Aayu Beach St vs The 60
Both are in Penang, 250 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
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Aayu Beach St
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose Aayu Beach St if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.6)
Why is Aayu Beach St better than The 60?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.6)+1.3
Why is The 60 better than Aayu Beach St?
- 1More guest reviews (662 vs 94), so the rating is more reliable×7.0
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aayu Beach St vs The 60: which hotel is better? | Aayu Beach St | The 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.3 | 7.6 |
| Location | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Beach access | 4.4 +0.6 | 3.8 |
| Public transport | 5.6 +0.4 | 5.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +1.2 | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +1.3 | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 94 | 662 +568 |
| Google rating | – | 3.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 90 |
| Rank in Penang | top 29% +60% | bottom 11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 +0.2 | 7.7 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 760 m −250 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km −180 m | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 970 m | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 14 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m | 260 m −100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 +11 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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 StThe 60
- Aayu Beach St is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Aayu Beach St: €14 a night on average · The 60: €15 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Aayu Beach St | The 60 |
|---|---|---|
| November | €11 | €15 |
| December | €11 | €14 |
| January | €11 | €14 |
| February | €15 | €14 |
| March | €15 | €16 |
| April | €15 | €16 |
| May | €15 | €16 |
| June | €15 | €16 |
| July | €15 | €16 |
| August | €15 | €16 |
| September | €15 | €16 |
| October | €12 | €16 |
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
250 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.
The 60: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat: 1.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Aayu Beach St or The 60: common questions
Which is better, Aayu Beach St or The 60?
Aayu Beach St leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Aayu Beach St or The 60?
Over the year Aayu Beach St costs about €14 a night on average against €15 at The 60, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Aayu Beach St is closer: 760 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for The 60.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Aayu Beach St is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; The 60 is 1.9 km.
How far apart are Aayu Beach St and The 60?
The two hotels are 250 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