Downtown George Town

George Town
Georgetown featuring boating, general coastal views and a skyscraper
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang which includes forest scenes, a waterfall and rainforest
Penang which includes street scenes and a small town or village

Popular places to visit

KOMTAR which includes a high-rise building

KOMTAR

4/5(19 reviews)

Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.

KOMTAR
Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

4.5/5(16 reviews)

During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

5/5(5 reviews)

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4.5/5(5 reviews)

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Kapitan Keling Mosque showing heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects

Kapitan Keling Mosque

4/5(1 review)

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Fort Cornwallis which includes signage and heritage architecture as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(6 reviews)

The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.

Fort Cornwallis

Things to do

Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

CA $124
per adult
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

CA $3
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

CA $122
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

CA $25
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Penang: Evening Walking Foods Tour

Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour

CA $98
per adult
Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour
Armenian Street Penang

Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

CA $143
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
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Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $89 per night from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22
CA $89
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2025
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"It's every central and walkable to most of the tourist attraction."

Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2024

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $60 per night from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30
CA $60
CA $76 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (647 reviews)
"Everywhere is clean. Once u enter lobby the smell is so fresh."

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2024

Cititel Penang
Areca Hotel Penang
Areca Hotel Penang
3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town
The price is CA $103 per night from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5
CA $103
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
"Liked the heritage aspects and the large rooms Very noisy, preventing sleep when events are held next door (at the Majestic) and during clean-up/restoration afterwards due to unmotivated and untrained staff used at the venue."

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2024

Areca Hotel Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $270 per night from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23
CA $270
CA $330 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel right on the waterfront and walkable to a lot of tourist attractions and restaurants, very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2024

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is CA $134 per night from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6
CA $134
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
"Everything was good and well and we checked in early but we left our luggage with the concierge and went for shopping. The hotel reception was very friendly and helpful. They called and updated our room was ready and helped us to keep our luggage in the room. It’s a very nice hotel but one thing ..."

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $33 per night from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8
CA $33
CA $40 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2025
Book a stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2024

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well-liked for its historic sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Clan Jetty
Fort Cornwallis which includes heritage architecture

Historic George Town

If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Historic George Town
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Pulau Tikus

Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Drive.

Pulau Tikus
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Gelugor

4/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Gelugor like its cafes and monuments, and Penang Bridge West End is a sight worth a stop.

Gelugor
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Taman Happy Valley

Though Taman Happy Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(9 area reviews)

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Avatar Secret Garden, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town

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