3/5 - Okay
Alan
Found George Town itself disappointing. Street art seen better days.
George Town
Travel Guide
Visit George Town
Where to stay in George Town
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.
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.
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.
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 Tanjung Bungah Beach.
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.
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.
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is RM608 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
RM608
RM730 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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)
Super friendly and helpful staff.The hotel is lovely, needs a bit of updating perhaps but we really enjoyed our stay.The main hotel’s business are conferences of all sort so you might prepare yourself for that aspect of it but didn’t bother us apart from one occasion when the entertainment was trying ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
OZO George Town Penang
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
The price is RM245 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
RM245
RM276 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
Amazing sea views room Breakfast was outstanding in choice and quality. Room was a good size and clean Only downsides 1. Reception was up on the 20th floor. Meant if you wanted to speak to the. You had to go all the way upstairs 2 there was no where to put your suitcase in the room. A suitcase stand ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road), Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is RM258 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
RM258
RM317 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Spacious room, great location, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
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
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! (214 reviews)
The staff was very accommodating and very helpful
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
lyf Georgetown Penang
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Our 3rd Trip coming back to PEN this year and have been staying in lyf all the time. What draws us back is not only the old heritage places, food & entertainments. Lyf team lead by their GM Nixen Chin always make you feel at ease and accommodative to their maximum capacity. Many of my friends felt ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
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! (6 reviews)
Elevator should be labeled to indicate exec apartment. Haw Yeon who was mgr of breakfast buffet was exceptional incl recommending a market that was only on weeekend so that we would not miss it. Chefs and wait staff were very attentive.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
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.
Penang Hill
4.5/5(45 reviews)
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Queensbay Mall
4/5(21 reviews)
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
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.
Ferringgi Beach
4/5(36 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
4.5/5(36 reviews)
The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
RM53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
RM128
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
RM27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
RM216
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reviews of George Town
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Interesting mix of old colonial and modern. Lots of nice restaurants and coffee & cake shops
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Several good museums. A good mixture of old and new. Good for eating out, local food courts,hawkers stalls and restaurants. Enjoyed Chinese New Year and Thiapusam festival.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Very easy and nice city
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Dirty drains; line clear Nasi kandar food handling Requires improvement to meet food hygiene standards. Polluted air, Sea and beach. noisy.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Love the historical town, the street arts, food hawker stalls - plenty of choices to eat, everything was walkable distance. Love the history of the green and blue mansion. The blue mansion was so gorgeous! Liked Little India and Chinatown.
- Gurney Drive
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Plaza
- Queensbay Mall
- KOMTAR
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Ferringgi Beach
- ESCAPE Adventureplay
- Padang Kota Lama
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- Straits Quay Mall
- University of Science-Malaysia
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Penang City Hall
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Penang National Park
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Penang Adventist Hospital
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Hospital Lam Wah Ee
- Penang International Sports Arena
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Gurney Paragon
