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
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

S$12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
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)
Wonderfood Museum

Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket

S$6
per adult
Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket
Georgetown Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Penang Island Tour

Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour

S$48
per adult
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride 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
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

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$92 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
S$92
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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)
"Near a church"

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Sunway 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$118 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
S$118
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"An Exceptional Family Getaway - Exceeded All Expectations! Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars) Review: Our recent 3-day,2-night stay was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment we arrived until we (reluctantly) left, every detail was perfect. A huge standout was the breakfast—it was absolutely superb ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 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$161 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$161
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (216 reviews)
"Great room with a view, good upkeep and decor, generous sized rooms, easy parking, great location. Convenient gym and pool. Easy access to small mall with good coffee shops and mini mart."

Reviewed on 10 Aug, 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
The price is S$89 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
S$89
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (193 reviews)
"Tower in the room a bit worn out. All others amenities are good."

Reviewed on 13 Aug, 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

4.5 out of 5
53 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Fully refundable
The price is S$147 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
S$147
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Quiet, clean and helpful esp to senior citizens. We enjoyed the room."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
The price is S$199 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
S$199
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
"Excellent hotel staff - all were very polite and helpful. Slightly odd layout in the room, but perfectly clean and functional. Very noisy building work nearby during the day. Needed to get a Grab into the town each day but the drivers were cheap and efficient."

Reviewed on 23 Aug, 2025

Penang Marriott 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 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

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