Pulau Betung

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 relaxing 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

￥351
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

￥19,805
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

￥12,958
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

￥8,598
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

￥3,460
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Georgetown Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Penang Island Tour

Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour

￥5,474
per adult
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour
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Pulau Betung Hotel Deals

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

3.5 out of 5
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road), Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is ￥12,290 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
￥12,290
￥15,139 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay. Food easily available near the hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is ￥11,183 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
￥11,183
￥13,650 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Comfortable room. Near to a mall and the bus station."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥16,949 per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
￥16,949
￥20,454 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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! (1,001 reviews)
Learning in Comfort
"Amazing village tour with Sheik! It was highly informative regarding land use, nature, and nature’s medicine. Also met a few lovely villagers who were ever so kind in sharing their garden’s ubat, and introduced me to their friendly & beautiful kitties! And then there was Fauzi with his incredible ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Ascott Gurney Penang

Ascott Gurney Penang

4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is ￥16,658 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥16,658
￥18,588 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
"Great room with a view, good upkeep and decor, generous sized rooms, easy parking, great location. Convenient gym and pool. Easy access to small mall with good coffee shops and mini mart."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
The price is ￥21,317 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
￥21,317
￥23,476 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"Staff were so kind and dedicated for all services. I could spend my special trip with a clean room."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Penang Marriott Hotel
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is ￥12,231 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
￥12,231
￥14,887 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Water park and mins to the beach. Nice beach access. Staff are very nice but facilities seems a bit dated. Breakfast buffet was ok. So far a decent beach front hotel resort. Only complain is that the breakfast buffet area are not air conditioned and feel very unpleasant dinning in sweating heat. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
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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.

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Bayan Baru

While Bayan Baru isn't home to many top sights, Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bayan Baru
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Sungai Dua

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Sungai Dua

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