GOING ON A BUDGET TRIP? AIRBNB IS HERE TO HELP YOU!
By Lee Xue Ying
Tourists often struggling where to find a budget yet comfortable accommodation when they are on a budget trip. Here is the best way to help find cheap and cozy accommodation when you travel in Penang!
Airbnb is an app for tourists to find different types of accommodation that they desire for. The price range for a budget homestay or hotel only needs RM 42- RM51. Here are some recommended homestay with good reviews and rates.
Gurney Guest House is a budget homestay at perfectly located in the central of Penang. It is close to night market and famous shopping center which is Gurney Plaza. This homestay is suitable for a group of friends or family to stay in. What’s more interesting is there is no extra charge for Wireless Internet, parking and also extra people who are going to stay in too. So, if you like a comfortable place like a homestay, do not hesitate to contact the host through Airbnb.
Homestay is not what you are finding for? Don’t worry! Modern Cozy Suite in Town might be the one you are finding! This is a modern apartment that most of the people love as this stay has the sunrise view from the room, a nice pool to chill out and heartwarming host! It got 5 stars in the reviews for communication between tourists and host, cleanliness of the house, perfect location and value. It is RM 83 per night and it can comfortably fit 4 persons and more which is reasonable. Not to forget mention of the location, it takes only 5 to 10 minutes walk to the heritage zone and it is a convenient location to get Grab or Uber.
How about a family room near Bukit Mertajam? This is a three-stories homestay with 20+ good reviews and 4-5 rating stars. Bukit Mertajam is one of the places that most of the tourists will be visiting. Therefore, it is a good place for tourists to travel from one place to one place. Just need approximately drive to Bukit Mertajam Town. The living room is shared, guests will get to enjoy the satellite TV when boredom strikes and kitchen can be used upon request! This homestay will definitely make the guests feel like Penang is their home!
There are more hotels, villas, chalets, and homestay in Airbnb. Tourists just have to download this app to find their type of homestays. List down the criteria and you will get what you want at affordable prices!