3/5 - Okay
Alan
17 Mar 2020Found George Town itself disappointing. Street art seen better days.
George Town
Travel Guide
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 Penang Times Square – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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 Penang Avatar Secret Garden and Straits Quay Mall.
Bayan Baru
If you're spending some time in Bayan Baru, Queensbay Mall and Penang Times Square are top sights worth seeing.
Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at TESCO or Queensbay Mall.
Tune Hotel Georgetown Penang
100 Burmah Road, George Town, Penang
Fully refundable
The price is RM70 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
RM70
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (460 reviews)
Decent basic hotel
"Decent basic hotel with convenient location. Kinda dated but generally clean. Will be better if water dispenser for hot/cold water can be available at every level, rather than level 2 alone."
Reviewed on 7 May 2023
Ascott Gurney Penang
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is RM570 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
RM570
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"Enjoyed your very friendly staff. Buffet was colorful and delicious"
Reviewed on 24 May 2023
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is RM340 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
RM340
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"My room, 1110, was very dusty. I would like to suggest to vacuum up the whole room before putting guests in. Other than that, it was a very very pleasant experience. Definitely recommended!!!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2023
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 Landmark by Katana
The Landmark by Katana, A-7-1, 100A, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a children's pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
"Extra towel that’s it btw thank you is so comfortable then view is so nice"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2022
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a children's pool, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (99 reviews)
"Good but the ock is separate and not connected Convenient rea"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2023
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
No. 202 Lebuh Noordin, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Penang Hill and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre ...
7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Very good stay!! will come back again!
"very new hotel, free coffee at the lobby any time of the day.very clean and walking distance to many places. Only the aircon noise is a bit loud, maybe too powerful. Very good water pressure and PILLOWS were perfect!!!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2023
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
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.
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.
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
Penang Touring Adventure (Heritage,Street Food,True Nature Beauty,Countryside)
RM256
Per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
RM81
Per adult
Private Penang Hill & Temple Tour
RM529
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Reviews of George Town
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
16 Mar 2020Interesting mix of old colonial and modern. Lots of nice restaurants and coffee & cake shops
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
2 Mar 2020Several 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
2 Mar 2020Very easy and nice city
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
2 Feb 2020Dirty 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
28 Jan 2020Love 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.
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