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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

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1. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, location was amazing"
United States
Ganesh
The price is ￥13,129
￥15,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Indoor pool

2. Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (850 reviews)
"Friendly front desk staff .services with smiles"
Canada
Boon Seng
The price is ￥7,411
￥9,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Cititel Penang
Terrace/patio

3. Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (482 reviews)
"Super friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is ￥8,365
￥9,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Areca Hotel Penang
Outdoor pool

4. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, clean and big room. Friendly staff"
Singapore
Kian Fook
The price is ￥7,837
￥9,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Rooftop pool

5. Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (973 reviews)
"The Hotel is located around with foods , place to shopping with walking distance."
Canada
Wilson
The price is ￥8,488
￥9,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON
Interior

6. Cititel Express Penang

Cititel Express Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (390 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Malaysia
Siew Ghee
The price is ￥5,811
￥6,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Cititel Express Penang
Infinity pool

7. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (287 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff and great location"
Australia
Wayland
The price is ￥9,508
￥11,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
Garden

8. Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang

Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (106 reviews)
"Great location Staff helpful and kind Good breakfast Nice pool area All very clean Would stay again "
United Kingdom
Jacquie
The price is ￥11,698
￥13,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Breakfast area

9. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Le Dream Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean. The location is very convenient too. Highly recommended!"
Canada
QIANG
The price is ￥4,814
￥5,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
Rooftop pool

10. OZO George Town Penang

OZO George Town Penang
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (309 reviews)
"Great breakfast"
Australia
Kylie
The price is ￥9,499
￥10,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
OZO George Town Penang
Reception

11. Fifth Avenue Hotel

Fifth Avenue Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"This is a lovely and new hotel. The rooms are thoughtfully designed, modern with lovely finishes. The breakfast buffet has a great selection and the bar was a nice place to relax after exploring George Town. Staff were friendly and helpful too. Handy location where you can easily walk to lots of restaurants and even a mall if you felt like it."
Australia
Carolyn
The price is ￥15,586
￥17,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Exterior

12. St.Giles Wembley Penang

St.Giles Wembley Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice rooftop bar, loads for breakfast and friendly staff."
Canada
Simon de
The price is ￥10,706
￥12,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
St.Giles Wembley Penang
Front of property - evening/night

13. NIO Hotel

NIO Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Not bad"
Japan
Satoko
The price is ￥3,605
￥3,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
NIO Hotel
Pool

14. The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang
5.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (654 reviews)
"Great location and very clean. However, there was some construction next to the hotel, and occasionally there was an unpleasant sewage smell."
Australia
Jeannie
The price is ￥19,383
￥21,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Lobby

15. Red Rock Hotel

Red Rock Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.0 out of 10, Good, (220 reviews)
"Excellent location with most eateries around the hotel within walking distance. Shops "
Australia
Soo
The price is ￥4,676
￥6,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Red Rock Hotel
Restaurant

16. Mei Hotel

Mei Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (104 reviews)
"Well maintained property. Good location with lots of food options and transport connections. "
Singapore
Daniel
The price is ￥6,341
￥7,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Mei Hotel
Restaurant

17. Travelodge Georgetown

Travelodge Georgetown
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (809 reviews)
"The beds are super hard and uncomfortable, which is such a let down. The property is in a good location. The staff are very nice and it is super clean. Great shower and water pressure. The very hard bed made it an uncomfortable and restless sleep over two nights."
United States
Melanie
The price is ￥5,356
￥6,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Travelodge Georgetown
Sundeck

18. Macalister Terraces Hotel

Macalister Terraces Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (107 reviews)
"Quaint little boutique hotel. Service with a smile and beautiful decore"
Australia
KYLIE
The price is ￥7,381
￥8,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Macalister Terraces Hotel
Room

19. Brown Hotel

Brown Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (40 reviews)
"Very polite staff, clean room where everything worked. Could have been larger room but good for single traveler like myself."
Canada
Gordon
The price is ￥5,772
￥6,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Brown Hotel
Deluxe 3 Bedroom Suite | Interior

20. Landison Hotel Penang

Landison Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Nice hotel in a quieter part of the town. Room was a bit narrow but love th e shower and the toilet. Staff a bit skeletal crew but did their utmost."
Malaysia
Kok Leong
The price is ￥7,618
￥8,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Landison Hotel Penang
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown George Town

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
15 reviews
View
Rooftop terrace
Campbell House
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
409 reviews
View
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Codrington House - Boutique Apartments
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
31 reviews
View
Exterior
88 Armenian
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
View
Apartment, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (View) | View from property
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
19 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown George Town

Find the best Downtown George Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown George Town
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A beach at sunset with people, boats, and a kite.
Photo by Adriana Arif
Open Photo by Adriana Arif

Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

A traditional ornate temple with a red roof and golden decorations.
Photo by Sch_Lauri
Open Photo by Sch_Lauri

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.

A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

Tanjung Bungah

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of George Town.

A plate of food with various dishes including a roasted meat, rice balls, and vegetables.
Photo by Sue A.
Open Photo by Sue A.

Bayan Lepas

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

A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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 neighborhood.

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

OZO George Town Penang

OZO George Town Penang

8/10 Good
"Very comfortable and clean, lovely rooftop pool. A great choice for the price, location and amenities."
Jannah 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
OZO George Town Penang

Price trends for hotels in Downtown George Town

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This month
Next month
June
May
￥8,867
￥10,568
Month
Price
January
￥10,583
February
￥10,266
March
￥16,812
April
￥11,122
May
￥18,572
June
￥7,538
July
￥9,082
August
￥10,882
September
￥8,867
October
￥10,568
November
￥10,630
December
￥9,987
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Downtown George Town.

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown George Town?
Downtown George Town is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown George Town travel tips? Be sure to check out KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown George Town?
Based on our traveler data, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown George Town. This hotel is steps from KOMTAR, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang and The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown George Town?
If you're searching for places to stay in George Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 442 Downtown George Town hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown George Town, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before 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, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown George Town.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown George Town?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown George Town, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this George Town neighborhood?
Attractions like Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum, and Malaya Bicycle Museum highlight George Town's cultural scene. KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. 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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