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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
24 Apr 2024
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Description
I have exciting Hostel in the heart of Georgetown, Penang right now.
Our goal is to have a social hostel where people can meet, connect and make new friends.
I already have a lot of experience in the hospitality industry, but as I don't have enough capacity to do all the things myself, I need some helping hands to get everything ready and up and running smooth.
On a long term basis we would love to have several permanent staff to take over all the cleaning and maintenance, so the volunteers can contribute to create a great environment and exceptional services to guest at our hostel, but also we still need some help with all kinds of things here and there as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our travellers/ volunteers will benefit from the knowledge that our staff and managers have of Penang and Malaysian culture. We would love to show you around and give you an authentic experience you will never forget.
Our staff are interested in the culture from the volunteers different countries and they can give a lot of insight into the rich Malaysian culture, history, and tradition.
Help
We're happy to take on any volunteers looking to help us out with different tasks, including entertaining the guests and general maintenance for our Hostel to be fully operational.
We would like any volunteer interested in helping us out to help 5 hours work a day 5 days a week while also having an amazing time and plenty of fond memories.
We request anyone interested in volunteering to commit at least 3 weeks with us.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Accommodation
Dorm Room (bunk beds)
Three meals a day will be provided.
What else ...
Our helpers will have plenty of time to enjoy the famous variety of food in Penang, as well as the street art in Georgetown, historical sites, beaches, temples, nightlife and so much more!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a working space and good 500mbit connection throughout the hostel, so it is well suited for digital nomads
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 572241886347
Feedback (23)
16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fabio) for host
The hostel is amazing! They even have a nearby staff house for volunteers. I stayed there for two weeks, working at the hostel bar. It was a great experience! The staff and volunteers are all fantastic. It's the best place to meet people, learn about their culture and way of life, party, have fun and enjoy life. Tks to everyone for letting me be… read more
4 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Bastian)
Bastian, very nice guy, very social, easy to talk to, a jack with many trades, you'll never regret having him
(Excellent
)
22 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maya Anna Lena) for host
Wow, where should I even start? My time here at the social hostel was just amazing! I loved everything about it, the people, the vibe, the location 🤌🏻
I completely fell in love with Penang and its variety of activities and foood.
The hostel is just the perfect mix of party and fun activities. As a workawayer you get to join a lot of activities… read more
I completely fell in love with Penang and its variety of activities and foood.
The hostel is just the perfect mix of party and fun activities. As a workawayer you get to join a lot of activities… read more
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16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fabio) for host
The hostel is amazing! They even have a nearby staff house for volunteers. I stayed there for two weeks, working at the hostel bar. It was a great experience! The staff and volunteers are all fantastic. It's the best place to meet people, learn about their culture and way of life, party, have fun and enjoy life. Tks to everyone for letting me be… read more
4 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Bastian)
Bastian, very nice guy, very social, easy to talk to, a jack with many trades, you'll never regret having him
(Excellent
)
22 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maya Anna Lena) for host
Wow, where should I even start? My time here at the social hostel was just amazing! I loved everything about it, the people, the vibe, the location 🤌🏻
I completely fell in love with Penang and its variety of activities and foood.
The hostel is just the perfect mix of party and fun activities. As a workawayer you get to join a lot of activities… read more
I completely fell in love with Penang and its variety of activities and foood.
The hostel is just the perfect mix of party and fun activities. As a workawayer you get to join a lot of activities… read more
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zsuzsi & Barna) for host
A fun place and a great way to meet people! During our 6 week stay we made lasting friends and memories.
The staff are super nice people (Aiman, Akiem, Vaan) as well as the manager & owners (Melissa, Aliff and Shane). It is easy to meet new people here, the volunteers keep changing just like the guests.
We worked at the reception for 5 hours a… read more
The staff are super nice people (Aiman, Akiem, Vaan) as well as the manager & owners (Melissa, Aliff and Shane). It is easy to meet new people here, the volunteers keep changing just like the guests.
We worked at the reception for 5 hours a… read more
16 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host
An Amazing place to do a workaway!!
First of all I want to thanks Melissa to introduce me every single member of the staff as soon as I got there and make me feel a part off that amazing family since I got there.
