Bayan Baru

George Town

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR showing a high rise building

KOMTAR

Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.

KOMTAR
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
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Queensbay Mall

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

Queensbay Mall
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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
Kek Lok Si Temple showing heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Kek Lok Si Temple

Marvel at the 10,000 Buddhas carved into the giant pagoda or shop for souvenirs in the bustling market at Penang’s largest Buddhist temple.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

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eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

￥1,909
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

￥2,107
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

￥4,653
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

￥7,788
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80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

￥1,925
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
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Bayan Baru Hotel Deals

Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

4 out of 5
2 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas, George Town, Penang
The price is ￥12,685 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
￥12,685
￥14,162 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
"You have a staff member called Aslin, from the moment I arrived he is asking for more money than the service actually costs. 40rm for taxi grab service is 10rm"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Amari SPICE Penang
PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is ￥17,286 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
￥17,286
￥20,861 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel on the beach with excellent location, great staff and services, great food, very nicely maintained garden. The downside that we noticed it was the smelling drain system in the bathroom, and the not so aesthetic local surroundings of the hotel ."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is ￥10,660 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
￥10,660
￥13,041 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 Oct 14, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.5 out of 5
239A Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥14,177 per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
￥14,177
￥15,773 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"This place is absolutely stunning"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
OZO George Town Penang

OZO George Town Penang

3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
The price is ￥7,792 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥7,792
￥8,841 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 Oct 2, 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
The price is ￥7,347 per night from Nov 6 to Nov 7
￥7,347
￥9,132 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Good experience and friendly staff !"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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Pagar Buluh

Though Pagar Buluh might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.

Pagar Buluh
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Kampung Sungai Nibong

3/5(2 area reviews)

Kampung Sungai Nibong is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena while you're in town.

Kampung Sungai Nibong
If you into Chinese pancakes try the ones here. I like banana and Hawaiian. Eat it hot while still crispy

Sungai Dua

While Sungai Dua isn't home to many top sights, Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sungai Dua
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Relau

Relau might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Relau
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Bayan Lepas

3.5/5(26 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
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Gelugor

4/5(6 area reviews)

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

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