Island Hostel Bayan Lepas vs The CEO Duplex Studio Suite
Both are in Penang, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ApartmentKampung Madrasah Sungai Dua
The CEO Duplex Studio Suite
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Island Hostel Bayan Lepas
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 710 m apart.
Choose Island Hostel Bayan Lepas if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.0)
- to be closer to the beach (1.5 km / 2.1 km)
- to walk to the sights (8.3 km / 8.8 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 22 / 2)
Choose The CEO Duplex Studio Suite if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (93 / 51)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 22)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2014)
Why is Island Hostel Bayan Lepas better than The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.0)+1.5
- 2690 m closer to the beach (1.5 km vs 2.1 km)−690 m
Why is The CEO Duplex Studio Suite better than Island Hostel Bayan Lepas?
- 142 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+42
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2014)+7y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Island Hostel Bayan Lepas vs The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: which hotel is better? | Island Hostel Bayan Lepas | The CEO Duplex Studio Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.5 | 7.0 |
| Location | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Beach access | 5.3 +2.3 | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +1.4 | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +1.5 | 7.0 |
| Number of reviews | 404 +1 | 403 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 98 | – |
| Rank in Penang | bottom 46% +41% | bottom 5% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.4 +0.2 | 4.2 |
| Distance to Kampung Madrasah Sungai Dua centre | 1.1 km −230 m | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 1.5 km −690 m | 2.1 km |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 51 | 93 +42 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km | 350 m −660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 22 | 2 |
| Floors | 3 | 16 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2021 +7y |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 8 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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
Island Hostel Bayan LepasThe CEO Duplex Studio Suite
- Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Island Hostel Bayan Lepas: €25 a night on average · The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: €67 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Island Hostel Bayan Lepas | The CEO Duplex Studio Suite |
|---|---|---|
| November | €26 | €68 |
| December | €25 | €75 |
| January | €24 | €69 |
| February | €26 | €71 |
| March | €18 | €71 |
| April | €27 | €65 |
| May | €25 | €62 |
| June | €25 | €62 |
| July | €25 | €62 |
| August | €25 | €62 |
| September | €25 | €69 |
| October | €25 | €69 |
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.
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas prices by monthThe CEO Duplex Studio Suite prices by month
Location
710 m apart
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.
The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: city centre: 8.8 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 4.8 km, beach: 2.1 km, 93 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite: common questions
Which is better, Island Hostel Bayan Lepas or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Island Hostel Bayan Lepas or The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
Over the year Island Hostel Bayan Lepas costs about €25 a night on average against €67 at The CEO Duplex Studio Suite, 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 centre?
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for The CEO Duplex Studio Suite.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Island Hostel Bayan Lepas is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; The CEO Duplex Studio Suite is 2.1 km.
How far apart are Island Hostel Bayan Lepas and The CEO Duplex Studio Suite?
The two hotels are 710 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