Downtown George Town

George Town

A coastal cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, traditional buildings, and a marina with several boats.

A building with ornate balconies and large windows.

A variety of skewered foods displayed on shelves with price tags.

A temple with ornate architecture, including a dragon statue and a seated figure.

A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

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A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.

Gurney Drive

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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.

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Penang Hill Funicular Ticket - Non-Malaysian

$11

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Comfortable seating at the Penang International Airport Lounge in Malaysia

Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)

$44

per traveler

Penang Balik Pulau Countryside Morning Cycling with Transfers

$32

per adult

Georgetown Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Penang Island Tour

Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour

$46

per adult

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket

$53

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

per traveler

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JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Magazine Road George Town Penang

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 ...

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The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

191. Jalan Magazine George Town

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

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The Prestige Hotel Penang

8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...

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lyf Georgetown Penang

No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14 George Town Penang

Stay at this aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...

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Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang

No. 202 Lebuh Noordin George Town Penang

Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...

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Ascott Gurney Penang

18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town George Town Penang

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

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A beach at sunset with people, boats, and a kite.

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.

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A traditional ornate temple with a red roof and golden decorations.

Historic George Town

If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

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