Downtown George Town
George Town
Visit Downtown George Town
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.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.
Penang City Hall
One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
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.
Penang State Museum
This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks.
Things to do
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Ascott Gurney Penang
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Cititel Penang
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
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
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
- Places of interest
- Downtown George Town Star Rating Hotels
- Downtown George Town Theme Hotels
- Nearby George Town Neighborhood Hotels
- More trip options
- KOMTAR
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Penang Times Square
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Fort Cornwallis
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Prangin Mall
- Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre