This 60,000 sq ft old bus depot is now bustling with cafes, artist studios, and an art gallery — alongside the original coffee shop, hardware shop and motorcycle repair shop.
An arts community in an old bus depot
Hin Bus Depot
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Aside from supporting the arts in Penang, Hin organises a Pop Up Market to serve as a platform for small business owners, performers and makers, to build local community and economy.
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Getting there
By public transport, take the Rapid Penang Bus (11, 201, 203, 204 or 502). Hin Bus Depot is steps away from Gama Supermarket and Komtar Bus Terminal.
There is limited parking on the grounds, and street parking nearby.
Amenities
Wifi
Good for kids
Wheelchair-accessible
Traveller's Notes
Check their calendar for exhibitions and pop-up markets.
If you’re feeling peckish, check out the in-house vegan café Wholey Wonder, opened by a couple who want to debunk the misconception that vegan food is boring – think scrumptious chickpea-crust pizza and almond-and-date-based “Snickers”
Article contributors
Photographer
Alexandra Wong
