Downtown George Town Travel Guide
George Town
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Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Gurney Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
KOMTAR
Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.
Fort Cornwallis
The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.
Penang City Hall
One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The room was really nice and spotless. Staff were very kind. Loved the rooftop pool. Very central location
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Yes.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Clean room very large and nice. Amazing breakfast and super friendly people
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Spacious room on the 22nd floor with full view of Komtar Tower & sea.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
The food at the restaurant was not up to standard for a 5 star hotel. I had multiple meals to see if the issue was the day part or the menu item. It was all poor which is unfortunate because the other aspects of the hotel were lovely like the pool and the rooms
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Excellent staff, professional and helpful, newer property. Gorgeous sea view and Instagramable bath situation but our AC didn’t work well (24C for our whole stay though we dropped it to 16C as soon as we checked it). They tried but unable to fix it and were not offered a change of room…
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Little India area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
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.
Pulau Tikus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang Bridge West End.
