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 1st Avenue 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 431 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 Penang Islamic Museum highlight George Town's cultural scene. KOMTAR and 1st Avenue 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 Prangin Mall. When you're sightseeing in George Town, Pasar Chowrasta and Penang Jewish Cemetery are also worth a stop.

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29 Jan - 30 Jan

Swing & Pillows at Armenian Victoria

Downtown George Town

HK$242 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Elaine

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

Frame Hotel

Downtown George Town

Claire

HK$344 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Daily local cuisine breakfast (MYR 25 per person)

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

Lisa

HK$354 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Feb - 5 Feb

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Muntri Mews

Downtown George Town

SiewTin

HK$663 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Feb - 28 Feb

OZO George Town Penang

Downtown George Town

Sean

HK$503 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Downtown George Town

Kok Heng

HK$1,712 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

22 Macalisterz George Town By Mana-Mana

Downtown George Town

HK$465 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Downtown George Town

L.MAGESWARY

HK$874 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Nam Keng Hotel

Downtown George Town

Anna Lynn

HK$682 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Downtown George Town

Axel

HK$463 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

Jeremy

HK$687 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Feb - 14 Feb

Royale Chulan Penang

Downtown George Town

Isaac Lorca

Landison Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Penang Marriott Hotel

Downtown George Town

Marianne

HK$1,518 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Feb - 28 Feb

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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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