Downtown George Town

George Town

Georgetown showing central business district, a high rise building and boating
Downtown George Town featuring heritage elements
Downtown George Town which includes food and markets
Penang which includes a cascade, forests and rainforest
Penang featuring a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

4/5(58 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.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR showing a high rise building

KOMTAR

3.5/5(63 reviews)

Learn about the local history of George Town with a stop at KOMTAR. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(36 reviews)

You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of George Town when you stop by Penang City Hall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Penang City Hall
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Fort Cornwallis featuring heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(21 reviews)

You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Fort Cornwallis. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Fort Cornwallis

Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is AED 386 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 386
AED 428 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (168 reviews)
"Convenient locations with shops nearby"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
Vouk Hotel Suites
Vouk Hotel Suites
4 out of 5
57-G-3 Mansion One, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, George Town
The price is AED 148 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 148
AED 171 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (473 reviews)
"Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The price was reasonable and location was great. The building and room was nice although there were a few things that could have been better. The mini fridge was not working properly and was not cold, the carpet in the hallway was really worn out and unfortunately ..."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Vouk Hotel Suites
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is AED 256 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
AED 256
AED 313 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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)
Great Stay
"Hotel staff were great especially the concierge and restaurant staff. Helpful and very knowledgeable. Staff spoke English very well my Malay is terrible. Room large and well appointed. Pool nice. I would stay here again. Close to the things I needed."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
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 AED 206 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
AED 206
AED 253 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Walking distance to most attractions. Grab is very inexpensive. Happy hour beer is the best prices anywhere in town. Only downside for me was the bed was hard but the shower was great. Staff were outstanding."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Areca Hotel Penang
Areca Hotel Penang
3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town
The price is AED 244 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 244
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
"Nice colonial building that has been renovated with big rooms. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Areca Hotel Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 565 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
AED 565
AED 692 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and a beautiful view"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well-liked for its historic sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Clan Jetty
Fort Cornwallis which includes 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

Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
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Gelugor

4/5(6 area reviews)

Visitors to Gelugor like its cafes and monuments, and Penang Bridge West End is a sight worth a stop.

Gelugor
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Taman Happy Valley

Though Taman Happy Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(26 area reviews)

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Batu Ferringhi Beach and Miami Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town

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