New Great Shanghai Female Hostel

ทำเลดีมากกกกก ใกล้ป้ายรถเมล์ อยู่ใกล้ chulia street มีร้านสะดวกซื้อใกล้ๆ มีร้านซักผ้าใกล้ๆ(เจ้าของเดียวกับhostel) ทางเข้าต้องใข้รหัส ให้ถามจากพนักงานได้เลย แต่พนักงานผู้หญิงพูดอังกฤษไม่ได้ ส่วนเจ้าของพูดได้ ต้องถอดรองเท้าเก็บในตู้ ห้องเดี่ยวมีห้องเดียว อยู่ชั้น2 ประตูเป็บแบบใช้คีย์การ์ด มีกลอนล็อคที่ด้านใน มีแอร์ แต่ไม่มีพัดลม เตียงเป็นเตียงเดี่ยว นุ่มดี สะอาดดี มีห้องน้ำในตัว มีเครื่องทำน้ำอุ่น มีสายชำระ แต่ไม่มีหัวนะ เป็นแบบทั่วไปของมาเลเซีย มีกระจกเล็กๆในห้องน้ำ มีสบู่เหลวขวดใหญ่ให้ใช้ กลิ่นหอม มีหน้าต่างและพัดลมระบานอากาศทั้งในห้องนอนและห้องน้ำ มีไดร์เป่าผมอันเล็กให้ มีผ้าห่มผืนพอดีตัว หมอนจะเป็นแบบแบนๆ มีผ้าเช็ดตัว1ผืน แต่ความสะอาดก็ตามแบบซักอบในบ้าน บางคนอาจจะไม่สะดวกใจจะใช้ มีครัวและตู้เย็นที่ชั้นล่าง สามารถมาใช้ได้ มีfree wifi มีบางช่วงจะไม่ค่อยเร็ว แต่ใช้เล่นโซเชียลได้สบาย มีบริการทำความสะอาดระหว่างวัน

-โครงเตียงไม่ค่อยแข็งแรง ขยับพลิกตัวก็เกิดเสียงและมีความยวบยาบ -ตู้ข้างเตียงไม่ค่อยแข็งแรง มีความโยกเยก เวลาใช้ต้องระวัง -โครงสร้างท่อของฝักบัวไม่ค่อยดี มีน้ำรั่ว ใช้งานฝักบัวค่อนข้างยาก -ท่อน้ำของห้องรวมเชื่อมมาตรงท่อของห้องเดี่ยว บางครั้งเจอพวกเศษผม/ฟองสบู่ไหลมากองที่ฝาท่อน้ำ ทำให้ดูไม่ค่อยสะอาด -ไม่มีราวแขวนผ้าในห้องน้ำ มีตะขออันเล็กอันเดียวที่ประตู -อ่างล่างหน้าเล็กและอยู่ตรงมุมห้องน้ำ ใช้งานค่อนข้างลำบาก -ผนังค่อนข้างบาง ไม่ค่อยเก็บเสียง -บางครั้งมีกลิ่นบุหรี่/เสียงดังจากข้างนอกมารบกวน แนะนำไม่ต้องเปิดพัดลมระบายอากาศจะดีกว่า

The host

Daily housekeeping- room and bathroom cleans recommended please

地理位置优越，房屋住宿安全，全部都只是女生，卫生干净整洁，老板人也超级好，还给我们推荐了很好吃很好吃的云吞面和咖喱面嘞

没有，都很棒

El aire acondicionado, se estaba fresquito. La unicación ed buena también, se accede a pie a muchos sitios. La chica muy agradable y la jefa también, estan siempre disponibles para ayudar.

Lo que menos me gusta son las duchas del sudeste asiático que estan tan cerca del baño que se moja todo pero al final te acostumbras. Quizás la cama no es muy cómoda.

Thw host was very nice and friendly

The room was noisy and right in the street. It was kind of a home stay in a shared room. The AC was only allowed in specific hours and not 24 hours. We were not allowed shoes inside but no footwear waa there for bathroom. No socket with every bed. Was ok for the price.

L'emplacement central La propreté La gentillesse et l'amabilité de la proprio

Pour ceux au sommeil léger : la mosquée est juste en face (réveils nocturnes aux prières)

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Amazing location and wonderful host.

Staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful The room was clean and very spacious I felt safe and comfortable here Free water

I'm a bit too tall for the blankets, which made sleeping less comfortable For light sleepers beware of proximity to mosque when there is call to prayer

Good location, owner very nice, affiliated laundry across the street (either a service or do it yourself)

It was quiet and great location and great value for money for a single room and feels very safe. The brochures on Penang were really good too

The blanket was a little bit small and I found the air con hard to get right temperature in the room either too cold or too hot

The hostel is clean and safe—two of the most important qualities for any traveler. The manager is also very kind and hospitable. Its location is excellent—just a short walk from the bus terminal and close to many popular tourist attractions. The common area is another big plus, providing a great space to relax and chat with other roommates. I also really appreciated the architectural style of the building.

it is better if i can wash my clothes but it is fine.

