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 relaxing 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
Fort Cornwallis featuring heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(13 reviews)

The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.

Fort Cornwallis

Things to do

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

€128
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

€22
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

€84
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

Airalo eSIM: Your Ultimate Malaysia Data Package

€6
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Airalo eSIM: Your Ultimate Malaysia Data Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Discover Panoramic Views at The Top Penang E-Ticket

€9
per adult
Discover Panoramic Views at The Top Penang E-Ticket
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

€22
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

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 €38 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
€38
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
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! (470 reviews)
"Please note: the area around the property is safe at night. However it is a commercial area, so no tourist sights, no history, nothing to see, nothing to do, limited public transportation. You can eat out like in other parts of Penang, so no worries that you'll be forced to take all meals in the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2024

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 €77 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€77
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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! (1,009 reviews)
"3 nights 4 days relax visit in Penang, quite a relaxing, safe and great food place …. Prices are reasonable…"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is €208 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€208
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,008 reviews)
"It is a beautiful property"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is €111 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€111
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (161 reviews)
"Love the infinity pool and free upgrade to a suite, thank you, we enjoyed and will come back again"

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €93 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€93
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (140 reviews)
Goof choice
"The staff is very friendly and the hotel is in a good location"

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is €65 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
€65
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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! (694 reviews)
"Best thing about the hotel is it's location"

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical 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 showing 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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Gelugor

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor
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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Bats' Cave Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(17 area reviews)

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 Miami Beach.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town

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