Downtown George Town

George Town

Georgetown featuring cbd, boating and a coastal town
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang featuring rainforest, forest scenes and a waterfall
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Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR featuring a high-rise building

KOMTAR

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

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

Penang City Hall

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

You can learn about the history of Little India when you stop by Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Kapitan Keling Mosque showing religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture

Kapitan Keling Mosque

This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.

Kapitan Keling Mosque

Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

S$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

S$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

S$40
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

S$69
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

S$19
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Main Facade

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

S$8
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
25-A Farquhar Street George Town Penang
The price is S$64 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
S$64
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great location and great staff! Mary was very helpful in organising the tour to Kilim Geoforest Park with our amazing guide Vijay!

Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
The price is S$135 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
S$135
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Our 3rd time staying in JEN. Excellent service as always. They helped to prepare a birthday surprise which is highly appreciated.

Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

3.5 out of 5
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road) George Town Penang
The price is S$144 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
S$144
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
The hotel staff service was efficient and excellent. The room was very clean and amenities were well kept. It is also convenient for shopping and local food tasting as Penang Road, Komtar and other shopping places are all within 10-15 minutes walking distance.

Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney George Town
The price is S$221 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
S$221
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
I booked and requested two rooms on the same floor. However, there was no response to my messages sent via Hotels.com or to my emails to the loyalty manager. Upon check-in, the counter staff were initially unaware of my request, but they were helpful and managed to arrange both rooms on the same ...

Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025

Penang Marriott Hotel
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is S$100 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
S$100
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (225 reviews)
The staff very helpful hotel with a great pool

Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe George Town
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
We loved our stay at Areca, we had a room on the ground floor and it was sheer luxury, spacious, beautiful tiles on the floor, high ceiling, lovely period furniture, fans and air conditioner and a shower that was truly magnificent. We loved the afternoon teas and all the delights that were served. ...

Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

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

Clan Jetty
Fort Cornwallis featuring 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
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Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Tanjung Tokong
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Gelugor

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at The Light City or Penang Youth and Sports Complex.

Gelugor

Downtown George Town

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