Gelugor

George Town

Gelugor
Gelugor
Photo by Cellv Anju
Photo by Cellv Anju
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra

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
Queensbay Mall

Queensbay Mall

4/5(7 reviews)

During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Queensbay Mall
Penang Hill

Penang Hill

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
Ferringgi Beach

Ferringgi Beach

4.5/5(15 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
Kek Lok Si Temple featuring heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Kek Lok Si Temple

4/5(23 reviews)

Marvel at the 10,000 Buddhas carved into the giant pagoda or shop for souvenirs in the bustling market at Penang’s largest Buddhist temple.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Things to do

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

CA $185
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

CA $122
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Armenian Street Penang

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

CA $141
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

CA $42
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Penang Hill

Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)

CA $210
per adult
Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
Penang: Island Half Day Private Tour

Penang: Half-Day Private Tour in Penang Island

CA $173
per traveller
Penang: Half-Day Private Tour in Penang Island
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Gelugor Hotel Deals

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.5 out of 5
239A Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town
The price is CA $126 per night from May 9 to May 10
CA $126
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Beautiful new hotel, great design, spacious rooms, large bed, fantastic buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2025

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Iconic Regency Service Residences
Iconic Regency Service Residences
3 out of 5
239, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $89 per night from May 1 to May 2
CA $89
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and KOMTAR are located ...
Iconic Regency Service Residences
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $154 per night from May 6 to May 7
CA $154
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay but a bit far from the city centre, 45min drive away."

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Bertam Resort, Penang
Bertam Resort, Penang
4 out of 5
12854 Jln Tun Hamdan Sheikh Tahir, Kepala Batas, Penang
The price is CA $81 per night from May 22 to May 23
CA $81
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Kepala Batas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Penang Golf Resort and Sri Maha Mariamman ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Beautifully designed and decorated. Staff service excellent and beautiful pool area Kechmara soa was also excellent"

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2025

Bertam Resort, Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is CA $152 per night from May 5 to May 6
CA $152
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
"The room was extremely spacious and spotlessly clean. Having a washing machine in the room was a great convenience. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the area. I do wish there had been a bit more variety in the breakfast selection, but overall, I had a wonderful stay and would ..."

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2025

Ascott Gurney 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 $95 per night from May 5 to May 6
CA $95
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,002 reviews)
"All good except sink drainage was not great. Called repair but still not working."

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Gelugor

If you into Chinese pancakes try the ones here. I like banana and Hawaiian. Eat it hot while still crispy

Sungai Dua

While Sungai Dua isn't home to many top sights, Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Kampung Sungai Nibong

Kampung Sungai Nibong is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena while you're in town.

Kampung Sungai Nibong
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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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Relau

Relau might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Relau
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Bayan Baru

While Bayan Baru isn't home to many top sights, Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bayan Baru
Georgetown showing central business district, a high rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.

Downtown George Town

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