Bishop Hotel vs Bishop House
Both are in Penang, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelGeorge Town
Bishop Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Inn★★★★George Town
Bishop House
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Bishop House
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 120 m apart.
Choose Bishop Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 68 / 7)
Choose Bishop House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.7)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 68)
Why is Bishop Hotel better than Bishop House?
- 1More guest reviews (3,441 vs 74), so the rating is more reliable×47
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (68 vs 7 rooms)×9.7
Why is Bishop House better than Bishop Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.7)+0.8
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (7 vs 68 rooms)−61
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bishop Hotel vs Bishop House: which hotel is better? | Bishop Hotel | Bishop House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.5 +0.8 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Beach access | 4.2 | 4.6 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.5 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 3,441 +3,367 | 74 |
| Google rating | 3.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 218 | – |
| Rank in Penang | top 40% | top 4% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | 1.7 km −120 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 490 m | 490 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 33 | 36 +3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 68 | 7 |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
Bishop HotelBishop House
- Bishop Hotel is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Bishop Hotel: €26 a night on average · Bishop House: €55 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Bishop Hotel | Bishop House |
|---|---|---|
| December | €21 | €53 |
| January | €24 | €57 |
| February | €24 | €75 |
| March | €24 | €56 |
| April | €24 | €52 |
| May | €29 | €48 |
| June | €29 | €48 |
| July | €29 | €59 |
| August | €29 | €56 |
| September | €29 | €48 |
| October | €29 | €48 |
| November | €19 | €58 |
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
120 m apart
Bishop Hotel: city centre: 2.5 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.
Bishop House: city centre: 2.4 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 36 sights within 1 km.
Bishop Hotel or Bishop House: common questions
Which is better, Bishop Hotel or Bishop House?
Bishop House leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Bishop Hotel or Bishop House?
Over the year Bishop Hotel costs about €26 a night on average against €55 at Bishop House, 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?
Bishop House is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Bishop Hotel is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Bishop Hotel and Bishop House?
The two hotels are 120 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