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Homestays in Paya Terubong: ranked picks

Paya Terubong sits close to Kek Lok Si temple and the Penang Hill trails, which makes it a practical base for visitors who want to avoid George Town's traffic. The homestays here range from well-kept and responsive to properties with thin review histories, so it pays to check what guests actually experienced. This list is built from guest feedback and scored using our methodology.

Most stays in this area suit travellers heading to Kek Lok Si, the Penang Hill funicular, or the botanical gardens, so proximity to those spots and straightforward check-in matter more here than nightlife access.

4 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›

At a glance

#BusinessScoreRatingFromBest for
1Comfortable Stay674.5 (32)Temple and hill-trail visitors
2Fastbook HomeStay Majestic Heights Penang504.1 (88)Budget short stays
3Fully Furnished Homestay403 (1)Those wanting a fully furnished unit
4Happy Homestay Malaysia382.4 (7)Not currently recommended

Ranked picks

1
Comfortable Stay

Comfortable Stay

score 67/100
4.5 from 32 reviews
Temple and hill-trail visitorsclean roomsresponsive hostgreat location

Guests consistently praise the clean rooms, fair pricing, and quick, flexible host response near Kek Lok Si and Penang Hill.

2
Fastbook HomeStay Majestic Heights Penang

Fastbook HomeStay Majestic Heights Penang

score 50/100
4.1 from 88 reviews
Budget short stays

A workable basic option for short visits, though the decor is dated and one guest disputed a damage charge.

3
Fully Furnished Homestay

Fully Furnished Homestay

score 40/100
3 from 1 reviews
Those wanting a fully furnished unit

Only one review so far, so there is not enough feedback yet to judge consistency.

4
Happy Homestay Malaysia

Happy Homestay Malaysia

score 38/100
2.4 from 7 reviews
Not currently recommendedunresponsive host

Reviewers report trouble reaching the business at all, with no clear contact route for booking or questions.

Last updated 2026-08-26