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

Georgetown Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Penang Island Tour

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

$45

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

per traveler

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

$14

per adult

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

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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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Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road) George Town Penang

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

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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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Le Dream Boutique Hotel

139, Jalan Pintal Tali George Town Penang

Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...

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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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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 Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal 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 Batu Ferringhi Beach and Tanjung Bungah Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of George Town.

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