Homestay in Gelugor: how the local options compare
Gelugor sits right next to Universiti Sains Malaysia, so most homestays here are built around family and group stays rather than solo travel. We compared the options on this page using our methodology, weighing Google ratings, review volume, recency, and sentiment together rather than star rating alone.
Because of the USM location, a lot of these homestays are sized for graduation visits, campus events, and multi-family trips, with several units built to sleep 11 people or more and full kitchens standard across most listings.
8 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fatimah Villa USM | 80 | 4.9 (51) | — | Families, special occasions |
| 2 | 21 Home,槟城民宿 Bayan Lepas 4 bedrooms Homestay | 63 | 4.9 (7) | — | Larger families, 4-bedroom stays |
| 3 | Pimai Homestay Penang | 46 | 4 (5) | — | Attentive, personal service |
| 4 | Homestay teres muslim penang island near usm 2 unit berdekatan | 42 | 4 (4) | — | Budget large-group stays |
| 5 | Homestay ida private pool | 40 | 5 (3) | — | Private pool stays |
| 6 | Mutiara Homestay | 40 | 4.1 (7) | — | Groups of 13-15 near USM |
| 7 | 9 Cohans Homestay | 22 | — | — | New listing, unrated |
| 8 | Homestay Gelugor | 16 | — | — | New listing, unrated |
Ranked picks
Fatimah Villa USM
score 80/100Rated 4.9 from 51 reviews, with guests consistently praising the space, cleanliness, and quick host response near USM.
21 Home,槟城民宿 Bayan Lepas 4 bedrooms Homestay
score 63/100A 4.9 rating on limited reviews for a spacious four-bedroom home in Taman Century running since 2012.
Pimai Homestay Penang
score 46/100Guests call out the friendly owner and comfortable unit, though the review count here is still small.
Homestay teres muslim penang island near usm 2 unit berdekatan
score 42/100Good value for big parties near USM, but one group reported capacity and complaint-handling issues worth checking before booking.
Homestay ida private pool
score 40/100A perfect 5.0 score so far, though only a handful of reviews exist to back it up.
Mutiara Homestay
score 40/100Handles large groups with a full kitchen and washer-dryer, but reviews are mixed on maintenance and pricing over the years.
9 Cohans Homestay
score 22/100No reviews yet, so there's not enough evidence here to judge the stay.
Homestay Gelugor
score 16/100Also without reviews so far, making it hard to say how it compares to the rest of the area.