Top 10 Hotels Near The Light City in George Town for 2026

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A modern indoor pool area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a large mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A wall with large numbers '20' made of a textured material, possibly moss, and a water dispenser to the left.

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

1.2 km from The Light City

Munavar

P3,978

P4,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings with balconies.

A room with a ping pong table, several chairs, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

A signpost with directions to various building blocks and amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and cafeteria.

2. International House

1.1 km from The Light City

Joe

P1,401

P1,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern chair by a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, a bottle of wine, and a vase with flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with two plush toys, and a chair by the window.

A modern dining area with a glass table set for four, a hanging pendant light, and a blue sofa in the background.

3. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

2.7 km from The Light City

Nam Yon

P3,498

P3,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a door with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden hanger, and a small table with a kettle and cups.

A showroom for Lee Luxury Home Enterprise with a display of room layouts including double, triple, and quadruple rooms.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

Gelugor, 2.9 km from The Light City

Abdul Latheef

P1,829

P2,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A clear swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a wooden structure.

A modern living room with a TV, teal sofa, and a dining area with white chairs.

A modern cafe with wooden tables, metal chairs, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

5. Century Bay Private Residences

Gelugor, 3.1 km from The Light City

FIONA

P2,348

P2,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A lobby with a wooden bench, a potted plant, a tiled floor, and a reception desk.

A hotel entrance with a wooden door, a sign above reading "DEWAN TUN TEJA", and a "LEVEL 3" sign on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and shelves with packaged goods.

6. AG Hotel Penang

Gelugor, 1.4 km from The Light City

Tayseer

P2,342

P2,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a large window with a city view, and a painting of a beach scene.

7. Urban Suites

2.1 km from The Light City

Chin Meng

P3,455

P3,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A corridor with tiled flooring, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A restaurant entrance with a signboard, potted plants, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk with a mirror, and a coffee maker.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, potted plants, and a 'Welcome' sign at the entrance.

8. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

Gelugor, 0.9 km from The Light City

Nor Azila Binti Abdul

P2,167

P2,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern dining area with a table set for four, white chairs, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern building with a rooftop pool, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

An outdoor playground with a climbing structure and a slide, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and shrubs.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a wardrobe, and a view of the cityscape.

9. Urban Suite Penang

2 km from The Light City

Narendra Nandkishore

P3,317

P3,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A room with a sofa and two armchairs, large windows, and a black floor.

A high-rise residential building complex with multiple apartment buildings, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

10. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

2.1 km from The Light City

P3,263

P3,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with white bedding, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, grey sofa, and a black bookshelf.

A minimalist room with a wooden bed, a round rug, a wooden bench, a table with pink candles, and several potted plants.

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

3.1 km from The Light City

julaihi

P890

P1,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A reception area with a flat-screen TV, framed artwork on the wall, and a reception desk.

A tray with a thermos, salt and pepper shakers, and a packet of snacks on a wooden surface near a window.

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

2.4 km from The Light City

P1,843

P2,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A swimming pool area with a cityscape view, modern buildings, and a paved walkway.

A bedroom with a bed, large windows, and an air conditioning unit.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, a river view, and a black wall with a red fire hydrant.

A compact kitchen with a sink, countertop, and cabinets.

13. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

2.1 km from The Light City

P4,267

P5,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bed with blue bedding and a towel on it.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and benches arranged in rows.

An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a built-in bar, and a cityscape view.

A modern living room with a sofa, TV, and dining area.

14. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

2.2 km from The Light City

P2,638

P2,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a unique curved design, surrounded by lush green trees.

A modern living room with a dark sofa, a potted plant, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table, and a large window with a view of a balcony and buildings.

A balcony with a curved glass railing, a wooden floor, and a table with chairs.

15. ArteS Suite Penang

Gelugor, 3 km from The Light City

P3,758

P4,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A residential building with a swimming pool, greenery, and a view of the sea.

A modern building with large glass windows, a visible staircase, and a metal railing.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern interior with multiple tables and chairs arranged for dining, large windows offering a city view, and contemporary wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

16. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

2 km from The Light City

P7,097

P8,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A nighttime view of a hotel with a pool, adjacent buildings, and a distant cityscape.

A modern building with large glass windows and a metal framework.

A modern interior with a row of black chairs and tables, large windows with a city view, and a minimalist design.

A modern lobby with a marble floor, seating area with chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

2 km from The Light City

P3,372

P4,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A gym with a rack of dumbbells and a window with a view of buildings.

A playground area with a climbing structure and a seating bench.

An aerial view of a residential area with a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a road with vehicles.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

18. Urban Suites - Dolphin's Home

2 km from The Light City

P3,276

P4,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

19. SK Budget Hotel

3.1 km from The Light City

P701

P859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern room with a large window, a framed abstract artwork, and a bouquet of flowers on a gray sofa.

A modern living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape at night.

20. URBAN SUITES SEA VIEW GEORGETOWN PENANG

2 km from The Light City

P7,751

P8,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to The Light City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre	8.6 Excellent 19 reviews	View
International House	8.0 Very good 103 reviews	View
Penang Straits Garden Georgetown	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Lee Luxury Home USM Penang	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
Century Bay Private Residences	6.6 217 reviews	View

Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff, will be happy to come back here"

Urban Suite Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly apartments and great facilities."

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay for 3 nights.. good amenities and clean."

International House

8/10 Good

"yes"

Urban Suites

8/10 Good

"easy access to pool and they had vending machines selling various things. i was happy there was one machine selling feminine products which i needed it at a very last minute. place is quiet and peaceful. room needs more mirror so when getting ready easy for us to look at ourself. long mirrors or big mirror in the room itself will be helpful "

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

"nice "

U Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel for stopover in Penang."

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang during your trip to Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Lotus's E-Gate

You can enjoy retail therapy at Lotus's E-Gate during your stay in George Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Penang Bridge West End

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Mukim 13 Paya Terubong with a stop at Penang Bridge West End. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Catch an event at Penang Youth and Sports Complex during your trip to Kampung Batu Uban. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Holy Spirit Cathedral

Holy Spirit Cathedral is just one of the places to see in George Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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P Ramlee Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at P Ramlee Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to George Town. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Penang State Mosque

After visiting Penang State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in George Town. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Light City?

The Light City is located in Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Light City?

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Light City. Other good choices close by include Anggerik Lodging Hotel and International House.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Light City?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Light City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Light City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near The Light City.

What can I see and do near The Light City?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum, and Pinaon Time Tunnel. Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kek Lok Si Temple, and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around The Light City. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Penang Hill and Penang Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for The Light City hotels

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

2. International House

3. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

5. Century Bay Private Residences

6. AG Hotel Penang

7. Urban Suites

8. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

9. Urban Suite Penang

10. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

13. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

14. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

15. ArteS Suite Penang

16. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

17. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

18. Urban Suites - Dolphin's Home

19. SK Budget Hotel

20. URBAN SUITES SEA VIEW GEORGETOWN PENANG

Compare popular hotels close to The Light City

Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Urban Suite Penang

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

International House

Urban Suites

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

U Hotel Penang

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

Lotus's E-Gate

Penang Bridge West End

Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Holy Spirit Cathedral

P Ramlee Gallery

Penang State Mosque

Frequently asked questions