Downtown George Town
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Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
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.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
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.
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.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
If there was be more vegetarian option in breakfast will. Great and the club room closes too early
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
OZO George Town Penang
I spend 4 nights here. The hotel is Clean, comfortable and Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
The staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Cititel Penang
Great staff, nice room, well located! The breakfast is outstanding. A very nice stay at George Town !
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Great location and staff , room was clean pool was bit small but was clean
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Staff was friendly. Rooms were not large but adequate in size and very clean. Place looks updated not rundown. Hotel slippers were nicer than most hotels. Buffet breakfast good value with access to healthy choices like salad, cooked vegetables, oatmeal, eggs, fresh fruits
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive 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.
Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang or The Light City.
Downtown George Town
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- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Penang Adventist Hospital
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Penang State Museum
- Fort Cornwallis
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Gurney Paragon
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Pasar Chowrasta
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- The Top at Komatar
- Prangin Mall
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Hin Bus Depot Art Centre
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Wawasan Open University Main Campus
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