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

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 relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR which includes a high-rise building

KOMTAR

4/5(19 reviews)

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

KOMTAR
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
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
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

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

CA $190
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 $33
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

CA $125
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

CA $8
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

CA $13
per adult
The Top Penang Admission Ticket
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

CA $33
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
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Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

Vouk Hotel Suites
Vouk Hotel Suites
4 out of 5
57-G-3 Mansion One, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, George Town
The price is CA $49 per night from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6
CA $49
CA $57 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Stay at this 4-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (470 reviews)
"Please note: the area around the property is safe at night. However it is a commercial area, so no tourist sights, no history, nothing to see, nothing to do, limited public transportation. You can eat out like in other parts of Penang, so no worries that you'll be forced to take all meals in the ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2024

Vouk Hotel Suites
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 $88 per night from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4
CA $88
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great stay!
"The room is quite spacious and clean. Hotel staffs are friendly and helpful. Like the location of the hotel, walkable distance to some malls and eatery. Will definitely stay again when coming to Penang."

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is CA $72 per night from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17
CA $72
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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! (667 reviews)
"Best thing about the hotel is it's location"

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2025

Cititel Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is CA $130 per night from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10
CA $130
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (140 reviews)
Goof choice
"The staff is very friendly and the hotel is in a good location"

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
3.5 out of 5
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road), Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $72 per night from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17
CA $72
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-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! (1,000 reviews)
"Close to most things in Georgetown. This hotel is very spacious and is very comfortable for an affordable price."

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $239 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $239
CA $293 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the E&O hotel, the surroundings were lovely and it had such an old school luxury charm. All dining areas were lovely and the club lounge for cocktail hour added something extra special. Thank you for a wonderful stay and I would recommend this to anyone who would like to ..."

Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2025

Eastern And Oriental 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 Paragon.

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 Bats' Cave Temple.

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 Miami Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town

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