A home away from home, since 2014
What started as a humble Airbnb for short-term travellers has grown into one of Penang's most trusted names in long-term co-living.
Built on hospitality, grown on trust
For over a decade, Hive by Bees has been creating comfortable, welcoming spaces in the heart of Penang. We began in 2014 as a small Airbnb service — and as more guests asked to stay longer, we evolved into reliable long-term accommodation.
Today we host students, working adults and expatriates across the island, from Gelugor near USM to the Free Trade Zone and historic Georgetown. Every hive is fully furnished, all-inclusive, and looked after by a team that genuinely cares.
Our mission is simple: give you a space to live, work and connect — without the usual rental headaches.
The values behind every hive
Genuine care
We treat every resident like family and every owner's property like our own.
A real home
Clean, comfortable, fully-furnished spaces designed for living — not just sleeping.
Effortless living
All-inclusive rent and responsive support so life in Penang stays simple.
Community
Bringing together students, professionals and expats from all walks of life.
A decade of growth in Penang
The first hive
Started as a humble Airbnb hosting short-term travellers visiting Penang.
Going long-term
Shifted focus to stable, long-term stays for students and working adults.
Co-living grows
Expanded across the island with fully-furnished, all-inclusive co-living homes.
Trusted island-wide
8 hives and 500+ happy residents — a genuine home away from home.
- 10+
- Years of trust
- Since 2014
- 500+
- Happy tenants
- Students, pros & expats
- 8
- Penang hives
- Across the island
- 4.8
- Average rating
- From resident reviews