Aayu Chulia vs The Frame Guesthouse
Both are in Penang, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelGeorge Town
Aayu Chulia
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseGeorge Town
The Frame Guesthouse
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (1,730 vs 150), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 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 Chulia vs The Frame Guesthouse: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Aayu Chulia | The Frame Guesthouse |
|---|---|---|
| November | €11 | €8 |
| December | €11 | €8 |
| January | €11 | €8 |
| February | €14 | €12 |
| March | €14 | €12 |
| April | €14 | €12 |
| May | €14 | €11 |
| June | €14 | €11 |
| July | €14 | – |
| August | €14 | – |
| September | €14 | – |
| October | €12 | – |
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
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.
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.
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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