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 relaxing 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
Fort Cornwallis which includes signage and heritage architecture as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(13 reviews)

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis

Things to do

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

RM597
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

RM392
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

RM102
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

Airalo eSIM: Your Ultimate Malaysia Data Package

RM26
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

RM40
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

RM105
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 RM140 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
RM140
RM165 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 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 RM315 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
RM315
RM385 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 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! (1,001 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 RM752 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
RM752
RM900 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 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! (1,001 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 RM528 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
RM528
RM583 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 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
The price is RM400 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
RM400
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 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 RM252 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
RM252
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 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! (696 reviews)
"Friendly reception and they even gave us a sea view room upgrade. Breakfast has good food choices and roti bread was made to order. Building is a bit outdated but overall still clean."

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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