Downtown George Town
George Town
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Popular places to visit
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.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Penang City Hall
One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.
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.
Fort Cornwallis
The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
Clean room & comfortable. Thin walls, could hear neighbours constantly. The bathroom seemed dated, but not really an issue. Staff were fabulous!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Clean room & friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Areca Hotel Penang
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
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Excellent room, amenities, food, service, value, quality and everything. Absolutely loved my stay!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Penang Marriott Hotel
As a former resort manager now retired who travels internationally 9+ months out of the year and lives out of hotels, I know what makes a stay memorable. This was my first stay at this hotel and without a doubt I give it a 10 out of 10, two thumbs up- impressed by the facilities but wowed by your ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Loop On Leith Hotel Penang
Easy to explore from
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang Bridge West End.
Downtown George Town
- Places of interest
- Downtown George Town Star Rating Hotels
- Downtown George Town Theme Hotels
- Nearby George Town Neighborhood Hotels
- More trip options
- Gurney Plaza
- KOMTAR
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Penang City Hall
- Padang Kota Lama
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Fort Cornwallis
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Prangin Mall
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Wawasan Open University Main Campus
- Kidland Penang
