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
Penang showing a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

4/5(36 reviews)

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

4/5(49 reviews)

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

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

4/5(11 reviews)

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 George Town 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
Penang State Museum featuring heritage architecture

Penang State Museum

Housed in a handsome Victorian building, this museum traces Penang’s fascinating history through an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artwork.

Penang State Museum

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

S$3
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

S$171
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)

S$113
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

S$115
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

S$30
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Penang Hill

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

S$194
per adult
Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

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$114 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$114
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is S$166 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$166
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (193 reviews)
"Our room had a great view, was spacious and incredibly clean. The filtered water tap was a nice touch and the pool and gym facilities were immaculate."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 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 S$74 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
S$74
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
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"Really high quality hotel excellent room and bathroom"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is S$67 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
S$67
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (728 reviews)
"Very nice stay here. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. On-site parking is simple and convenient. Close walking distance to many great places around town"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2025

Cititel Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is S$154 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
S$154
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (156 reviews)
Enjoyed this hotel
"Really enjoyed this hotel, clean and comfortable, great location. Shame the pool was getting renovated while we were there."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The Granite Luxury Hotel
3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
The price is S$102 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
S$102
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great location for walking around Georgetown. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only slight negative was rooftop bar. No wine by glass available and could only buy spirit s by the bottle ? Very strange. Overall, very nice hotel and would return."

Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
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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 George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Clan Jetty
Fort Cornwallis showing 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

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor

Downtown George Town