Downtown George Town

George Town

Georgetown featuring city views, a coastal town and a skyscraper
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang showing rainforest, forests and a waterfall
Penang featuring 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 showing a skyscraper

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 featuring interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant 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

This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks.

Penang State Museum

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

HK$17
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

HK$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

HK$108
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
TeddyVille Museum

Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket

HK$50
per adult
Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket
Main Facade

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

HK$49
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

HK$239
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
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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 HK$552 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
HK$552
HK$675 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Love the hotel!! Room was amazing and so was the location - loved every part of my stay. Only little thing is that they make you pay a heritage fee around 3RM per night which we weren’t aware of."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
OZO George Town Penang

OZO George Town Penang

3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$403 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
HK$403
HK$457 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (225 reviews)
"I spend 4 nights here. The hotel is Clean, comfortable and Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

OZO George Town Penang
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
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$338 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
HK$338
HK$430 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (762 reviews)
"staff receptive with welcoming smiles,.room is clean but furnishing is dated.. carpet leading to room is old looking ..convenient location to a nearby Khuen ping coffee shop for delicious local foods"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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
The price is HK$394 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
HK$394
HK$502 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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)
"Great location and staff , room was clean pool was bit small but was clean"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$735 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
HK$735
HK$818 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (171 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Rooms were not large but adequate in size and very clean. Place looks updated not rundown. Hotel slippers were nicer than most hotels. Buffet breakfast good value with access to healthy choices like salad, cooked vegetables, oatmeal, eggs, fresh fruits"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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 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

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang or The Light City.

Gelugor

Downtown George Town