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George Town

George Town

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Rooms for rent in George Town

The beautiful and multicultural George Town is the capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Malaysia has forever been a go-to for travelers and tourists. With modern technology and affordable living cost, George Town is quickly becoming one of the coliving centers of Malaysia.

Being the first British settlement in Southeast Asia and then subjugated by Japan has left George Town with both British and Japanese architectural beauty. The city is known for its colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses, street art, and food. With both an Old Town and a modern city, George Town offers the best of both worlds. George Town's historical center is rightly a UNESCO World Heritage site, helping make it the nation’s tourism hub.

George Town is bursting at the seams with history, waiting to tell you a story or two. The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia that stands tall and proud in the brightest white is only a part of that story. In a city where churches, mosques, and temples stand side by side, each has a unique piece to give this multicultural city.

Kek Lok Si is a stunning castle-like temple. Open to tourists, walking through the temple shows how culture and religion blend together in this city. As you walk through the temple halls, you will see Chinese, Burmese, and Thai design melt together.

Penang Hill is the highest point in George Town and offers the best views in the city. If you are not up for a hike, the cable car is a less strenuous way to make your way up the hills where you will find colonial cottages and viewing platforms. On your way down, remember to visit the botanical gardens at the foot of Penang Hill. The botanical garden is filled with beautiful and exotic flowers and spices.

People visit George Town for many reasons, but street food and street art is at the top of that list. Penang’s main roads close on the last weekend of every month for the famous George Town Market. The market is the perfect time to shop for souvenirs, have some bubble tea, and sample the fantastic street food.

In George Town, it is hard to know what food to try and what not to try; there is so much – so follow your nose and see where you end up. You never know it might even take you to Little India, where you can grab a plate of biryani, tandoori chicken, or even spicy prawns.

George Town is genuinely one of the easiest cities to live in. It is safe, inexpensive, and friendly. A perfect example is that there is even a free bus that operates every day except for Sunday, making it easy to get around. George Town is ideal for the digital nomad looking to colive in a homey, beautiful, and stress-free city.

Here are some fun facts about George Town:

- George Town is named after King George III of Great Britain
- World-famous shoe designer Jimmy Choo was born in George Town
- George Town is home to six traditional Chinese villages
- The most photographed building in George Town is Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion which has 28 rooms and a remarkable 200 windows

Renting a room in a room-share in George Town from $400

Discover an expanding selection of rooms for rent in George Town. Browse our comprehensive apartment share listings to find the perfect roommate in George Town. Our apartment shares, available for a minimum of 1 month, typically feature 3 or more bedrooms. Home-sharing or room-sharing is often more flexible and can be rented on a monthly basis. Choose between rooms with private bathrooms or those with shared facilities. With the rising cost of living in George Town, sharing an apartment becomes an economical choice, making our listings ideal for student accommodations. To find your next room in George Town, start your roommate search with us today.

Finding affordable communal living in George Town

Finding affordable housing in George Town can be tough, especially in cities with high rent prices. One solution that many people turn to is communal living with shared spaces and roommates. This can be a cost-effective way to have a private room while still being able to afford rent in a desirable location. There are a few different options for finding a shared living arrangement in George Town. One option is to look for a private room for rent in a coliving home. This can be a good option for people who want some privacy, but still want to be part of a community. Another option is to look for a shared room, where you'll be sharing a bedroom with one or more roommates. This can be more affordable, as you'll only be responsible for paying for your own bed. The downside is that you'll have less privacy, as you'll be sharing a bedroom with others. You can find both accommodation options on Coliving.com. We can help you find a compatible roommate based on your preferences and lifestyle. Some hosts do background checks and eviction history checks to ensure that the roommates you're living with are trustworthy individuals. When looking for a shared living arrangement, it's important to do your due diligence and make sure that you're comfortable with the living arrangement and the people you'll be living with.

What is coliving?

Coliving is a new trend amongst millennials for renting shared apartments. Whether you're moving to George Town for work or just looking for a new apartment, coliving in George Town is a good way to save money and live with like-minded people. Co-living places people from different backgrounds together and encourages them to interact, collaborate and form new friendships. When compared to dorms, coliving is much more attractive, since it's relatively inexpensive, all-inclusive and allows you to rent a furnished room with an individual lease. Coliving is perfect for students, digital nomads, remote workers, young professionals, interns and people in general who relocate to a new city for work.

Affordable and social housing in George Town

Looking for an affordable and social housing option in George Town? Consider coliving, a trend in shared apartment rentals that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds to live, work, and form new friendships. Coliving in George Town is a cost-effective alternative to dorms, offering furnished rooms with individual leases and all-inclusive pricing.

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