Laundry in Penang: 9 Self-Service and Drop-Off Options
Last updated: October 2026
Laundry in Penang is simple to sort out, especially in George Town. The UNESCO heritage zone around Lebuh Chulia, Love Lane and Lebuh Muntri has several self-service laundromats within a few minutes' walk of the guesthouses, and most of them run 24 hours. Outside the old town, there are options in Pulau Tikus near Gurney Drive, in Tanjung Tokong and along the Batu Ferringhi beach strip.
This guide covers 9 options for laundry in Penang: self-service laundromats, drop-off laundries and dry cleaners, grouped by area. Each entry has the address, opening hours where they are published and a Google Maps link. All were checked in October 2026. Machine prices change often and vary by machine size, so we only list a price where a source gives one.
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123 Laundry (Lebuh Buckingham)
George Town
Laundry39
George Town
Laundry Baba (Jalan Kampung Malabar)
George Town
Laundry Bee
George Town
Laundry Hub (Jalan Argyll)
George Town
Kedai Dobi Dry Cleaning & Laundry
George Town
Sun Kong Woh Dhoby & Dry Cleaning
Pulau Tikus
Bubble Bell
Tanjung Tokong
123 Laundry (Batu Ferringhi)
Batu Ferringhi
George Town Heritage Zone
123 Laundry (Lebuh Buckingham)
123 Laundry is a Penang self-service chain, and its Lebuh Buckingham outlet sits beside the Kapitan Keling Mosque in the heart of the heritage zone. Unlike most laundromats in George Town, this one is staffed throughout its opening hours, daily from 10 am to 9 pm, which helps if it is your first time using Malaysian machines.
Branded detergent and softener are included, there is free Wi-Fi, and the outlet offers a Drop & Go service where staff run the wash for you. Contact numbers are +60 16-453 9230 and +60 12-462 8006. Lebuh Chulia and Little India are a two-minute walk away.
Laundry39
Laundry39 is a 24-hour coin-operated laundromat on Lebuh Leith, near the junction with Lebuh Muntri and a short walk from the Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion. The machines take coins, and the shop has Wi-Fi so you can plan the rest of your day while the dryer runs.
It is a convenient choice for anyone staying in the northern part of the heritage zone or along Jalan Penang. There is no attendant, so make sure you have enough coins before you start.
Laundry Baba (Jalan Kampung Malabar)
Laundry Baba is a self-service laundromat at 33 Jalan Kampung Malabar, a side street between Lebuh Chulia and Jalan Penang. The shop on this spot previously traded as a Laundrybar outlet. It is open 24 hours, which suits backpackers from the nearby Chulia Street hostels who want to wash late in the evening.
There is normally no attendant, so check the machine labels for the current price and payment options before loading. The Chulia Street hawker stalls are a few minutes' walk away if you want supper while you wait.
Laundry Bee
Laundry Bee is a 24-hour self-service laundromat on Jalan Dato Koyah, the short street connecting Jalan Penang and Lebuh Leith near the Chulia Street end of the heritage zone. Its 24-hour opening was re-checked on the map in September 2026.
It is a useful alternative when the outlets on Lebuh Leith and Kampung Malabar are busy. There is normally no attendant, so read the payment instructions before loading.
Laundry Hub (Jalan Argyll)
Laundry Hub is a 24-hour self-service laundromat on Jalan Argyll, a residential street west of Jalan Penang. It serves both locals and visitors staying in the guesthouses and apartments on the edge of the heritage zone.
The listed contact number is 016-553 3071. Jalan Argyll is about 10 minutes on foot from Lebuh Chulia, and the Penang Road food stalls are close by.
Dry Cleaners and Drop-Off Laundry
Kedai Dobi Dry Cleaning & Laundry
This traditional kedai dobi (laundry shop) on the George Town end of Jalan Burma handles dry cleaning and drop-off laundry. It is the kind of neighbourhood shop where staff wash, press and fold your clothes for collection, which suits shirts, trousers and items that need ironing.
