Penang)
2.6miPenang Hill Funicular Railway
3.8miPenang Hill (Bukit Bendera Pulau Pinang)
3.9miKek Lok Si Temple
4.2miPenang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang)
4.3miSnake Temple (Hock Hing Keong)
6miEntopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
8.3miEscape Theme Park Penang
8.3miAirports
Penang International Airport
9.2miSultan Abdul Halim Airport
53.8miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Landmark view
Balcony
Bidet
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
General
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Refrigerator
Living Area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Smoke alarms
View
Landmark view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
This property accepts cash only.
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