B-Hotel vs Island Hostel Bayan Lepas
Both are in Penang, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
B-Hotel
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick B-Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 510 m apart.
Choose B-Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.5 km)
- to walk to the sights (7.9 km / 8.3 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 22)
Choose Island Hostel Bayan Lepas if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 6.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 22 / 50)
Why is B-Hotel better than Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?
- 1380 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.5 km)−380 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Island Hostel Bayan Lepas better than B-Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 6.5)+2.0
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 312 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2010)+4y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| B-Hotel vs Island Hostel Bayan Lepas: which hotel is better? | B-Hotel | Island Hostel Bayan Lepas |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.5 +2.0 |
| Location | 5.1 +0.7 | 4.4 |
| Beach access | 6.6 +1.3 | 5.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.7 | 8.5 +1.8 |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.5 +2.0 |
| Number of reviews | 266 | 404 +138 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 98 |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 2% | bottom 46% +44% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.1 +0.7 | 4.4 |
| Distance to Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua centre | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.1 km −380 m | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 5.8 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 39 | 51 +12 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | ★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 50 | 22 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2014 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 9 +3 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
B-HotelIsland Hostel Bayan Lepas
- Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- B-Hotel: €31 a night on average · Island Hostel Bayan Lepas: €25 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | B-Hotel | Island Hostel Bayan Lepas |
|---|---|---|
| November | €29 | €26 |
| December | €29 | €25 |
| January | €30 | €24 |
| February | €32 | €26 |
| March | €32 | €18 |
| April | €32 | €27 |
| May | €30 | €25 |
| June | €30 | €25 |
| July | – | €25 |
| August | – | €25 |
| September | – | €25 |
| October | – | €25 |
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
510 m apart
B-Hotel: city centre: 7.9 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 5.8 km, beach: 1.1 km, 39 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas: city centre: 8.3 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 5.3 km, beach: 1.5 km, 51 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
B-Hotel or Island Hostel Bayan Lepas: common questions
Which is better, B-Hotel or Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?
B-Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, B-Hotel or Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?
Over the year Island Hostel Bayan Lepas costs about €25 a night on average against €31 at B-Hotel, 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?
B-Hotel is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is 1.5 km.
How far apart are B-Hotel and Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?
The two hotels are 510 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