Everything! Jean is the most amazing host. She was so helpful in finding vegetarian restaurants and planing our trip. The room and bathroom are very spacious and clean and it is in a very good location. We would definitely stay there again!

The location was walkable and it is a female only hostel i didn't like anything at this hostel and the Laundry across the street will never dry your cloths!!!!!

The owner Jean had a horrible attitude I felt insulted disrespected and harassed by her my entire 2 days she treated me badly as a Black female I felt like she didn't like me and wanted me to leave Jean has over 30 rules at this hostel shoes off before you enter the hostel I understand Asian countries has this requirement to remove your shoes but the floors in the hostel were extremely dirty and the older lady cooked everyday and left food everywhere on the floor the Asian lady maybe Jeans mother or family member who wore her slippers she walked outside with inside the hostel this lady was the only person who walked inside the hostel with her shoes on I had to wait 7 hours to enter the dorm room after I paid Jean my deposit I was asked several personal questions by Jean I felt were inappropriate anyone over 40 just to let you Jean told me she doesn't help anyone to bring their bags/luggage upstairs it's a lot of stairs with trash under the stairs so BEWARE I do not recommend this hostel it's dirty and Jean the owner has a horrible attitude I was treated badly lam a Black Female Jean also wanted me to read the rules to here I declined because I didn't think this was necessary the rules were posted everywhere in the hostel also inside the microwave looks disgusting it needs to be put in the trash I think it's a serious health concern regarding the microwave

The staffs there are really good the owner Jenny she is really helpful. The room is big so you can sit there reading or practice yoga or something else of course if not disturbing others. The location is good . And also feel safe . At the beginning I was a little bit worried about the homeless people outside on the street. Until Jeanny shared some stories with me then I gelt they were totally fine. You can take the CAT free shuttle bus from the ferry to there. Very easy. And you can find many good foods nearby. Also you can take bus to most of the view points from there if you have enough time. There's a small kitchen available. So if you know how to cook of course you can cook some simple food there . And thank you so much Jeanny....hope to see you soon.

The floor in the room is wooden so if someone doesn't care about others walking heavily then it's a little bit noisy. And it's near the road so sometimes there's some people ride the motorbike crazily then you can hear that. If you don't mind this . Then it's good.

Clean and comfortable, nice location with a very valuable price. Love the kind and enthusiastic host!

Outside got some homeless

Clean and nice guesthouse. The owner responded immediately once I booked and was always ready to help.

Very cozy place, amazing host and easy processes. Recommend!

Fantastic spacious room the owner was SUPER lovely. It was nice and quite also

Jean is the nicest owner I have met. Right after I made the reservation, she contacted and gave me all information. She also let me my luggage after check-out. I stayed in private room which was comfortable. Guesthouse is in the middle of everything. Highly recommend😊

This was the most relaxing hostel I have ever stayed in. It had a warm, homely feel and the dorm was so spacious, quiet, and clean. Jean the owner was very warm and welcoming and I enjoyed the quietness of the place

Great staff, dorm I stayed in was very large, large windows, lots of light and fresh air.

There is 1 shower and toilet in the room, another on the main floor. I could see this being a challenge if all the beds were taken. Only females stay here. .There are no curtains on the beds, no privacy, but if you have a bottom bunk, a shawl works fine as a curtain. Owner is great, very accomodating. Kitchen is very basic, only microwave, fridge, fans, a/c at certain hours. I would stay here again if I ever am in Penang again.

Jane was super nice and helpful, the hostel has everything you need

Localisation, clean, private bathroom, very nice landlady

No real common room to socialize with other guests

I really enjoyed my stay at the New Shanghai Female hostel. The location is great and the owner is lovely and gave me some nice recommendations to explore. My private room was also really nce!

Good location, very clean and comfortable place. The owner was lovely, helped me with queries and recommendations about the area. Excellent!

Nothing to complain about

Really nice hostel, very clean and comfortable. Nice location, the staff, Miss Jean is helpful and caring, makes this hostel feels like home 🤗

Great location, nice female only vibe

The bathrooms had a little smell and the floor in the dorm was very creaky/loud

Jean is so kind and the location was very good.

