Downtown George Town

George Town

A coastal cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, traditional buildings, and a marina with several boats.
A building with ornate balconies and large windows.
A variety of skewered foods displayed on shelves with price tags.
A temple with ornate architecture, including a dragon statue and a seated figure.
A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

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A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.

Gurney Drive

8.0/10 (1,315 reviews)
During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

￥357
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

￥2,104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

￥2,322
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

￥5,143
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

￥2,144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling

George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling

￥5,364
per adult
George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling
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Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
The price is ￥13,516 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
￥13,516
￥16,864 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, location was amazing"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is ￥10,557 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥10,557
￥13,333 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
"Granite Hotel was great SStaff at reception , maintenance staff, pool staff were all v helpful.cant remember name unfortunately John"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥18,939 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
￥18,939
￥21,400 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
"What an impressive stay this was! Fahmi in particular was 11/10 on service. He looked after us from the minute we checked in till our final night with recommendations and helpful hints and tips. He was a pleasant smile every day when we got up and come back at night. Truely exemplary service at the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

3.5 out of 5
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road) George Town Penang
The price is ￥8,423 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
￥8,423
￥11,076 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang George Town
The price is ￥8,628 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
￥8,628
￥11,221 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (836 reviews)
"Breakfast need all kind of Kuehs."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Cititel Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang

Ascott Gurney Penang

4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town George Town Penang
The price is ￥20,671 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
￥20,671
￥23,239 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay overall. For a refurbished property, the room was impressively clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The views were beautiful too—whether facing the city or the sea, both offered a lovely backdrop to our stay. The staff throughout the hotel were warm, helpful, and welcoming, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

Ascott Gurney Penang
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Where to stay in 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, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall 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.

Downtown George Town

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