George Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
George Town

Where to stay in George Town

Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4/5(202 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
Fort Cornwallis showing 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

4/5(36 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Miami Beach.

Tanjung Bungah
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Bayan Lepas

4/5(12 area reviews)

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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Gelugor

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor
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Bayan Baru

Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bayan Baru
OZO George Town Penang
OZO George Town Penang
3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
The price is NZ$94 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
NZ$94
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
"Great rooms with bed oriented to make the most of the view. Clean, with good amenities. Fantastic value"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

OZO George Town Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel is located within the compounds of the Komtar area. There’s a CAT bustop just beneath the hotel and is just next to First Avenue Mall. The hotel is a little old, but the room and facilities are modern and updated. Good price point and will come back again. Do upgrade to club room if ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Amari SPICE Penang
Amari SPICE Penang
3.5 out of 5
2, Persiaran Mahsuri, George Town, Penang
The price is NZ$139 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$139
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Penang International Sports Arena and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
"Friendly staff . Nice view and spacious , clean room with good facilities. Great to have a coffee machine in the room"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Amari SPICE Penang
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 Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a children's pool, and a health club. Popular attractions KOMTAR and The Top at Komatar are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (118 reviews)
"They should drop the word luxury from the name, it isn’t luxury, but it is good, good location, safe, clean, friendly staff. Breakfast was free so ok, but I wouldn’t pay for it. Room was large, plenty space. We had no toilet paper, had to go and ask, but they brought it up. Mugs and glasses were ..."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2024

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
4 out of 5
No. 202 Lebuh Noordin, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Hin Bus Depot Art Centre and KOMTAR are ...
7.8/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and approachable. The swimming pool and gym was dencent and clean. The only shortfall is complimentary bottles of water in the room."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2024

Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Family Suite Sunrise Gurney Penang
Family Suite Sunrise Gurney Penang
3 out of 5
68 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Stay at this 3-star apartment in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
"Cleanliness is excellent. Spacious rooms with comfortable beds. The surrounding neighbourhood has plenty of dining options. It is a very ideal staycation for family."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2024

Family Suite Sunrise Gurney Penang
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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Reviews of George Town

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Apr 2020

would have been nice

2/5 - Disappointing

Rick
23 Mar 2020

Although easy to get around using either bus and/or taxi, during my stay there was a two week movement lockdown ( MCO ) to control the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia. This meant many usual spots for tourists and shopping were closed.

5/5 - Excellent

JenniferWillcox
14 Mar 2020

This is such an interesting and unique town - great to just look around and explore. But on a hot day, it is tiring to walk everywhere, carrying shopping. A free little bus just going around the city streets, hop on hop off, would be great.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Feb 2020

Never a dull moment. Great food & drink. The local people are very friendly.

4/5 - Good

Mj
8 Feb 2020

Traffic control please. The driver are so rude and dangerous

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
8 Feb 2020

Wander the streets, take the free bus around town, try the food.. It is a very safe town with friendly people.

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