Popular places to visit
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 Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
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.
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 George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Top hotels in Gelugor
Iconic Regency Service Residences - Managed by Iconic Hotel
Staff were absolutely lovely, very convenient and well priced. Everything was great just didn’t want to put our clothes in the cupboards as they had a damp off putting smell
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Everything about the hotel is perfect
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
U Hotel Penang
Good hotel for stopover in Penang.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
Iconic Regency by Stellar ALV
Nice and tidy place. Only disruption was very loud morning prayer call. No Netflix only local tv, no English Channel.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Bayview Beach Resort
Great view, if you're anywhere near ocean side. Towels could be replaced with thicker ones. But rooms, beds, and amenities are great.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Amari SPICE Penang
Checked in was very smooth, "Yaya" from the checked in counter was very helpful and she even call the room to check is everything ok. Breakfast spread was superb. The only setback was the pillow for my 4 nights stay, to soft, maybe hotel can invest for a better pillow, a bit firm should be nice.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gelugor
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.
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.
Taman Happy Valley
Though Taman Happy Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bats' Cave Temple and Penang Hill.
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.
Bayan Baru
While Bayan Baru isn't home to many top sights, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.
