Budget Hostels from

Our travellers like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may offer budget-friendly rates: Hotel Sukaramai - 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Gurun. Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Sungai Petani Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Bertam Resort, Penang - 16 mi (25.7 km) from the heart of Gurun. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Purest Hotel Sungai Petani - 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from the heart of Gurun. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. Cinta Sayang Resort - 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from the heart of Gurun. Guests can enjoy free parking at this hotel. Super OYO Capital O 90543 Sp Star Hotel - 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from the heart of Gurun. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Gurun are November, October, September and May, with each month seeing an average of 298 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these things around Gurun. Get out into nature with places such as Mount Jerai, Muda River and Pantai Merdeka. Locals like to shop at Amanjaya Mall and Village Mall. Additional attractions include Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum, Semeling Jetty and Sungai Petani Clock Tower.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Gurun in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Alor Setar (AOR-Sultan Abdul Halim), 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from the city centre. Another option is Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), which is 39.3 mi (63.3 km) away.