Downtown George Town
George Town
Visit Downtown George Town
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 relaxing 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.
Gurney Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.
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
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Friendly staff at reception and bar. We didn't have breakfast or dinner since we wanted to try local foods in local restaurants in the village.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Exceptional hotel and services . Just beautiful
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Everything spotless
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The George Penang By The Crest Collection
Great room, central location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Penang Marriott Hotel
Stayed 4 nights from Jan 2 - 6th. Quality service overall given the its busy holiday season. Price was slightly on the high end as there were options elsewhere, just wanted to try it given its location on Gurney Drive which was an attraction.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Beautiful hotel! Very spacious room. Great in room toiletries, snacks and drinks.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Little India area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
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 City or Penang Youth and Sports Complex.
Downtown George Town
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 2 Star Hotels in Downtown George Town
- 3 Star Hotels in Downtown George Town
- All Inclusive Resorts in Penang
- Beach Resorts in Penang
- Budget Hotels in Penang
- Family friendly Hotels in Penang
- Gay friendly Hotels in Penang
- Hotels with Early Check in in Penang
- Hotels with Air Conditioning in Penang
- Hotels with Breakfast in Penang
- Hotels with connecting rooms in Penang
- Hotels with Entertainment in Penang
- Hotels with free airport shuttle in Penang
- Hotels with Gyms in Penang
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in Penang
- Hotels with indoor pool in Penang
- Hotels with Internet in Penang
- Hotels with kitchenette in Penang
- Hotels with Swimming Pools in Penang
- Hotels with shuttle in Penang
- Hotels with smoking rooms in Penang
- Hotels with Views in Penang
- Hotels with Waterparks in Penang
- Hotels with Waterslides in Penang
- Pet friendly Hotels in Penang
- Hotels with Spa in Penang
- Penang Hotels
- Budget Hotels in Downtown George Town
- Business Hotels in Downtown George Town
- Family friendly Hotels in Downtown George Town
- Hotels with Balcony in Downtown George Town
- Hotels with free breakfast in Downtown George Town
- Hotels with free parking in Downtown George Town
- Oyo Rooms Hotels in Downtown George Town
- Hotels with Spa in Downtown George Town
- Downtown George Town Hotels
- Hostels in George Town
- Hotels with Early Check in in George Town
- Hotels with Balcony in George Town
- Hotels with Bars / Lounges in George Town
- Hotels with connecting rooms in George Town
- Hotels with free parking in George Town
- Hotels with Internet in George Town
- Hotels with parking in George Town
- Hotels with Restaurants in George Town
- Hotels with shuttle in George Town
- Luxury Hotels in George Town
- George Town Hotels
- Villas in George Town
- Hotels near Kidland Penang
- Hotels near KOMTAR
- B&B in Penang
- Capsule Hotels in Penang
- Private Holiday Homes in Penang
- Inns in Penang
- Villas in Penang
- Hotels near Prangin Mall
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Visit Air Itam
- Visit Bagan Luar
- Visit Bandar Baru Air Itam
- Visit Batu Lanchang
- Visit Benggali
- Visit Clan Jetty
- Visit Gelugor
- Visit Pulau Tikus
- Visit Tanjung Pinang
- Visit Tanjung Tokong
- George Town Holidays
- Visit George Town
- Visit Jelutong
- Visit Kampung Bagan Dalam
- Visit Kampung Bagan Jermal
- Visit Kampung Buluh
- Visit Kampung Cantik
- Visit Kampung Kastam
- Visit Kampung Simpah
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Visit Kastam
- Visit Little India
- Visit Nyiur
- Penang Holidays
- Visit Penang
- Visit Pisang
- Visit Taman Ara
- Visit Taman Dahlia
- Visit Taman Islands Glades
- Visit Taman Mawar
- Visit Taman Ria
- Visit Taman Tanjung Aman
- Visit Timur Laut Pulau Pinang District