The only thing is that it was a little hot in the room

Highly recommended for solo female travellers. Everything is very clean and comfortable. The owner is super friendly and has very cool recommendations about things to do or food to eat. Felt super safe

That the AC is not on in the afternoon

The property was really clean and Jean was lovely and more than ready to help. It was nice to meet her

The toilet gets too wet so maybe it would be beneficial to have something to dry it after

It was a great location, comfortable bed and clean linens with filtered water and very safe security

It’s right across from a mosque so the call to prayer is very loud and the floor in the room is very creaky

The owner is really nice, give me a lot of information. The beds are okay. They could have a curtain to have a bit more privacy. But for the price all perfect

Wonderful place! It was clean, and the room was cleaned daily. The accommodation is in a convenient location with everything nearby. The host is an amazing person!!! So friendly, always helpful, and gave fantastic advice! Highly recommend!!!

I loved the fact that the hostel is in an old traditional building that used to be a Chinese laundry. The manager is really nice and available. She welcomed me early in the morning to leave my stuff. The hostel is very clean.

Adding curtains to the bed would give a little more privacy considering it's a big dorm.

Very good location, close to old town and many restaurants and stores

The AC is not 24 hours so the room can get extremely hot

Hot shower, good location, friendly staff

Not for socializing

Everything is good.

The room was very spacious and clean. It is located in a quiet part of town; it's within walking distance to Chowrasta Market and Esplanade. I think it's a good space for anyone who is traveling on a budget. Jean, the host, was very friendly and accommodating too.

There was a steep flight of stairs upstairs, so I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone with accessibility issues.

Jean is very kind and was a lot helpful. The house feels very comfortable and excellent services. I will recommend this over again

Well, there's nothing I didn't like, I love the fact that an alternative was provided for somebody like me who works late into the night. So all was cool.

Great location! Clean! Comfortable!

it's wonderful, only as an senior women i feel problem by climbing stairs. But the hostel is helping me lot

only stairs

Jean was very nice and friendly. The place is suitable for solo female travellers. It's located near to most attractions.

It's very hot during the day and feels like a sauna.

Jean, the host, was adorable. Throughout my stay, she made sure to help me out. This is probably one of the few hostels I've visited with the tidiest bathroom. I'd recommend solo female travelers to stay here. I felt safe during my stay. It's close to a laundry shop, convenience store, and bus stops.

They clean the room very early when the guests are still sleeping

The location is good, and I really enjoyed staying in a girls only hostel. The bathrooms were clean, and the kitchen had everything you need to make a great sandwitch or breakfast.

There was a time limit on the aircon that really was not practical. The room got very hot in the afternoon so if you want shelter from the heat you have to go eat at a resturant.

New Great Shanghai Hostel is in the perfect location, so easy to walk around. Jean is very kind and always willing to help when needed. The bed is comfortable and the room is very clean. The female dorm has its own bathroom which is great. I found the room temperature was comfortable and I think its better to save energy with the air conditioner only being used at night. I am actually staying longer than planned because I enjoyed it so much.

Nothing!

Good location, room very clean and secured. The host is the best, willing to share information and assist with everything.

Jene was fantastic! Very helpful, always ready there when needed. The room was very clean and comfortable and the place very close to everything you'd need. It was a great experience and i would recommend it very much if you're in Penang.

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Clean and well organized. The host was super friendly and attentive.

I LOVED the owner/manager, she was incredibly friendly and forthcoming. It was clear that she wanted me to enjoy my stay in Penang and at the hostel. The hostel is also very picturesque with beams, high ceilings and wooden floors (that can creak sometimes!). The artwork was also a nice touch. You're in the centre of Georgetown, a stone throw from whatever you may need to find. All in all, the value for money was definitely here.

As this place is opposite a mosque, be warned that the morning and evening calls for prayer are LOUD. I was abruptly awoken in the morning, so just something to consider.

Friendly owner, fer very safe, very quiet

No curtains on the beds

Very central location, walking distance to the most touristy spots in Georgetown.

I honestly don't know how this hostel got such positive reviews. My experience for the 2 nights I spent there: - There is no one around the hostel most of the time, you have to communicate with the manager through Whatsapp - Then I arrived, I had to make my own bed (very weird), the room was not cleaned, as the trash was sitting around the the beds of the guests who have left were all messy and not fixed. - This is the hottest hostel I have ever been to. The AC does 0 work, regardless if it's on or off. The schedule is ridiculous- turn on at 9.30pm which means no one can go to bed before midnight, switch off at 7am, which means no one can sleep after 8am. This is like jail, not like relaxation. The fan was the only thing which saved us from death from overheating, and it was good we were only 3 people (in a room for 12)!!! - The mosque across the street will destroy you!!!! 4.30am and you literally feel you are sitting next to the priest! Just forget about any sleep (if the heat doesn't finish you, the priest will!) By the way there is another mosque behind as well... - I really wanted to move but it was the end of Ramadan and all places were either booked or super-expensive. So I just suffered through it. Please don't make my mistake!

