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Super 8

Mid-range hotel · George Town

Quick Answer

Is Super 8 worth it?

A simple, central value hotel on Lebuh Tye Sin in the heart of George Town, with compact Standard, Superior and Deluxe rooms a short walk from Komtar and the malls. Best for budget-minded travellers who want a central, walkable base and do not need resort facilities; the Deluxe (two queens) suits small families.

Area

George Town

Price

Type

Mid-range hotel

Best for:Budget, central staysWalkable base near KomtarSmall families (Deluxe room)Short city trips

Super 8 is a no-frills value hotel on Lebuh Tye Sin, tucked into the commercial heart of George Town a short walk from Komtar and Prangin Mall. There is little here beyond clean, compact rooms in three sizes — but for a central, walkable base at a budget price, the location does most of the work.

Super 8 Hotel is a simple, central hotel at 81 Lebuh Tye Sin (10300), in the commercial core of George Town near Komtar and Prangin Mall. It keeps things straightforward with three room categories: the Standard (about 18 sqm, two single beds, up to two guests), the Superior (about 20 sqm, a queen bed, up to two) and the larger Deluxe (about 28 sqm, two queen beds, up to four), making the Deluxe a reasonable budget option for families. The hotel does not publish a resort-style facilities list, so the draw is the price and the position rather than pools or extras. From Lebuh Tye Sin the Komtar transport hub, the malls and the Penang Road street-food strip are all a short walk, and the heritage core of Armenian Street and the clan jetties is a quick onward walk or Grab. It suits budget-minded travellers who want a central, walkable base and do not need hotel facilities.

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Amenities

Three Room Sizes (Standard / Superior / Deluxe)Central George Town LocationFamily Deluxe (two queen beds)

Nearby Landmarks

  • shoppingPrangin Mall & 1st Avenue
    ~5 min walk
  • transportKOMTAR transport hub
    ~5 min walk
  • foodPenang Road street food
    ~8 min walk
  • attractionUNESCO heritage core
    ~15 min walk

Getting Around from Super 8

WalkKomtar, the malls & Penang Road food
~5-8 min

The transport hub and central shopping and food are a short walk away.

WalkUNESCO heritage core
~15 min

Armenian Street and the street art are a longer walk or a quick Grab east.

GrabPenang International Airport
~25-30 min

Allow longer at peak times.

GrabKek Lok Si & Penang Hill (Air Itam)
~25 min

Pair the temple and the hill as a half-day trip.

Check-In Tips

  • 1Book the Deluxe (two queen beds) if you are a family or want more space.
  • 2It is a budget, room-focused hotel — choose it for the central location and price, not facilities.
  • 3Komtar, Prangin Mall and the Penang Road food strip are all a short walk away.
  • 4The heritage core is a longer walk or a quick Grab to the east.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Super 8 Hotel?

At 81 Lebuh Tye Sin (10300), in the commercial heart of George Town near Komtar and Prangin Mall. The Penang Road food strip and the heritage core are within a short walk.

What room types are there?

Three: Standard (~18 sqm, two single beds, up to 2), Superior (~20 sqm, a queen bed, up to 2) and Deluxe (~28 sqm, two queen beds, up to 4). The Deluxe is the pick for a small family.

What facilities does it have?

It is a budget, room-focused hotel and does not publish a resort-style facilities list — so set expectations for clean, compact rooms and a central location rather than pools or extras.

Is the location good?

Yes for walkability — Lebuh Tye Sin is central, with Komtar, the malls and the Penang Road street food a short walk away and the heritage core a quick onward walk or Grab.

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