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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

A spacious lobby with large windows, wicker furniture, and a bar area.

1. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, will be happy to come back here"
Australia
Benjamin
The price is P5,207
P6,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
A hotel rooftop with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

2. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Mark
The price is P13,459
P16,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
A modern high-rise hotel with a distinctive curved top and multiple floors.

3. St.Giles Wembley Penang

St.Giles Wembley Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice rooftop bar, loads for breakfast and friendly staff."
Canada
Simon de
The price is P4,718
P5,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
St.Giles Wembley Penang
A traditional building with multiple balconies and a courtyard.

4. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Our stay at the Qing Suites was so wonderful, we could not have asked for a better experience. The history of the building, as well as the Blue Mansion, is fascinating, and adds to the magic of the place. The room was superb - clean and comfortable, with a lovely private courtyard. The main courtyard, where a delicious breakfast was served, is stunning. The staff deserve a special mention - attentive, kind, and always cheerful, and made our stay extra special."
Australia
Kate Marika
The price is P12,277
P13,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites
A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, surrounded by modern buildings and a body of water.

5. OZO George Town Penang

OZO George Town Penang
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (316 reviews)
"Very comfortable and clean, lovely rooftop pool. A great choice for the price, location and amenities."
United Kingdom
Jannah
The price is P3,675
P4,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
OZO George Town Penang
A traditional building with a large entrance, a balcony, and a pond with lily pads in front.

6. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (533 reviews)
"The mansion and staff were fantastic - thank you!"
Canada
Kevin
The price is P8,202
P9,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, overlooking a cityscape.

7. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (294 reviews)
"Highly recommend to stay"
Hong Kong SAR China
FUNG LAM
The price is P3,470
P4,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sky and a distant coastline.

8. Ascott Gurney Penang

Ascott Gurney Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (295 reviews)
"Amazing stay!!"
United States
Sheri
The price is P7,964
P8,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Ascott Gurney Penang
A modern hotel interior with a central pool, multiple balconies, and a clear view of the sky.

9. The George Penang By The Crest Collection

The George Penang By The Crest Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (85 reviews)
"Hotel was ideally located, extremely clean with exceptional facilities and friendly staff. I would highly recommend this hotel if you stay in George Town."
United Kingdom
Jason
The price is P7,657
P8,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The George Penang By The Crest Collection
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

10. Muntri Grove

Muntri Grove
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"Great hotel. Central to excellent eatery. Lovely hosts. Great pool"
Australia
Gordon
The price is P4,219
P4,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Muntri Grove
A rooftop dining area with a variety of dishes, a table with chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

11. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Le Dream Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"I like the central location..very convinient. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Third time there."
Singapore
SOUZA PAUL FRANCIS
The price is P2,325
P2,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline at sunset, a pool, and outdoor seating areas.

12. The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang
5.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (662 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great location, food amazing"
United States
Olim
The price is P7,533
P8,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
The Prestige Hotel Penang
An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, large windows, and a tiled floor.

13. Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (861 reviews)
"The best hotel to stay in order to have great time in Penang Island"
Malaysia
Parthiban
The price is P3,020
P3,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Cititel Penang
A modern indoor pool area with a brick wall, a lounge chair, and a pool with a checkered pattern.

14. lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and the staff are very helpful "
United States
Elgie
The price is P4,264
P4,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
lyf Georgetown Penang
A rooftop infinity pool with a cityscape view, including mountains and buildings.

15. 22 Macalisterz

22 Macalisterz
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Nice room with water filter, walking distance to restaurants"
United States
Vern E
The price is P3,701
P4,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
22 Macalisterz
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a city view.

16. Frame Hotel

Frame Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Friendly Staff Room - clean and spacious"
United Kingdom
M
The price is P2,219
P2,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Frame Hotel
A hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

17. Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (488 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, awesome location🙏😊❤️"
Singapore
Caroline
The price is P3,809
P4,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Areca Hotel Penang
A modern hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and water. It features a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

18. Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Excellent love it, great breakfast, easy to the mall, friend, ocean view"
United States
Wei
The price is P11,486
P12,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Penang Marriott Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a round gold table, and potted plants.

19. Campbell House

Campbell House
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (411 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a historic building. Amenities are great and a bit quirky (see how they bring the luggage to the upstairs rooms). Staff is very nice. The Italian hotel on premise is Michelin listed."
United States
cristina l
The price is P5,945
P7,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Campbell House
A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a bar area, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Cititel Express Penang

Cititel Express Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (394 reviews)
"This room is not spacious but clean."
Singapore
Chan
The price is P2,245
P2,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Cititel Express Penang
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown George Town

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A traditional building with multiple balconies and a courtyard.
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
17 reviews
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An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a round gold table, and potted plants.
Campbell House
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
411 reviews
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A white colonial-style building with multiple windows and doors, featuring a traditional architectural design.
88 Armenian
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
View
A hotel entrance with a fountain and illuminated signage.
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
75 reviews
View
A hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
Areca Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
488 reviews
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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

Find the best Downtown George Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown George Town
Learn more about Downtown George Town
A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

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.

A historic clock tower with a dome and a sign reading "Bangunan Dewan Melayu Pulau Pinang."
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Open Photo by Karen Fil Reyna

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.

A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

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.

A rocky shoreline with scattered rocks in the water and a distant island.

Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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.

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"One of the best hotels - if not the actual best in Malaysia: everything was seamless and exceptional from the welcome to the food to the check out, congratulations to the entire team (front office, back office and housekeeping) for what they do day in day out! A stand out food wise in Penang is the restaurant Lili - exceptional chef, talent to watch!"
Eylem 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown George Town?
Downtown George Town is a historic neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown George Town travel tips? Be sure to check out KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown George Town?
Based on our traveler data, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown George Town. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include The Prestige Hotel Penang and OZO George Town Penang.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown George Town?
If you're searching for places to stay in George Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 444 Downtown George Town hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown George Town, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown George Town.
What is there to do around this George Town neighborhood?
Attractions like Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum, and Pinaon Time Tunnel highlight George Town's cultural scene. KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown George Town include The Top at Komatar, Kidland Penang, and Prangin Mall. When you're sightseeing in George Town, Pasar Chowrasta and Penang Jewish Cemetery are also worth a stop.