this guesthouse isn't bad but it is by no means the best. I felt quite alone whilst I was here, the staff barely interact unless prompted and the small communal area makes it hard to meet other travellers. The air con is far too cold in the rooms too. It's an ok guesthouse that lacks a community feel. The showers... More

The hostel is really nice - good location, great beds etc. but it's too hot. They don't turn the aircon on in the dorms till 10pm and its off at 6am. There is no aircon in the shared areas so the toilets are like saunas, the communal area too hot too. During the day we could not stay in the... More

Roommates is by far the best guesthouse I've stayed at in Asia. I just love the way that I was greeted at the bus stop by yen ( works nights). He was carrying a 'do you want to be my Roomie' sign on Chulia street! Coupled with a Great smile, I went with him to have a look at the... More

Small very lovely hostel with character and personal atmosphere. Very friendly, helpful and nothing which is left out. Big beds, plenty space to store your backpack under the bed, curtain at the beds, little shelf and power socket in your bed. Good showers. Nice interior. Good location. This hostel was created out of own travel experience, all the goodies brought... More

One of the smaller hostel I've stayed at but cozy and cheap. Location is convenient to explore the local sites in Georgetown. The beds are nice with hard mattresses (the way I prefer) providing a good rest. Getting to the top bunk can be a challenge and struggle after a long day or heavy night out but was not an... More

I stayed here for 2 nights to just do a quick sightseeing in Penang. This hostel has excellent location because it situated on Chulia and right in the heart of Georgetown so nothing is really far away. I love the concept having curtains over the bed so you have your own privacy. The only thing I find is the height... More

The staff were chilling outside the porch and greeted me from afar, as i arrived from the Ferry from Langkawi island. In my entire trip to Penang, i made plenty of friends here at Roommates, and i certainly enjoyed my self. Thank you!

I was in Penang for the weekend and settled with Roommates after looking through multiple places to stay in the Island. In fact, I stumbled upon them by chance (a friend 'Liked' their Facebook page, and I decided to check them out). Booking my bed in the dorm was easy. I just dropped them a message on Facebook and received... More

Modern, clean, comfortable, friendly. I really enjoyed my stay at Roommates! I'm sad I didn't get to stay longer! The beds are really spacious and comfortable, with a curtain for privacy. And that was in the basic dorm! The bathroom is always clean. The staff there are really friendly and helpful. The place has a great atmosphere! I met several... More