My stay in the hostel was full of laughs, experiences and amazing moments.
The work I did was completely chilled and most of the times I… read more
First of all I want to thanks Melissa to introduce me every single member of the staff as soon as I got there and make me feel a part off that amazing family since I got there.
My stay in the hostel was full of laughs, experiences and amazing moments.
The work I did was completely chilled and most of the times I… read more
9 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jorge)
Jorge, a jack with many trades, he's very helpful and talented. He does everything with enthusiasm, excellent cook as well. Kind hearted and sweet, you'll never regret having him with you, he'll definitely be missed, we hope to see him in the near future, we wish him all the best and safe journey.
(Excellent
)
10 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alaeddine & Mohammed Aziz) for host
We had a great experience at the hostel, the managers are super nice, and every day we get a 20RM allowance besides a decent free breakfast the beds are super comfy, I loved how Aliff provides high-tech facilities to make sure everyone is comfortable and happy, Melissa was super nice with us, SHANE, Aiman ... I miss them already and looking… read more
4 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alaeddine & Mohammed Aziz)
Aladin was very helpful, sweet and kind, he helped us a lot and always willing to learn something new, no regrets having him with us although sadly it was just for awhile but it was worth it, he’ll be missed we wish him good luck in whatever he’s going to pursue.
(Excellent
)
7 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anne Victoria) for host
I’ve had the best two weeks I could imagine! Super social and a great community in an amazing city. I worked in the Bar of the hostel, that’s why I had enough time at daytime to explore George Town itself and still enjoy the nightlife after work. The hosts and the employees were super lovely and helpful. I would definitely recommend this… read more
4 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I had the chance of volunteering for two weeks during Christmas and New year at the hostel and it was a memorable experience.
Hostel is the hostel par excellence. The place is great. An old red brick house in the heart of historic downtown Georgetown. Perfect for visiting the city and its surroundings. All amenities are just a stone's throw away.… read more
Hostel is the hostel par excellence. The place is great. An old red brick house in the heart of historic downtown Georgetown. Perfect for visiting the city and its surroundings. All amenities are just a stone's throw away.… read more
1 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Liliane) for host
I had an amazing two weeks at this hostel 😊. It was my first time volunteering and this hostel was the perfect opportunity to get into volunteering.
The staff is so friendly and nice 😊 I will miss them.
I worked at reception which seemed a tidbit overwhelming at first but is so much fun once you get into the routine 😇. Furthermore we got breakfast… read more
The staff is so friendly and nice 😊 I will miss them.
I worked at reception which seemed a tidbit overwhelming at first but is so much fun once you get into the routine 😇. Furthermore we got breakfast… read more
27 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kriska) for host
I had tons of fun volunteering for two weeks at Social Hostel. The community here - made up of friendly and helpful staff members as well as an incredible group of volunteers - is what made my time at the hostel so memorable. The tasks were straightforward and well explained. I was given bar duty - occasionally helping the bar at night or… read more
26 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Edelweiss) for host
"Our Hostel is a family" It was the first thing Melissa told me when I arrived and I checked it every day I was there... that at first it was going to be two weeks and it ended up being a month.
Each member of the team and the other volunteers made spending that month in Penang an unforgettable experience and finding a place to say Home for a… read more
Each member of the team and the other volunteers made spending that month in Penang an unforgettable experience and finding a place to say Home for a… read more
3 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra ) for host
What to say about the hostel .... I spended there my unforgettable, amazing 2 weeks. From the first moment when I arrived, everyone welcomed me with open heart. We were like a big family. Melissa, Aliff and Shein are amazing people, who really know how to manage things. You can be very open and honest with them. Whenever you have something what… read more
26 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maike) for host
I have had the best time ever volunteering here. I was with such a lovely group of other volunteers and the entire staff team felt like one big family. The communication is spot on, clear shifts and responsibilities. Accomodation in a volunteer dorm, free breakfast and 20MYR daily food allowance, which you can definitely get around with. The work… read more
30 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maelys & Maïwen)
Maelys & Maïwen are the dynamic duo, they're very helpful, sweet and kind, they helped us a lot and always willing to learn something new, no regrets having them with us although sadly it was just for 2 weeks but it was worth it, they'll be missed we wish them good luck in whatever they're going to pursue.
