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title: "lyf Georgetown Penang vs The Leith: which hotel is better?"
description: "lyf Georgetown Penang or The Leith in Penang? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# lyf Georgetown Penang vs The Leith

Both are in Penang, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · George Town
## [lyf Georgetown Penang](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lyf-georgetown-penang-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1807100/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · George Town
## [The Leith](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-leith-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204840/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 240 m apart.

### Choose lyf Georgetown Penang if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 143 / 44)

### Choose The Leith if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 44 / 143)

### Why is lyf Georgetown Penang better than The Leith?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (143 vs 44 rooms) (×3.3)

### Why is The Leith better than lyf Georgetown Penang?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (44 vs 143 rooms) (−99)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | lyf Georgetown Penang | The Leith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.9  (+0.3) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.2  (+0.4) | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 1,378 | 1,526  (+148) |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 158 |
| Rank in Penang | top 18% | top 18% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.9  (+0.3) |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.2 km | 1.0 km  (−180 m) |
| To the beach | 920 m  (−100 m) | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 590 m | 420 m  (−170 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 9  (+7) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 143 | 44 |
| Floors | 5 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | – | 18 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

lyf Georgetown PenangThe Leith

           

-   The Leith is cheaper in 8 of 12 months
-   lyf Georgetown Penang: €75 a night on average · The Leith: €63 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Penang by month](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/penang/prices/)

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.

[lyf Georgetown Penang prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lyf-georgetown-penang-penang/prices/)[The Leith prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-leith-penang/prices/)

## Location

240 m apart

lyf Georgetown Penang: city centre: 2.1 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 920 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

The Leith: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 237 hotels in George Town](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/penang/area/george-town/)

## lyf Georgetown Penang or The Leith: common questions

### Which is better, lyf Georgetown Penang or The Leith?

They are evenly matched. lyf Georgetown Penang is stronger in beach access; The Leith is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, lyf Georgetown Penang or The Leith?

Over the year The Leith costs about €63 a night on average against €75 at lyf Georgetown Penang, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Leith is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.2 km for lyf Georgetown Penang.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

lyf Georgetown Penang is 920 m from the nearest beach; The Leith is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are lyf Georgetown Penang and The Leith?

The two hotels are 240 m 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/lyf-georgetown-penang-penang-vs-the-leith-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/