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A modern indoor pool area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A wall with large numbers '20' made of a textured material, possibly moss, and a water dispenser to the left.

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

1.2 km from The Light City

Munavar

NT$2,019

NT$2,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern chair by a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A modern dining area with a glass table set for four, a hanging pendant light, and a blue sofa in the background.

A high-rise building with multiple balconies and a swimming pool area.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, a bottle of wine, and a vase with flowers.

2. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

2.7 km from The Light City

Nam Yon

NT$1,775

NT$2,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings with balconies.

A room with a ping pong table, several chairs, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A signpost with directions to various building blocks and amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and cafeteria.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

3. International House

1.1 km from The Light City

Joe

NT$711

NT$933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a door with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

A showroom for Lee Luxury Home Enterprise with a display of room layouts including double, triple, and quadruple rooms.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A marble staircase in a hotel lobby with framed artwork on the walls.

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

Gelugor, 2.9 km from The Light City

Abdul Latheef

NT$926

NT$1,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

A spacious living area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a dining table with benches.

5. Urban Suites

2.1 km from The Light City

Chin Meng

NT$1,754

NT$1,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

An elevator, a mirror, and a console table in a hallway.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and shelves with packaged goods.

A hotel entrance with a wooden door, a sign above reading "DEWAN TUN TEJA", and a "LEVEL 3" sign on the wall.

6. AG Hotel Penang

Gelugor, 1.4 km from The Light City

Tayseer

NT$1,189

NT$1,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A clear swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a wooden structure.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a large window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern cafe with wooden tables, metal chairs, and a colorful mural on the wall.

7. Century Bay Private Residences

Gelugor, 3.1 km from The Light City

FIONA

NT$1,351

NT$1,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern dining area with a table set for four, white chairs, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

An outdoor playground with a climbing structure and a slide, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a wardrobe, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern building with a rooftop pool, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

8. Urban Suite Penang

2 km from The Light City

Narendra Nandkishore

NT$1,397

NT$1,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A corridor with tiled flooring, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A restaurant entrance with a signboard, potted plants, and a wooden bench.

A building with a sign reading "Anggerik Villa."

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, potted plants, and a 'Welcome' sign at the entrance.

9. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

Gelugor, 0.9 km from The Light City

Nor Azila Binti Abdul

NT$1,100

NT$1,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with a city view, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool overlooking a cityscape and greenery.

10. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

2.1 km from The Light City

NT$1,651

NT$1,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with white bedding, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, air conditioning units, and visible windows.

A minimalist room with a wooden bed, a round rug, a wooden bench, a table with pink candles, and several potted plants.

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

3.1 km from The Light City

julaihi

NT$446

NT$575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A multi-story building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a green awning.

A reception area with a flat-screen TV, framed artwork on the wall, and a reception desk.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

2.4 km from The Light City

NT$935

NT$1,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

A water play area with colorful rings and a pavilion labeled 'PAVILION' in the background.

A building with a sign that reads "URBAN SUITES by 'COSMOPOLITAN HOMES' with a Santa Claus figure.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

13. Urban Suites - Dolphin's Home

2 km from The Light City

NT$1,657

NT$2,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a sofa and two armchairs, large windows with a city view, and a decorative wooden panel.

A modern room with a large window, a framed abstract artwork, and a bouquet of flowers on a gray sofa.

A modern living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the cityscape.

14. URBAN SUITES SEA VIEW GEORGETOWN PENANG

2 km from The Light City

NT$3,934

NT$4,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two bedside lamps.

A balcony with a view of a body of water and a bridge.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a television, and a ceiling fan.

15. QuayWest

Gelugor, 3.1 km from The Light City

NT$2,043

NT$2,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and city view.

An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a view of a high-rise building.

A modern lobby with a polished marble floor, black leather chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a city view.

16. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

2 km from The Light City

NT$1,705

NT$2,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A long swimming pool with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the distance.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a door.

17. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

2.1 km from The Light City

NT$2,159

NT$2,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a unique curved design, surrounded by lush green trees.

A modern living room with a dark sofa, a potted plant, and a large window offering a city view.

A balcony with a curved glass railing, a wooden floor, and a table with chairs.

A modern building with a curved swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of a cityscape.

18. ArteS Suite Penang

Gelugor, 3 km from The Light City

NT$1,908

NT$2,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern building with a sign reading "URBAN by Cosmopolitan Homes".

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a city view.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining table with chairs, and a black door.

19. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

2.2 km from The Light City

NT$1,336

NT$1,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern living room with a large TV, a dining table, and a sofa.

A long swimming pool with a view of a cityscape and a body of water in the distance.

A modern building with a sign for "URBAN SUITES" and a staircase with a metal railing.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the city.

20. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

2 km from The Light City

NT$3,411

NT$4,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to The Light City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre	8.6 Excellent 19 reviews	View
Penang Straits Garden Georgetown	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
International House	8.0 Very good 103 reviews	View
Lee Luxury Home USM Penang	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
Urban Suites	7.0 Good 7 reviews	View

Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

Urban Suite Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly apartments and great facilities."

Shō Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay for 3 nights.. good amenities and clean."

Urban Suites

8/10 Good

"easy access to pool and they had vending machines selling various things. i was happy there was one machine selling feminine products which i needed it at a very last minute. place is quiet and peaceful. room needs more mirror so when getting ready easy for us to look at ourself. long mirrors or big mirror in the room itself will be helpful "

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

"nice "

U Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel for stopover in Penang."

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang during your trip to Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Lotus's E-Gate

You can enjoy retail therapy at Lotus's E-Gate during your stay in George Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Penang Bridge West End

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Mukim 13 Paya Terubong with a stop at Penang Bridge West End. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Catch an event at Penang Youth and Sports Complex during your trip to Kampung Batu Uban. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Holy Spirit Cathedral

Holy Spirit Cathedral is just one of the places to see in George Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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P Ramlee Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at P Ramlee Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to George Town. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Penang State Mosque

After visiting Penang State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in George Town. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Light City?

The Light City is located in Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Light City?

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Light City. Other good choices close by include Anggerik Lodging Hotel and International House.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Light City?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Light City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Light City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near The Light City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Light City?

To find more details about updating your stay near The Light City or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near The Light City?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum, and Malaya Bicycle Museum. Armenian Street, Kapitan Keling Mosque, and Kek Lok Si Temple are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around The Light City. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Penang Hill and Penang Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for The Light City hotels

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

2. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

3. International House

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

5. Urban Suites

6. AG Hotel Penang

7. Century Bay Private Residences

8. Urban Suite Penang

9. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

10. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

13. Urban Suites - Dolphin's Home

14. URBAN SUITES SEA VIEW GEORGETOWN PENANG

15. QuayWest

16. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

17. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

18. ArteS Suite Penang

19. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

20. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

Compare popular hotels close to The Light City

Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

Urban Suite Penang

Shō Hotel Penang

Urban Suites

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

U Hotel Penang

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

Lotus's E-Gate

Penang Bridge West End

Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Holy Spirit Cathedral

P Ramlee Gallery

Penang State Mosque

Frequently asked questions