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title: "DD HOTEL vs Island Hostel Bayan Lepas: which hotel is better?"
description: "DD HOTEL or Island Hostel Bayan Lepas in Penang? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dd-hotel-penang-vs-island-hostel-bayan-lepas-penang/
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# DD HOTEL vs Island Hostel Bayan Lepas

Both are in Penang, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★ · Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
## [DD HOTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dd-hotel-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1345877/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
## [Island Hostel Bayan Lepas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/island-hostel-bayan-lepas-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1668498/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Island Hostel Bayan Lepas

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose DD HOTEL if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 51)

### Choose Island Hostel Bayan Lepas if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.9)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.5 km / 2.9 km)
-   to walk to the sights (8.3 km / 10 km)

### Why is DD HOTEL better than Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?

1.  99 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+99)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Island Hostel Bayan Lepas better than DD HOTEL?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.9) (+0.6)
2.  1.5 km closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 2.9 km) (−1.5 km)
3.  1.7 km closer to the area centre (−1.7 km)
4.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | DD HOTEL | Island Hostel Bayan Lepas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Location | 3.1 | 4.4  (+1.3) |
| Beach access | 0.3 | 5.3  (+5.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 575  (+171) | 404 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 98 |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 19% | bottom 46%  (+27%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1 | 4.4  (+1.3) |
| Distance to Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua centre | 2.8 km | 1.1 km  (−1.7 km) |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | 1.5 km  (−1.5 km) |
| To the airport | 3.3 km  (−2.0 km) | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+99) | 51 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m  (−820 m) | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 17  (+16) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | ★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 18 | 22 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015  (+1y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 6  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Island Hostel Bayan Lepas prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/island-hostel-bayan-lepas-penang/prices/)

## Location

2.2 km apart

DD HOTEL: city centre: 10 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 3.3 km, beach: 2.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.

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.

## DD HOTEL or Island Hostel Bayan Lepas: common questions

### Which is better, DD HOTEL or Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, DD HOTEL or Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for DD HOTEL.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; DD HOTEL is 2.9 km.

### How far apart are DD HOTEL and Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?

The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dd-hotel-penang-vs-island-hostel-bayan-lepas-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/