Downtown George Town

George Town

Georgetown featuring a coastal town, cbd and boating
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang which includes rainforest, forests and a waterfall
Penang which includes 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 featuring a high rise building

KOMTAR

4/5(49 reviews)

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion which includes interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

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

Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent 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

Housed in a handsome Victorian building, this museum traces Penang’s fascinating history through an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artwork.

Penang State Museum

Things to do

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

RM567
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

Malaysia Airalo eSIM Ultimate Data Package

RM10
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Airalo eSIM Ultimate Data Package
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

RM372
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

RM381
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Penang Hill

Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)

RM643
per adult
Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
Penang Hill

Full Day - Penang Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane) & Lunch

RM1,007
per adult
Full Day - Penang Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane) & Lunch
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is RM504 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
RM504
RM557 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (192 reviews)
"Our room had a great view, was spacious and incredibly clean. The filtered water tap was a nice touch and the pool and gym facilities were immaculate."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is RM310 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM310
RM379 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The Granite Luxury Hotel
3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
The price is RM270 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
RM270
RM331 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (181 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great location for walking around Georgetown. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only slight negative was rooftop bar. No wine by glass available and could only buy spirit s by the bottle ? Very strange. Overall, very nice hotel and would return."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is RM420 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM420
RM467 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (154 reviews)
Bitthday stay
"The staffs is friendly and helpful to make this stay a special one for my wife. Even a little effort make the day brighter for us. They decorated the room with little touch which make us very happy. Thanks to Chai Chai and Asheq Sento. Location with lot of choices of food nearby."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Macalister Terraces Hotel
Macalister Terraces Hotel
2.5 out of 5
71, Lorong Macalister, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM161 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
RM161
RM186 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"Basic amenities provided. Room and bed comfy."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Macalister Terraces Hotel
Areca Hotel Penang
Areca Hotel Penang
3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town
The price is RM331 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
RM331
RM402 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (381 reviews)
Centrally located. Can be noisy. Helpful staff.
"Pros: Centrally located in the city. Walking distant ( literally across the street) to many famous food stalls. Polite and helpful staff. Fairly painless check in and quick checkout. Free wi fi. Free afternoon tea between 3 and 5pm daily. Steps away from the city free bus stop. You can take this ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Areca Hotel Penang
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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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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

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

Gelugor

Downtown George Town