What's it like in Downtown George Town?

Downtown George Town is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown George Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown George Town?

Based on our traveller data, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown George Town. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang and The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang .

How many hotels are there in Downtown George Town?

If you're searching for places to stay in George Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 440 Downtown George Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown George Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to 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, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown George Town.

What is there to do around this George Town neighbourhood?

Attractions such as 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 neighbourhood. 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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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

1. Cititel Penang

Downtown George Town

Parthiban

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, lifeguards on site

2. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Wayland

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

3. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

QIANG

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

4. Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Steve

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

5. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Downtown George Town

Ganesh

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds

6. Muntri Grove

Downtown George Town

Sarah

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

7. Nam Keng Hotel

Downtown George Town

Nadia

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

8. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

Kian Fook

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

9. Frame Hotel

Downtown George Town

Juyenty

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

10. Cititel Express Penang

Downtown George Town

Siew Ghee

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

11. St.Giles Wembley Penang

Downtown George Town

Simon de

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

12. OZO George Town Penang

Downtown George Town

Kylie

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

13. Yeng Keng Hotel

Downtown George Town

CHUEN CHUEN

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

14. The Prestige Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Oliver

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

15. Kimberley Hotel Georgetown

Downtown George Town

Hock Eng Kelvin

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

16. Kelantan House

Downtown George Town

Takaomi

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

17. 118 Hotel

Downtown George Town

Angel Ho

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

18. Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

Downtown George Town

Zhongkui

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

19. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

Downtown George Town

Felicity

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

20. Veno Hotel

Downtown George Town

Nova

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Batu Ferringhi

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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.

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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.

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Tanjung Bungah

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Tanjung Bungah Beach.

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Bayan Lepas

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Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

Cititel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Its a great location with shops near by. walking distance from the famous blue masion hotel. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"

Penang Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall, we had a good stay at Penang Marriott Hotel, and I would rate the experience four stars. Our arrival experience, however, was not particularly impressive. There was no welcome amenity or special recognition, and we were initially informed that our Expedia Platinum status was not recognized by the hotel. After speaking with one of the managers, the situation was handled more professionally, and we were kindly given access to the M Club, which we appreciated and found to be a fair and acceptable solution. We are thankful to the manager for taking the time to listen and assist us. There were also a few service-related issues during the stay. On our first night, the room phone rang at around 10:00 PM, which disturbed our sleep and was quite inconvenient at that hour. In addition, staff knocked on our door every afternoon to check whether we needed anything. While we understand that this was intended as a thoughtful service gesture, having it happen every day became somewhat intrusive and occasionally disturbed our privacy and relaxation. Aside from these points, the hotel itself was comfortable and the M Club access certainly improved our overall experience. With a more polished arrival process and a little more attention to guest privacy and quiet hours, the stay could easily have been a five-star experience."

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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

1. Cititel Penang

2. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

3. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

4. Areca Hotel Penang

5. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

6. Muntri Grove

7. Nam Keng Hotel

8. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

9. Frame Hotel

10. Cititel Express Penang

11. St.Giles Wembley Penang

12. OZO George Town Penang

13. Yeng Keng Hotel

14. The Prestige Hotel Penang

15. Kimberley Hotel Georgetown

16. Kelantan House

17. 118 Hotel

18. Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

19. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

20. Veno Hotel

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