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title: "iStay Hotel, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "iStay Hotel in Penang: rated 8.5 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★
# iStay Hotel

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

8.5 ·  Very good 1,698 reviews ·  #654 #654 of 1,077 in Penang ·  4.1/5 on Google, 252 reviews ·  9.1 Location score
## About iStay Hotel

iStay Hotel is a hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 1,698 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free wi-fi. It is 770 m from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 15

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 236

94 - 96 Jalan Ragoon [istay.my](http://www.istay.my/)

## How iStay Hotel scores

Better rated than 30% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **9.1**
-   Beach access **6.7**
-   Public transport **8.5**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

4.1/5

252 Google reviews

-   5★52%
-   4★30%
-   3★10%
-   2★3%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **99**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **34**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ibusawat TM Berhad Jln Burma,Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">420 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang International Airport (PEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">770 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre150 m
-   Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower190 m
-   Galeri Automotif Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang280 m
-   Baba Nyonya Musem 和wonderfood Museum320 m
-   Musèè du Loùrvè380 m
-   姥姥饺子馆510 m

## iStay Hotel: in detail

IStay Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hotel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Penang. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. The hotel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like cable TV as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, bottled water and instant coffee is conveniently available for your use. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay.

### Compare

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## Questions about iStay Hotel

### How do guests rate iStay Hotel?

iStay Hotel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 1,698 reviews, which is better than 30% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at iStay Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### How far is iStay Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is iStay Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does iStay Hotel have?

iStay Hotel has 15 rooms.

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/hotel/istay-hotel-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/