Bayan Baru

George Town

Popular places to visit

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Penang Hill

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
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KOMTAR

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
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Gurney Drive

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

Gurney Drive
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Queensbay Mall

During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Queensbay Mall
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Ferringgi Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
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Kek Lok Si Temple

The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Things to do

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Half Day Penang Island Tour 5 hours

P7,580
Per adult
Half Day Penang Island Tour 5 hours
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Entopia Butterfly Farm And Tropical Spice Garden Tour

P6,551
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Entopia Butterfly Farm And Tropical Spice Garden Tour
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Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

P1,654
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
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Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures

P11,065
Per adult
Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures
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Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes

P5,533
Per adult
Penang: Flexible Half-Day Escapes
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Penang Half Day City Tour Including Entopia Butterfly Farm

P5,311
Per adult
Penang Half Day City Tour Including Entopia Butterfly Farm
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Top hotels in Bayan Baru

OZO George Town Penang
OZO George Town Penang
3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P2,648 per night from 25 May to 26 May
P2,648
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (149 reviews)
"Good hotel close to shipping and food."

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

OZO George Town Penang
Amari SPICE Penang
Amari SPICE Penang
3.5 out of 5
2, Persiaran Mahsuri, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,130 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
P4,130
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
"Very friendly staff at front desk and quick check-in and check-out."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Amari SPICE Penang
Olive Tree Hotel
Olive Tree Hotel
4 out of 5
76, Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas, George Town, Penang
The price is P3,596 per night from 22 May to 23 May
P3,596
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (745 reviews)
"It’s a quaint hotel. May not be a resort style hotel but you feel comfy living there. It’s unpretentious. Room is fairly spacious too. Aaaaaah … even at the 14th floor, the shower’s water pressure is almost like a firehose! That’s just so good."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Olive Tree Hotel
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is P3,890 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
P3,890
per night
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location for traveller"

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
5 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is P8,083 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
P8,083
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this luxury resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We were past guests of the hotel. We returned for a family holiday. Always enjoyed the morning buffets, staff is friendly, great service. Our stay was very comfortable. Thank you to the staff at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang!"

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is P3,829 per night from 22 May to 23 May
P3,829
per night
22 May - 23 May
Book a stay at this beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The water activities and therapeutic services are great , will definitely re-visit SGL Golden Sands 😎"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2024

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Bayan Baru

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Pagar Buluh

Though Pagar Buluh might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.

Pagar Buluh
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Kampung Sungai Nibong

Kampung Sungai Nibong is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena while you're in town.

Kampung Sungai Nibong
If you into Chinese pancakes try the ones here. I like banana and Hawaiian. Eat it hot while still crispy

Sungai Dua

While Sungai Dua isn't home to many top sights, Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sungai Dua
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Relau

Relau might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Relau
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Bayan Lepas

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

Bayan Lepas
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Gelugor

Visitors to Gelugor like its cafes and monuments, and Penang Bridge West End is a sight worth a stop.

Gelugor

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