--- title: "Aayu Chulia vs The Frame Guesthouse: which hotel is better?" description: "Aayu Chulia or The Frame Guesthouse in Penang? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aayu-chulia-penang-vs-the-frame-guesthouse-penang/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-07 --- # Aayu Chulia vs The Frame Guesthouse Both are in Penang, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · George Town ## [Aayu Chulia](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aayu-chulia-penang/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.7 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1095331/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · George Town ## [The Frame Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-frame-guesthouse-penang/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2197942/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart. ### Why is Aayu Chulia better than The Frame Guesthouse? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is The Frame Guesthouse better than Aayu Chulia? 1. More guest reviews (1,730 vs 150), so the rating is more reliable (×12) 2. Later 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 Chulia | The Frame Guesthouse | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.9 | | Location | 7.7 | 7.5 | | Beach access | 5.7 (+0.5) | 5.2 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 | | Guest rating | 9.0 (+0.1) | 8.9 | | Number of reviews | 150 | 1,730 (+1,580) | | Google rating | – | 4.2/5 | | Google reviews | – | 497 | | Rank in Penang | top 21% (+3%) | top 24% | | Location | | Location score | 7.7 (+0.2) | 7.5 | | Distance to George Town centre | 990 m | 1.0 km | | To the beach | 1.4 km (−130 m) | 1.5 km | | To the airport | 15 km | 15 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 230 m | | Shops within 500 m | 19 (+3) | 16 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 17 | 19 | | Floors | 3 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – | | Listed amenities | – | 8 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | ✓ | – | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Aayu ChuliaThe Frame Guesthouse - The Frame Guesthouse is cheaper in 8 of 8 months - Aayu Chulia: €13 a night on average · The Frame Guesthouse: €10 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Penang by month](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/penang/prices/) 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. [Aayu Chulia prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aayu-chulia-penang/prices/) ## Location 130 m apart Aayu Chulia: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. The Frame Guesthouse: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 237 hotels in George Town](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/penang/area/george-town/) ## Aayu Chulia or The Frame Guesthouse: common questions ### Which is better, Aayu Chulia or The Frame Guesthouse? Aayu Chulia leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Aayu Chulia or The Frame Guesthouse? Over the year The Frame Guesthouse costs about €10 a night on average against €13 at Aayu Chulia, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Aayu Chulia is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; The Frame Guesthouse is 1.5 km. ### How far apart are Aayu Chulia and The Frame Guesthouse? The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [The Frame Guesthouse vs Red Inn Court](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/red-inn-court-penang-vs-the-frame-guesthouse-penang/) - [The Frame Guesthouse vs Cocoa Mews Cafe & Home](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cocoa-mews-cafe-home-penang-vs-the-frame-guesthouse-penang/) ## Compare now 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aayu-chulia-penang-vs-the-frame-guesthouse-penang/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/