Tanjung Tokong
George Town
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Popular places to visit
Penang Avatar Secret Garden
Penang Avatar Secret Garden is just one of the places to see in George Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Gurney Drive
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.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
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.
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: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Tanjung Tokong
Hompton by the Beach Penang
Not a great experience, room was dirty , room safes did not work , terrible sound proofing, very outdated and not a pleasant stay
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Citadines Tanjung Tokong Penang
The room was spotless and well appointed. There is a local hawker centre about 400 meters away which we walked to for dinner. The bus stops were very handy and only 2MR to George Town. Zeus coffee was 5 mins across the road which my coffee enthusiastic enjoyed for price and quality.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Ascott Gurney Penang
Spacious rooms, excellent location and functionality.. Nothing spectacular, but everything avaliable and walking distance for everything. Grab to everywhere is less than 10 minutes. Highly recommended if you want to be in Georgetown
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Very comfortable room. Staff were helpful. We would have liked more help from the restaurant when it came to my wife's need for gluten free food. We tried to have dinner there one night and were offered only one choice which would have been a very basic meal. For breakfast my wife was informed by ...
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Large rooms excellent staff good AC poor fridge
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City by IHG
Hotel facilities was in top condition. Comfortably stay with beautiful scenic. Strong aircon and maintained excellent cleanliness
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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 Drive.
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.
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.
Historic George Town
If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis are top sights worth seeing.
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.