It opens Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and is closed at weekends, so drop items off early in the week if you are only in Penang for a few days. Ask for the collection time when you hand clothes in.
Sun Kong Woh Dhoby & Dry Cleaning
Sun Kong Woh is a dhoby and dry cleaner at 347 Jalan Burma in Pulau Tikus, near the junction with Jalan Cantonment. It offers dry cleaning and laundry service for drop-off, and is the most practical dry cleaner for travellers staying around Gurney Drive and Pulau Tikus.
It opens Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm and is closed on Sundays, so ask for the collection time when you drop clothes off. Pulau Tikus market and its morning hawker stalls are a few minutes' walk away.
Tanjung Tokong and Tanjung Bungah
Bubble Bell
Bubble Bell is a drop-off laundry on the main road through Tanjung Tokong, between Gurney and Tanjung Bungah. Staff wash and fold for you rather than offering self-service machines, which suits longer-stay visitors in the Tanjung Tokong and Tanjung Bungah condominiums and serviced apartments.
Hours and prices are not published online, so check hours before visiting and confirm the price and collection time when dropping off.
Batu Ferringhi
123 Laundry (Batu Ferringhi)
The Batu Ferringhi branch of 123 Laundry is on the main beach road, opposite the PARKROYAL Penang Resort. It is open 24 hours, with staff on site from 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm every day except Friday.
As at the George Town branch, detergent and softener are included, there is free Wi-Fi, and a Drop & Go service is available during staffed hours. Contact +60 12-462 8006. It is the main self-service option on the Batu Ferringhi strip.
Tips for Using Laundry in Penang
How self-service laundry works in Penang
Most laundromats in Penang have front-loading washers in two or three sizes and separate dryers. Detergent and softener are normally dispensed automatically. A wash plus dry takes 60 to 80 minutes, so allow about an hour and a quarter. Older machines take RM1 coins, and most shops have a change machine; newer ones also accept DuitNow QR or the operator's app. Payment options are printed on each machine.
Drop-off, resort laundry and dry cleaning
Staffed shops such as 123 Laundry on Lebuh Buckingham offer a drop-and-go service, and traditional kedai dobi shops on Jalan Burma wash, press and fold for you. Resort laundry is the most expensive option: PARKROYAL Penang Resort, for example, sells tokens for its guest self-service laundry room at RM30 per load. Use a dry cleaner for anything labelled dry clean only.
Practical tips
Bring your own bag to carry clean clothes back. Dryers run hot, so take delicate items out early. Penang's afternoon storms make balcony drying unreliable. Unstaffed 24-hour outlets in George Town are generally well lit and busy until late, but do not leave valuables unattended and keep an eye on your load.
Laundry in Penang: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the nearest laundromat to Chulia Street?
Laundry Baba on Jalan Kampung Malabar, Laundry39 on Lebuh Leith and Laundry Bee on Jalan Dato Koyah are all within a few minutes' walk of Lebuh Chulia and are listed as open 24 hours. 123 Laundry on Lebuh Buckingham is staffed daily from 10 am to 9 pm.
Are there 24-hour laundromats in George Town?
Yes. Laundry Baba on Jalan Kampung Malabar, Laundry39 on Lebuh Leith, Laundry Bee on Jalan Dato Koyah and Laundry Hub on Jalan Argyll are all listed as open 24 hours. Most are unstaffed at night.
Is there a laundry in Batu Ferringhi?
Yes. 123 Laundry has a 24-hour self-service outlet at 76D-1 Jalan Batu Ferringhi, opposite the PARKROYAL resort. Staff are on site from 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm, except on Fridays.
Do I need to bring detergent?
Usually not. Most self-service machines in Penang add detergent and softener automatically, and 123 Laundry includes branded detergent and softener in the price. Bring your own only if you need a specific product.
How do I pay at a Penang laundromat?
Most machines take RM1 coins, and outlets usually have a change machine for small notes. Newer machines also accept DuitNow QR or an app. Carry a few RM1 coins and small notes in case the cashless system is not working.