Downtown George Town Hotels: Cheap Accommodation in Downtown George Town

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

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Compare popular hotels in Downtown George Town

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Campbell House	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 406 reviews	View
88 Armenian	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Penang Marriott Hotel	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 140 reviews	View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown George Town

Find the best Downtown George Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Batu Ferringhi

Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

See properties

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.

See properties

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 neighbourhood.

See properties

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

Tanjung Bungah

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

See properties

A plate of food with various dishes including a roasted meat, rice balls, and vegetables.

Bayan Lepas

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

See properties

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown George Town

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

10/10 Excellent

"Great room with helpful staff."

OZO George Town Penang

8/10 Good

"Location was great with an amazing pool and lovely staff. Only piece for us was with such a modern hotel how gross the bath towels were. We got one nice fluffy white one one day. The rest of the time they were grey, threadbare and falling apart which for us didn't really fit the rest of the vibe of the hotel. Normally we're fine with using towels for a few days but we got the room serviced everyday and while fresh, the towels all looked the same."

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The E&O is Georgetown's premier hotel. It offers travellers an elegant experience from a bygone era of travel. The suite in the victory annex was gorgeous and opened onto an ocean view with beautiful breezes. The breakfast and food were fantastic. The heritage pool is warmer and worth the walk into the older building. The only complaint concerns the mini fridge in the room, which was burned out and kept what would have been lovely cold drinks at a not-so-cold 36C. I reported the matter, and the electrician attended. There was the obligatory shrugging of the shoulders and the very nicely mumbled 'so sorry, no spare fridge' excuse given. Still, it is Malaysia, and you have to expect that. The place kind of works, but in a duct tape and held together with rope kind of way. This was consistent with the electrical wiring in the room, where I had to flick two or three switches to get the bathroom light over the bathroom mirror working. All part of the charm to be honest, as they say in Latin America, mañana (tomorrow). If you want a Singapore exprience, where everything works perfectly, then stay on the airplane for another 90 minutes down to Changi Airport at the other end of the Malacca Straits. I have to complement the General Manager Alison Fraser and her staff, they provide a great experience. I commend you to the E&O and would return without hesitation."

Ascott Gurney Penang

8/10 Good

"This is my second at this property.The room and facilities are modern and relatively new and well kept. However, the staff needs to be better trained. On the last day of our stay (our rooms had late checkout), we went back to the rooms to prepare for checkout, but we were locked out of the room. We went down to reception and the staff said she fixed the issue, so we went back up again only to find the keys still didn't work. So we went to reception again and was told it was fixed for the 2nd time. Upon reaching the room, the keys still didn't work. We had to go to reception for the 3rd time before we can finally enter the rooms. The staff didn't apologise or make any effort to call for additional assistance and was quite indifferent to the situation. We stayed at so many properties before and if a similar room lock out situation occurred, the other properties would have asked a staff to accompany the guest to check on the room after the 2nd attempt failed, but unfortunately, this was not the case here. A good property only to be let down by bad service."

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, a bit dark in the bathroom but super clean and helpful staff. The pool and the gym were great. Towels provided at pool. Shuttle in the morning to various breakfast areas. Lots of malls close by.. lol. We went to the pool every night to cool off. Bedrooms were comfortable, great sleep. Staff at reception were super helpful!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown George Town?

Downtown George Town is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown George Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown George Town?

Based on our traveller data, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown George Town. This hotel is steps from KOMTAR, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang and The Prestige Hotel Penang.

How many hotels are there in Downtown George Town?

If you're searching for places to stay in George Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 441 Downtown George Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown George Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to 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, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown George Town.

What is there to do around this George Town neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Penang State Museum, Hin Bus Depot Art Centre 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 neighbourhood. 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.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Flights to Penang

Penang Holiday Rentals

Book Hotels in Downtown George Town on Expedia.com.my

Downtown George Town Hotels, George Town

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

1. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

2. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

3. Soori Penang

4. Mansion One by George Town

5. Tropicana 218 Macalister by Local Host

6. Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

7. Penang Marriott Hotel

8. Sunrise Gurney by Penang

9. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Townhouses

10. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites

11. Capri by Fraser Penang

12. 22 Macalisterz by Mana Mana

13. Forum Hotel Penang

14. The Journey Hotel Penang

15. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

16. Ascott Gurney Penang

17. Ren i Tang

18. Swing & Pillows at Beach Street

19. The George Penang By The Crest Collection

20. Sembilan Inn by Soft loft

Compare popular hotels in Downtown George Town

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown George Town

Batu Ferringhi

Historic George Town

Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Bungah

Bayan Lepas

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown George Town

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia