Rope Walk Guest House

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Scored 7.1
Rated good

Great location!

8.7

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About this property

Rope Walk Guest House is a 3-minute walk from famous local Penang delights and a 5-minute walk from the inner city of George Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses a snack bar and offers complimentary WiFi access. Each heritage-style room or dormitory room features air conditioning. The shared bathroom facilities come with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests have access to the common living and dining areas and kitchen. Staff can assist with luggage storage, use of lockers and other services such as fax/photocopying. The guesthouse is a 10-minute walk from the main bus station. Prangin Mall is a 5-minute drive away, while Komtar is a 15-minute drive away. Penang International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Superior Double Room
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Max persons: 2
Bed: 1 double bed
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US$18 per night
Original price
US$128.33
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- US$73.15
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$55.18
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3 nights, 2 adults
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$29 for 3 nights
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Superior Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 double bed
Free WiFi
  • Socket near the bed
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$18 per night
Original price
US$128.33
Late Escape Deal
- US$73.15
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$55.18
US$18 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
215 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Original price
US$53.47
Late Escape Deal
- US$24.06
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$29.41
US$10 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Bunk Bed Dormitory Room Female Only
  • 1 bunk bed
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Original price
US$53.47
Late Escape Deal
- US$24.06
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$29.41
US$10 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
45% off
45% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$10 per night
Original price
US$53.47
Late Escape Deal
- US$24.06
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$29.41
US$10 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
45% off
45% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Non-refundable
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Property information

Rope Walk Guest House is a nearly 100years old heritage house located in the middle of George Town, 5~10 minutes walking distance to all UNESCO sites, street arts, cafes, food courts and night markets. Bus Terminal in Komtar to/from airport as well as Ferry Terminal to/From Langkawi & Butterworth are also about 500 meter. <BR><BR> Rope Walk Guesthouse re-renovated in May '17 after 3 years of operation with new design and adding more greenery in common spaces. <BR><BR> we are providing access card to tour guests for 24hours access, free WIFI is available in entire property, of course CCTVs are installed for security purpose.

Neighbourhood information

It just take you 5 minutes walk from Komtar and to Unesco Heritage Site. 5 minutes to the main bus station where you can go around in Penang Island.

Languages spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform Rope Walk Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.