Aayu Beach St vs Carnarvon 73
Both are in Penang, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelGeorge Town
Aayu Beach St
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Inn★George Town
Carnarvon 73
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.
Choose Carnarvon 73 if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 8.9)
Why is Aayu Beach St better than Carnarvon 73?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Carnarvon 73 better than Aayu Beach St?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.9)+0.8
- 2More guest reviews (262 vs 94), so the rating is more reliable×2.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aayu Beach St vs Carnarvon 73: which hotel is better? | Aayu Beach St | Carnarvon 73 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.7 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Beach access | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Public transport | 5.6 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.6 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.7 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 94 | 262 +168 |
| Rank in Penang | top 29% | top 1% +29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 760 m | 800 m |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.6 km −90 m |
| To public transport | 970 m | – |
| To the airport | 14 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m | 250 m −110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 | 22 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Aayu Beach StCarnarvon 73
- Aayu Beach St is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Aayu Beach St: €14 a night on average · Carnarvon 73: €19 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Aayu Beach St | Carnarvon 73 |
|---|---|---|
| November | €11 | €18 |
| December | €11 | €18 |
| January | €11 | €19 |
| February | €15 | €20 |
| March | €15 | €20 |
| April | €15 | €20 |
| May | €15 | €19 |
| June | €15 | €19 |
| July | €15 | €19 |
| August | €15 | €19 |
| September | €15 | €19 |
| October | €12 | €19 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
160 m apart
Aayu Beach St: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat: 970 m, Penang International Airport (PEN): 14 km, beach: 1.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Carnarvon 73: city centre: 1.8 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.6 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Aayu Beach St or Carnarvon 73: common questions
Which is better, Aayu Beach St or Carnarvon 73?
Carnarvon 73 leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Aayu Beach St or Carnarvon 73?
Over the year Aayu Beach St costs about €14 a night on average against €19 at Carnarvon 73, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Carnarvon 73 is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Aayu Beach St is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Aayu Beach St and Carnarvon 73?
The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score