What's it like in Downtown George Town?

Downtown George Town is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown George Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit KOMTAR and Prangin Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown George Town?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Seven Terraces Hotel is the highest ranked property in Downtown George Town. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Jawi Peranakan Mansion and The Edison George Town .

How many hotels are there in Downtown George Town?

If you're searching for places to stay in George Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 433 Downtown George Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown George Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown George Town.

What is there to do around this George Town neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Penang State Museum, Hin Bus Depot Art Centre and Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic highlight George Town's cultural scene. KOMTAR and Prangin Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown George Town include The Top at Komatar, Kidland Penang and 1st Avenue Mall. When you're sightseeing in George Town, Pasar Chowrasta and Penang Jewish Cemetery are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Downtown George Town

MingKhoon

HK$843 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Feb - 25 Feb

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Caitlin Ruth

HK$1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Feb - 28 Feb

OZO George Town Penang

Downtown George Town

Kevan R

HK$493 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

St.Giles Wembley Penang

Downtown George Town

Paul

HK$636 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Frame Hotel

Downtown George Town

Claire

HK$357 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Feb - 6 Feb

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

Downtown George Town

Jean Claude

HK$1,522 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Nam Keng Hotel

Downtown George Town

Anna Lynn

HK$649 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Campbell House

Downtown George Town

Blas

HK$1,210 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Daily local cuisine breakfast (MYR 25 per person)

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

Lisa

HK$342 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Feb - 5 Feb

Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Siu Ki

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Muntri Mews

Downtown George Town

SiewTin

HK$703 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Downtown George Town

Jacqueline

HK$2,197 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites

Downtown George Town

Tom

HK$2,062 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

Cititel Penang

Downtown George Town

Wong

HK$503 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

G Hotel Kelawai

Downtown George Town

Lip

HK$870 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Mac Inn 94

Downtown George Town

HK$141 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Feb - 4 Feb

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Downtown George Town

Charlotte

HK$1,690 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Downtown George Town

Axel

HK$466 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

The Edison George Town

Downtown George Town

Katjana

HK$1,546 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Feb - 12 Feb

Rangoon Residence 26

Downtown George Town

HK$248 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

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Tropical Spice Garden which includes signage and a park

Batu Ferringhi

Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

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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.

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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.

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Tanjung Bungah

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

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