Clan Jetty

George Town

The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia
The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia
An alley in the Clan Jetties of Penang, Malaysia, which is a complete village on stilts above the water. In the 19th century many Chinese immigrants went to Malaysia. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are a total of 6 of these villages, in which every village lives one clan.  (February 2017) 

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Chew Jetty is actually a village built on stilts and these were built by some pioneer Chinese immigrants. Each jetty comprises of row houses on stilts joined by wooden walkways over the water. These ‘water villages’, set up more than a century ago, house the descendants from Fukien Province in China, who shared common historical, geographical and clan origins.
A shot from Tan Jetty overlooking Penang mainland. A beautiful sight to behold when approaching dusk.

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Clan Jetty Hotel Deals

The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is NT$2,287 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
NT$2,287
NT$2,795 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
Great spot to stay, rooms are spacious and kept clean

Reviewed on 2026/3/7

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang

Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
No. 202 Lebuh Noordin George Town Penang
The price is NT$2,953 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
NT$2,953
NT$3,294 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
Staff are friendly. Amenities are adequate. Location of the hotel is good with restaurants and shops nearby. However, bed linen and towels seem "yellowish" which leaves a bad impression.

Reviewed on 2026/2/10

Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town
The price is NT$3,947 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
NT$3,947
NT$4,368 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (594 reviews)
Location dry good and staff very polite and extremely helpful

Reviewed on 2026/3/8

The Prestige Hotel Penang
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$2,568 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$2,568
NT$3,134 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar George Town Penang
Fully refundable
The price is NT$8,080 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
NT$8,080
NT$9,639 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Clean, large room with great Seaview. Lots of restaurants/food options nearby. Great street art to view while on a walk.

Reviewed on 2026/3/8

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
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$5,617 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
NT$5,617
NT$6,171 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (34 reviews)
Excellent staff, professional and helpful, newer property. Gorgeous sea view and Instagramable bath situation but our AC didn’t work well (24C for our whole stay though we dropped it to 16C as soon as we checked it). They tried but unable to fix it and were not offered a change of room…

Reviewed on 2026/2/10

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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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Downtown George Town

4.5/5(279 area reviews)

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like The Top at Komatar and KOMTAR.

Downtown 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
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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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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 Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang Bridge West End.

Gelugor
View of fishing village in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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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