Some Place Else vs Pine Armenian
Both are in Penang, 520 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★★George Town
Some Place Else
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Hostel★★★★★George Town
Pine Armenian
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Some Place Else
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 520 m apart.
Choose Some Place Else if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
Why is Some Place Else better than Pine Armenian?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 9.0)+0.5
- 2450 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 1.6 km)−450 m
- 3More guest reviews (915 vs 457), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Pine Armenian better than Some Place Else?
- 1Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Some Place Else vs Pine Armenian: which hotel is better? | Some Place Else | Pine Armenian |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.5 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Beach access | 6.2 +1.5 | 4.7 |
| Public transport | 5.5 +0.9 | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.5 +0.5 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.5 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 915 +458 | 457 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 +0.2 | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | 112 +12 | 100 |
| Rank in Penang | top 1% +15% | top 15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +0.2 | 7.5 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km −450 m | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 980 m −170 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
520 m apart
Some Place Else or Pine Armenian: common questions
Which is better, Some Place Else or Pine Armenian?
Some Place Else leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Some Place Else or Pine Armenian?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Some Place Else is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Pine Armenian is 1.6 km.
How far apart are Some Place Else and Pine Armenian?
The two hotels are 520 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