Downtown George Town

George Town

Georgetown featuring a coastal town, a high-rise building and general coastal views
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang featuring forest scenes, rainforest and a cascade
Penang featuring a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

4/5(36 reviews)

During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR which includes a skyscraper

KOMTAR

4/5(49 reviews)

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

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

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.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture

Penang State Museum

This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks.

Penang State Museum

Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

€11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Main Facade

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

€5
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

€12
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
TeddyVille Museum

Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket

€5
per adult
Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

€26
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Comfortable seating at the Penang International Airport Lounge in Malaysia

Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)

€34
per traveller
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

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
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 7 Oct 2025

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is €75 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
€75
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room Friendly staffs."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is €91 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
€91
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Rooms were great too, had the interconnecting rooms."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €146 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
€146
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"What can i say at about this hotel, its stunning. We went in May and stayed for 3 nights. We throughly enjoyed our stay from the hotel room to the the gorgeous bathroom to staff to the food, it was simply divine. We were looked after from the moment we arrived. We travelled with our som and had two ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
The price is €124 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
€124
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (89 reviews)
"did not see the SPA, The breakfast is great, but the dinner does not meet my expectations, compared to the breakfast."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Penang Marriott Hotel
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is €52 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
€52
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (757 reviews)
"well located and conveniently for walking to shopping areas a d coffee shops"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Clan Jetty
Fort Cornwallis featuring heritage architecture

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.

Historic George Town
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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.

Pulau Tikus
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Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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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.

Tanjung Tokong
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Gelugor

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

Downtown George Town

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