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maelys & Maïwen) for host
We really enjoyed staying at the social hostel !! Aliff and Melissa are super nice. It was a real pleasure to work with them. Staff Ally, explained everything about bar tending and we loved work with the rest of the volunteers team ✨
We had a bed (with a big mattress) in a dorm only for volunteers and we had 20R of allowance per day to eat. There… read more
We had a bed (with a big mattress) in a dorm only for volunteers and we had 20R of allowance per day to eat. There… read more
25 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cody) for host
I spent one month at the hostel and it was one of the best months of my travels! I immediately clicked with managerial staff as well as the other volunteers. The compensation for the fun work i did was very generous. I looked forward to working everyday and meeting and chatting with new guests! The hostel itself has many nice amenities including a… read more
21 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)
It was a pleasure having Kat with us, she was amazing, she genuinely cares about everything and everyone, she has an eye for detail and treats the hostel as her own. She will be and is missed by us, we hope we'll be able to see her in the near future. Sincerely no regrets having her with us, loads of hugs, kisses and love.
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host
I was there right from the start when the hostel opened and I really enjoyed being a volunteer in this hostel. I wanted to stay two weeks and it turned out to be four and a half weeks.
Aliff the host is an experienced young man in this industry and he cares deeply about his guests and his volunteers. He always wants the best for everyone.
I was… read more
Aliff the host is an experienced young man in this industry and he cares deeply about his guests and his volunteers. He always wants the best for everyone.
I was… read more
7 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I worked at the social hostel for two weeks. Manly at breakfast. I had an amazing time. The hostel is super clean, comfy and still always busy. Aliff and the team are amazing !!!!! Always in a good mood, understanding and caring. George Town and this hostel were definitely a highlight on my trip. A home far away from home. Thank you !! Cannot wait… read more
2 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stessy) for host
Surely one of the best workaways to do! The work is cool, the atmosphere is incredible and the place is really good. The staff and volunteers are a real family. I could only stay for a fortnight but if I could I would have stayed longer. If I'm ever in Malaysia again, I'll definitely be back! Take care guys ❤️❤️
2 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (CHOI) for host
I was stay this hostel about 3 weeks，I'm mainly responsible for making breakfast here ，my English not really good but all the guys here they are really patient and friendly，I meet many nice friends here , work with they was very happy things.this hostel have party every night if you love social you must will enjoy here
6 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & James )
We are so grateful to Hannah & James for helping out at our hostel, they really made the most out of their 2 weeks here. They are incredibily productive and efficient, always punctual and picked things up so quickly. They were naturals at doing the breakfast service, we were all blown away at how professional they both are and are such an… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & James ) for host
We spent 2 weeks at the hostal where we worked on the breakfast shift. The work itself was straight forward and it was easy to get up to speed. Staff and volunteers were all really nice and we met some amazing guests from all over the world. The hostal is very social and a great location to explore George Town. The benefits of the workaway are… read more
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jyri) for host
I spend two weeks in the Hostel. Everything went really great and I enjoyed my stay. I was mainly doing morning and afternoon by the bar and it was pretty chill. Very good team there also while I was working, made alot of new friends. Big thanks to the owner and managers! 🙏
30 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kuandyk) for host
Amazing place with wonderful people! I have been there 3,5 weeks, I wanted more, but I can be only 30 days in Malaysia. Anyway I have spent this time very useful and funny. I've got new skills, new friends and a lot of emotions. I worked on reception and explained rules, guided guests and made check-in on both languages: English and German. For me… read more
20 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
I had an amazing time in this new hostel! The atmosphere and the people working there are awesome. The owner Aliff is the nicest person and you can see how much love he puts in this place. I felt safe and comfortable the whole time of my staying. Volunteers were staying in a separate room and we had free breakfast and daily food allowance. I was… read more
16 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I had two very nice weeks in this hostel. I took care of breakfast most of the time, which I enjoyed very much. The owner Aliff is very kind and takes time for you if you have questions or problems. I met a lot of pleasent people, whether volunteers or guests, we spent great times together. I felt very comfortable and can recommend the hostel for… read more
