Penang Island

Travel Guide

Penang featuring forest scenes, rainforest and a cascade
Penang featuring a small town or village and street scenes
Penang showing tropical scenes and street scenes
Georgetown featuring a coastal town, a high-rise building and general coastal views
Penang National Park which includes a garden

Where to stay in Penang Island

Georgetown featuring a coastal town, a high-rise building and general coastal views

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
Tropical Spice Garden featuring a garden and signage

Batu Ferringhi

Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

Batu Ferringhi
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Bayan Lepas

4/5(9 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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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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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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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
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 €120 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
€120
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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)
"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 3 Oct 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is €97 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
€97
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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)
"The staff were friendly and their food was great. Overall a great experience but the hotel has seen its better days and needs some update."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
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
The price is €91 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
€91
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"This place is absolutely stunning"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"Loved the welcoming drink and 'freezing' cold towel to cool us down at the reception when we checked in. Room was very spacious and clean. Also appreciate the complimentary teas and coffee. We only drink coffees in the morning and we stayed 3 nights but there were only 2 pods so we had to ask for ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
"New and Good to stay in the town"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

lyf Georgetown Penang
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"The hotel was new, service was good, it was a 5 star stay. There is currently a small construction site next to the hotel at the moment, a little noisy when swimming, other than this I would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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