Pulau Betung

George Town

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
Penang Hill

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
Queensbay Mall

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
Ferringgi Beach

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.

Ferringgi Beach
Kek Lok Si Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

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

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

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100% of travellers recommend
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

P7,555
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

P4,961
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Penang Full Day Tour

Penang Full Day Tour

P9,889
per adult
Penang Full Day Tour
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

P5,074
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

P1,325
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Pulau Betung

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,253 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P4,253
P5,191 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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)
"Comfortable stay, good as it it centralised"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is P6,699 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P6,699
P7,407 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean property."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is P6,712 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P6,712
P8,093 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Good hotel in a central location,Delicious breakfast and buffet. Staff try hard to please. Very pleasant staff."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Citadines Prai Penang
Citadines Prai Penang
4 out of 5
G 01 MENARA SENTRAL, JALAN JURU SENTRAL, Bukit Mertajam
The price is P3,628 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P3,628
P4,091 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bukit Kecil ...
9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
"10/10 for me everything’s is in there close for everything we need , the staff and the amenities of the property are awesome very recommended ."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Citadines Prai Penang
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
4 out of 5
56 Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is P3,495 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P3,495
P4,297 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (840 reviews)
"We were there during the school holidays. Front office staff were very accommodating and pleasant.Dealing with a long line of people checking in. It was a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is P6,380 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P6,380
P7,063 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
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! (156 reviews)
Enjoyed this hotel
"Really enjoyed this hotel, clean and comfortable, great location. Shame the pool was getting renovated while we were there."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Pulau Betung

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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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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 Snake Temple.

Pagar Buluh
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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 Baru

While Bayan Baru isn't home to many top sights, Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bayan Baru
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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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

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