Downtown George Town

George Town

A coastal cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, traditional buildings, and a marina with several boats.
A building with ornate balconies and large windows.
A variety of skewered foods displayed on shelves with price tags.
A temple with ornate architecture, including a dragon statue and a seated figure.
A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

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A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.

Gurney Drive

8.0/10 (1,315 reviews)
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.
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Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town
The price is NT$3,959 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
NT$3,959
NT$4,380 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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! (674 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay, facilities were very clean and nice! The staff were very helpful and polite, and I felt extremely welcomed at all times. There was a bit of construction outside but I didn’t hear it inside the building. I’d definitely come back and stay here again!"

Reviewed on 2026/11/1

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$2,736 per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
NT$2,736
NT$3,333 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were absolutely great.. breakfast was ok example beans were cold.. lounge staff were great but basic. Website pics should be updated as deceiving."

Reviewed on 2026/10/22

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is NT$1,856 per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
NT$1,856
NT$2,287 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (302 reviews)
"Morning shuttle service is great"

Reviewed on 2026/11/3

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
OZO George Town Penang

OZO George Town Penang

3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll George Town
The price is NT$1,915 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
NT$1,915
NT$2,165 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
OZO George Town 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$5,472 per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
NT$5,472
NT$6,015 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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! (80 reviews)
"Such a beautiful hotel with wonderful staff! Each room had a bathtub which was great for our kids. The cot they provided was also lovely! All the staff at breakfast were friendly and helpful (particularly Deb, who was so kind to our kids!)! I would 100% recommend and stay here again!"

Reviewed on 2026/10/31

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Fifth Avenue Hotel

Fifth Avenue Hotel

3 out of 5
8, Lebuh Macallum George Town Penang
The price is NT$3,153 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
NT$3,153
NT$3,502 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Clean room , staff was politie"

Reviewed on 2026/8/27

Fifth Avenue Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

Find the best Downtown George Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

A historic clock tower with a dome and a sign reading "Bangunan Dewan Melayu Pulau Pinang."
Photo by Karen Fil Reyna
Open Photo by Karen Fil Reyna

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.

A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

Tanjung Bungah

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of George Town.

A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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.

A rocky shoreline with scattered rocks in the water and a distant island.

Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown George Town