The northern part of Pulau Jerejak, with views of the Penang Bridge, was once the Jerejak Prison, used as late as the mid 1970's.
Jerejak Middle
The middle portion of Pulau Jerejak once housed the leprosy sanitorium, but has now been transformed into the Jerejak Resort. The western side still houses the Penang shipyard.
Pulau Jerejak South
The southern part of Pulau Jerejak was once the Tuberculosis Hospital. The buildings are still around, but in a dilapidated state.
Finding Accommodation in Penang
If you're going to Penang, you now have the option of finding accommodation in a hotel, or look for one in hostels and guesthouses. To book a room in a star-rated hotel, use the Penang Hotel Guide for Budget Travelers. To find accommodation in a Hostel or Guesthouse, use the Penang Guide to Hostels and Guesthouses. Each link provides detailed listing of the type of accommodation you can expect in Penang. Be aware that you get what you pay for. If you need a certain degree of comfort, then a star-rated hotel may be an ideal option for you. On the other hand, if you are able to forego a bit of creature comfort, then hostels and guesthouses are clean, safe, and incredibly good value for money. For accommodation in other destinations, visit Hotel Guide for Budget Travelers or Hostels & Guesthouses Accommodation Guide.
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