What's it like in Downtown George Town?

Downtown George Town is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown George Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown George Town?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Seven Terraces Hotel is the highest ranked property in Downtown George Town. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Jawi Peranakan Mansion and The Edison George Town .

How many hotels are there in Downtown George Town?

If you're searching for places to stay in George Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 431 Downtown George Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown George Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown George Town.

What is there to do around this George Town neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Penang State Museum, Hin Bus Depot Art Centre and Penang Islamic Museum highlight George Town's cultural scene. KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown George Town include The Top at Komatar, Kidland Penang and Prangin Mall. When you're sightseeing in George Town, Pasar Chowrasta and Penang Jewish Cemetery are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Downtown George Town Hotels of 2026

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28 Jan - 29 Jan

Swing & Pillows at Armenian Victoria

Downtown George Town

RM133 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Elaine

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Frame Hotel

Downtown George Town

Claire

RM192 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Feb - 25 Feb

Daily local cuisine breakfast (MYR 25 per person)

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

Lisa

RM395 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Muntri Mews

Downtown George Town

SiewTin

RM340 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Feb - 21 Feb

OZO George Town Penang

Downtown George Town

Sean

RM267 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Feb - 7 Feb

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Downtown George Town

Kok Heng

RM872 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

22 Macalisterz George Town By Mana-Mana

Downtown George Town

RM241 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jan - 28 Jan

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Downtown George Town

L.MAGESWARY

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Nam Keng Hotel

Downtown George Town

Anna Lynn

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jan - 30 Jan

Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Downtown George Town

Axel

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

Jeremy

RM350 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

Royale Chulan Penang

Downtown George Town

Isaac Lorca

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Landison Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Penang Marriott Hotel

Downtown George Town

Marianne

RM747 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Feb - 14 Feb

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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

Find the best Downtown George Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown George Town

Tropical Spice Garden which includes signage and a garden

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.

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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.

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Fort Cornwallis featuring 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.

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Tanjung Bungah

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach.

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Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

St.Giles Wembley Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel, 15 mins walk to UNESCO heritage site, good breakfast buffet, good value."

Areca Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast and coffee, very friendly staff. A well kept clean spacious room, with a great sized bed, comfy pillows and excellent bedding. Quiet air conditioning and two ceiling fans. Powerful shower. Good location. I'm a light sleeper and would recommend earplugs as there is some road and mosque noise or from Majestic if an event is on. The atrium area is a lovely peaceful retreat, comfy seating."

The Granite Luxury Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"From check in, the front staff were great, attentive, offered a drink and cold towel. After minutes of entering room, they called to check if everything was good. Car lift attendant both were great in helping first timer and do say thank you to both. Finally, Harun , the attendant on my 1906 floor was superb in helping me fill the bottle water when he saw me and greeted us whenever he saw us. Pleasant stay. I will return"

Price trends for hotels in Downtown George Town

Less expensive	More expensive	Next month
January	December	RM202

Month	Price
January	RM191
February	RM202
March	RM223
April	RM250
May	RM254
June	RM253
July	RM258
August	RM265
September	RM263
October	RM326
November	RM317
December	RM380

Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Downtown George Town.

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The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

St.Giles Wembley Penang

Swing & Pillows at 87 Chulia St

Swing & Pillows at Armenian Victoria

Areca Hotel Penang

Frame Hotel

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Muntri Mews

OZO George Town Penang

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

22 Macalisterz George Town By Mana-Mana

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Nam Keng Hotel

Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang

Royale Chulan Penang

Landison Hotel Penang

Penang Marriott Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown George Town

Batu Ferringhi

Tanjung Tokong

Historic George Town

Tanjung Bungah

Bayan Lepas

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

St.Giles Wembley Penang

Price trends for hotels in Downtown George Town

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