Walk in guesthouse accomodation in Georgetown in August.

[thaibeachlovers]

For those that have actually been there in August.

I read on the internet that August is high season in Penang.

Can I still easily find guest house accomodation on arrival?

I don't like booking unknown accomodation.

[phuketrichard]

funny;

i checked and got "Penang's high season is around Christmas, New Year's Day, and Chinese New Year (check the lunar calendar; it could fall on the end of January or early to mid February)"

i have not been in august but have been lots in various other times an never had a hard time getting a room. as long as u arrive before 2 pm,

If ur that worried just book the first night via bookings.com

[HeavyDrinker]

Penang has plenty of bottom end digs around Lebuh Chulia but some/most of them are pretty seedy, noisy and smelly.

I find the Waldorf on Lebuh Leith (just off the top end of Chulia) a decent deal, but basic place at 50ish RM a night for ac, TV Hot Water and dolliebirds in the 'health' spa/coffee shop at the rear. It's as clost to a Thai level 'mid range' place you'll get in Penang.

More up market the Cititel on Jalan Penang at 170ish RM is a good place with decent views of Penang from higher floors, a nice indoor pool which Asian women like.

[PattayaPhom]

End of August is independance day for Malaya, Penang offers wide variety from shared dorms to 5 star....depends what you are looking for but shouldnt be a problem unless there is a festival on....little research will find anything planned in August.I havnt beenfor a few years now but the Love Lane area had many buildings being refurbed into bistros, bars and guest rooms...lovely atmosphere.

[harrry]

I think the school holdiays are in Setember so you should be ok with these.

[vagablond]

if you are arriving on a non holiday weekday accommodation and transport are seldom a problem. weekend for transport can be very iffy. never slept on the street after arriving many times without a booking at all seasons

thai visa runners make up a good portion of the stays and in the current climate i doubt they would be at peak performance. in short just do it. city bus to the north penang beaches are also an alternative for accommodation.

[vagablond]

just a note re above. love in malaysia means exclusively indian or thai transvestites.

[ldnguy]

Sometimes Ramadan covers part of August, although it doesn't this year. At the end of Ramadan the hotels in Georgetown are usually full. So it's kind of an alternative high-season there during Ramadan. I was there last year during Ramadan and had trouble with a few days of my stay because I hadn't booked in advance.

[thaibeachlovers]

I read on the internet that August is high season due to holidays, but it does appear that mid August should be OK.

I have been considering Batu Ferringhi as the place to stay. Apparently there is a very good bus service past there, and I don't intend arriving on a weekend.

Thanks very much for all the replies. Been a big help.

[danglars]

ok but be aware that stingers in the sea do exist there

[thaibeachlovers]

ok but be aware that stingers in the sea do exist there

Not to be concerned. I don't go swimming anymore.

Thanks anyway.