Friendly owner, who gave us great recommendations for local restaurants

It is so nice to have a place for solo travelers that is organized and clean. Jean is so friendly and organized, she makes us feel welcomed and she is also so smart and open minded, very good to have a conversation with 😊 she gives good tips of places to go around and is very down to earth with her recommendations. The place is basically in downtown area, near many interesting sightseeing and full of activities around, despite that it is quiet at night.

It would be nice to have trash can in the bathrooms.

It is a great hostel with a really nice room and a very nice owner. It was easy to connect if you are a solo traveller.

The air conditioning has regulated times and when it was on it was still too weak. I don’t know if it's the size of the room/amount of people (12 beds) but it doesn't really cool down at night and it's hard to sleep in these temperatures. Unfortunately, you can't stay in the room at all during the day. So if you want to rest or having a nap in the afternoon, you are in the wrong place.

The place was quiet during my stay and it felt clean and nice. My bed was comfortable and I had a great sleep. Outlets were right next to me, so I can conveniently charge my devices, especially, I was assigned at the top bunk bed. Jean was very helpful and accommodating! She helped me get to the hostel from the airport and even recommended some shops I could visit. Communication was great between the host and guest!

The AC usage is on schedule and there’s only 1 stand fan. It gets too hot during the day. However, if you plan to stay out most of the time, it should be okay. Otherwise, be prepared with a mini fan to help you cool down.

Good value for money. Friendly and helpful owner and good atmosphere. Water filter in the kitchen. Location really nice and easy to walk around. Close to the free CAT bus.

Room was a bit hot, because ac was not in use all the time. That was ok, because you are exploring the city.

super homey feeling very close community great location great Wi-Fi comfortable

I had a little issue when checkin in, there is usually nobody working at the checkin desk, I suppose the hostel is pretty new. So they checked me through the phone which I only could have done bc I got Wi-Fi from a hostel nearby, not sure what I’d do otherwise. Also first night I didn’t have a card, only got it once the lady came back in the morning next day. But after this was settled I had a great stay. The vibes are so cozy !!

The location is excellent. Close to everything vital and the place is nice. Everybody I met was super nice and gentle

Nothing

B

Safe. Clean.

Nil

Prime location, and the fact that it is an all-female house made it extremely comfortable. The shared room has 12 beds, but the room is very large with high ceilings so it felt spacious. There are two available bathrooms with showers (one en suite, and one downstairs), so it was never too long of a wait (though, I'm not sure how it would be when fully booked). Everyone takes their shoes off before entering the house, so it feels clean and comfortable. Thank you Jean (and Mariana) for a lovely stay!

Overall I have no complaints :) It is worth noting that the AC is only on from 8am to 8pm, so during the day it can get pretty hot in the shared room. However, the downstairs area usually remains a lot cooler so if you need to stop by the hostel in middle of the day, I'd recommend staying there (there's also many cafes nearby with AC). I had a minor maintenance request (squeaky bed) and the team was so quick to repair it, so feel free to send Jean a quick message for anything that might need attention.

Location, they have filtered water to refill your bottle

-There are no lockers -They charge 3 ringgit more if you want the lower bed, which is not specified in booking so I find it abusive. -The AC only works from 8pm to 8am and there is only one fan for 16 people, which is not even noticeable in the beds upstairs, so you cannot be in the room during the day without sweating, is like a sauna. -The bathroom floods and you have to shower with your feet soaking, and then you have to sweep so that the water goes down. -The common area is very small so there were people who stayed in the room talking and making noise as if they were in the bar. For the same price you can find better places

Awesome location, with awesome host (Jean)!

Great place for a solo traveller. I was greated by Jane, probably one of the nices hostesses I've encountered. She was helpful, very professional and generous. The place is comfortable and controlled. Very recommended. Will go back if I'm ever in Penang

1. good location - near public bus stops, near convenience shops, near Nasi Kandar Line Clear Restaurant and Chowrasta Market 2. just opposite the hostel is Masjid Benggali (you can go pray at the mosque) and a 24hr self service coin laundry (you really appreciate having clean clothes during travel) 3. there is a pass card to enter / exit the main door.

1. noise from the nearby pubs during night time - suggest to install day curtains and thicker night curtains to reduce the noise 2. the windows in the dorm are always closed so the ventilation is poor. the air can get a bit stuffy at times. 3. the aircond got too cold in the middle of the night and there was no aircond controller supplied. 4. the bathroom floor in the dorm was wrongly tiled so water pooled under your feet while taking shower (ughh!). you have to use a sweeper to direct the water into the drain hole. 5. there are different rates for lower and upper bunk beds which is not indicated during booking.com room description

Clean and in a good location. There are many restaurants or night markets nearby. The bus stop is very close (there is a free bus to ferry terminal or around the city.) The hostel lady is very friendly and helpful. There is a kitchen available.It is perfect for backpackers or someone who like to stay longer.

At the beginning, I spent a few time to find the location.