Downtown George Town

George Town
Georgetown featuring a coastal town, cbd and boating
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang which includes rainforest, forests and a waterfall
Penang which includes 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 family-friendly 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 which includes 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 heritage architecture and an administrative buidling

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
Fort Cornwallis which includes signage and heritage architecture as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(13 reviews)

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis

Things to do

Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

RM397
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

RM81
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

RM604
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

RM26
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

RM40
per adult
The Top Penang Admission Ticket
Armenian Street Penang

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

RM460
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
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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 RM297 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
RM297
RM363 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is RM200 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
RM200
RM256 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (669 reviews)
LingNg
"The counter staff are very friendly especially Soon Huat and a middle aged Malay man."

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025

Cititel Penang
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
3.5 out of 5
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road), Georgetown, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM220 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
RM220
RM277 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful. Room was clean and has toiletries and slippers in case you forgot them at home. We did not have a car so parking wasn’t required but I was told that it’s difficult to find parking in Penang. On the hotels.com description it says close to shopping Center which I think is referring ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is RM400 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
RM400
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (135 reviews)
"Modern updated hotel with large rooms near many attractions.(5-12 minutes by car) great breakfast buffet and staff. 21st floor seaview room with nice views from a distance. Definitely would return"

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
139, Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Penang
The price is RM170 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
RM170
RM199 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was small, but yet spacious enough for two twin beds. Bathroom was clean n updated, altho the lighting can improve as it was a little dark. Was surprised to find bath robes n umbrellas in the closet provided as well as bedroom slippers. Nice jacuzzi on the roof top, and breakfast there too"

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2025

Le Dream Boutique 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
The price is RM272 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
RM272
RM333 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Repeat customer. Third time back in his hotel but this time was a disappointment. I booked and paid on 27 DEC. Arrived at the hotel on 31 JAN receptionist said cannot find my booking because was booked last minute?? Wasted 20-25 mins and another receptionist-Mariyam or Mariah sorted out a room for ..."

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER 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 Kapitan Keling Mosque.

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 Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza.

Pulau Tikus
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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
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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(17 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Avatar Secret Garden.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town