Downtown George Town

George Town

Georgetown showing central business district, a high rise building and boating
Downtown George Town featuring heritage elements
Downtown George Town which includes food and markets
Penang which includes a cascade, forests and rainforest
Penang featuring a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR showing a high rise building

KOMTAR

Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture

Penang State Museum

This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks.

Penang State Museum

Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is NT$2,166 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
NT$2,166
NT$2,649 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Love the hotel!! Room was amazing and so was the location - loved every part of my stay. Only little thing is that they make you pay a heritage fee around 3RM per night which we weren’t aware of."

Reviewed on 2025/10/14

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

4.5 out of 5
53 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good experience and friendly staff !"

Reviewed on 2025/10/7

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is NT$1,473 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
NT$1,473
NT$1,832 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (760 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Hotel located with many dining option. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 2025/10/12

Cititel Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is NT$2,888 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
NT$2,888
NT$3,212 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
"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 2025/10/11

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, Penang
The price is NT$5,053 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
NT$5,053
NT$5,551 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"What can i say at about this hotel, its stunning. We went in May and stayed for 3 nights. We throughly enjoyed our stay from the hotel room to the the gorgeous bathroom to staff to the food, it was simply divine. We were looked after from the moment we arrived. We travelled with our som and had two ..."

Reviewed on 2025/9/13

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
The price is NT$3,970 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
NT$3,970
NT$4,382 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"did not see the SPA, The breakfast is great, but the dinner does not meet my expectations, compared to the breakfast."

Reviewed on 2025/9/29

Penang Marriott Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travelers like the historic sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Clan Jetty
Fort Cornwallis which includes 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.

Historic George Town
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Pulau Tikus

Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
Avatar Secret Garden

Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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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 neighborhood.

Tanjung Tokong
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Gelugor

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Gelugor

Downtown George Town