Downtown George Town

George Town

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Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
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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 relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR showing a high rise building

KOMTAR

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

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

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

Penang City Hall

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent 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

Housed in a handsome Victorian building, this museum traces Penang’s fascinating history through an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artwork.

Penang State Museum

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

P136
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

P542
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Georgetown Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Penang Island Tour

Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour

P2,114
per adult
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

P5,528
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

P1,339
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

P7,637
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,131 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P4,131
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Nice n clean staff very friendly will come back again"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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! (1,010 reviews)
"The staff are all super friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is P5,508 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P5,508
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (169 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Rooms were great too, had the interconnecting rooms."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,640 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P9,640
per night
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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 Sep 13, 2025

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
The price is P7,574 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P7,574
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (85 reviews)
"Overall a great choice for us: good location on the waterfront with a large park right across the street, many good food options and shopping malls within waking distance, easy and cheap Grab rides to area attractions, friendly and helpful staff, decent breakfast buffet, room service food that exceeded ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Penang Marriott Hotel
The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is P6,774 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
P6,774
per night
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
"Lovely 2N stay. Our room was spacious enough and the service staff"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

The Prestige Hotel Penang
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Other neighbourhoods 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
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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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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

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

Gelugor

Downtown George Town