George Town

Travel Guide

George Town featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
George Town featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
George Town which includes landscape views and a city
George Town which includes heritage elements
George Town which includes heritage elements

Where to stay in George Town

Georgetown featuring city views, a coastal town and a skyscraper

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to Prangin Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
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.

Batu Ferringhi
View of fishing village in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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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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
Floating Mosque of Tanjung Bungah, Penang island, Malaysia

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 Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach.

Tanjung Bungah
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Bayan Lepas

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Bayan Lepas
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi George Town Penang
The price is HK$851 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
HK$851
HK$1,030 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is HK$481 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
HK$481
HK$602 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
The room was really nice and spotless. Staff were very kind. Loved the rooftop pool. Very central location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

4 out of 5
97, Batu Ferringhi George Town Penang
The price is HK$881 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
HK$881
HK$978 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Penang Hill and Gurney Plaza are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Lovely room it was spotless

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
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The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
The room was really nice and spotless. Staff were very kind. Loved the rooftop pool. Very central location

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel
lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14 George Town Penang
Stay at this aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
The rooms are clean and the staff are very helpful

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

lyf Georgetown Penang
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney George Town Penang
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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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.

Gurney Drive
Penang Hill

Penang Hill

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
Nothing says fish chips like these. Actually I got these because I think they locals eat PoPo fish flavored chips if they want their babies to grow up to be Police Officers. LOL

Gurney Plaza

During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Gurney Plaza
KOMTAR showing a skyscraper

KOMTAR

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
Spectacular sunset at the Straits of Malacca makes the travelling worthwhile. If you stay in one of the luxury hotels lining the beach, do get a beach facing unit with a balcony.

Ferringgi Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
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Queensbay Mall

During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Queensbay Mall

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

HK$18
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

HK$105
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$116
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
TeddyVille Museum

Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket

HK$54
per adult
Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

HK$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

HK$246
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
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Reviews of George Town

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
63
5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
66
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
20
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Alan

Found George Town itself disappointing. Street art seen better days.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Interesting mix of old colonial and modern. Lots of nice restaurants and coffee & cake shops

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Several good museums. A good mixture of old and new. Good for eating out, local food courts,hawkers stalls and restaurants. Enjoyed Chinese New Year and Thiapusam festival.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very easy and nice city

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Dirty drains; line clear Nasi kandar food handling Requires improvement to meet food hygiene standards. Polluted air, Sea and beach. noisy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love the historical town, the street arts, food hawker stalls - plenty of choices to eat, everything was walkable distance. Love the history of the green and blue mansion. The blue mansion was so gorgeous! Liked Little India and Chinatown.

Beautiful view of George Town from Penang Hill. Panorama

Bukit Jambul

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Jerejak Island

A traditional Cantonese handmade pastry shop that dates back a few generations. The business founder learnt the art of pastry making from his mother who was working in a dimsum teahouse, back in the heydays of tin-mining in Kampar. To honour their parents' first pushcart business built from a converted trishaw, the 3rd generation named their egg tarts Trishaw Egg Tarts. They can be bought at this shop in Georgetown.

Jelutong

Penang National Park is incredibly beautiful and a great place to take a hike. The reward is finding yourself on a fairly secluded beach where you can unwind and take a dip. Malaysia does a pretty good job with their national parks - keeping them mostly undeveloped and so forth. We hiked from the park entrance to Turtle beach and ended up catching a boat back rather than hiking back. By taking the boat, we were able to enjoy seeing the remote coastal areas of the park where trails do not go. Tip: wear real shoes and not flip-flops. It is a hike after all. (not that we would have made that mistake, right?)

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