George Town

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in George Town

Georgetown showing a coastal town, a skyscraper and cbd

Downtown George Town

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.

Downtown George Town
Tropical Spice Garden featuring signage and a park

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.

Batu Ferringhi
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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Tanjung Bungah

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Batu Ferringhi Beach and Tanjung Bungah Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of George Town.

Tanjung Bungah
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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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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
PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,665 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
P6,665
per night
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel on the beach with excellent location, great staff and services, great food, very nicely maintained garden. The downside that we noticed it was the smelling drain system in the bathroom, and the not so aesthetic local surroundings of the hotel ."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

4 out of 5
2 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,906 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P4,906
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"You have a staff member called Aslin, from the moment I arrived he is asking for more money than the service actually costs. 40rm for taxi grab service is 10rm"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Amari SPICE Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,146 per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
P4,146
per night
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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! (1,005 reviews)
"staffs were helpful, great location"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"Loved the welcoming drink and 'freezing' cold towel to cool us down at the reception when we checked in. Room was very spacious and clean. Also appreciate the complimentary teas and coffee. We only drink coffees in the morning and we stayed 3 nights but there were only 2 pods so we had to ask for ..."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
"New and Good to stay in the town"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

lyf Georgetown Penang
The Landmark by The Only Bnb

The Landmark by The Only Bnb

4 out of 5
The Landmark, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, 100b-01-01, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Stay at this 4-star apartment in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gurney Plaza and Gurney Drive are ...
8/10 Very Good! (23 reviews)
"Property very spacious, parking and security very good, nice to stay"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

The Landmark by The Only Bnb
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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