Downtown George Town Travel Guide

George Town

Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
25-A Farquhar Street George Town Penang
The price is Rp694.684 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
Rp694.684
Rp872.539 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room & comfortable. Thin walls, could hear neighbours constantly. The bathroom seemed dated, but not really an issue. Staff were fabulous!

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
The price is Rp1.299.993 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
Rp1.299.993
Rp1.586.803 total
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe George Town
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
We loved our stay at Areca, we had a room on the ground floor and it was sheer luxury, spacious, beautiful tiles on the floor, high ceiling, lovely period furniture, fans and air conditioner and a shower that was truly magnificent. We loved the afternoon teas and all the delights that were served. ...

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

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Areca Hotel Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah George Town Penang
The price is Rp2.843.734 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
Rp2.843.734
Rp3.124.045 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Excellent room, amenities, food, service, value, quality and everything. Absolutely loved my stay!

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney George Town
The price is Rp2.437.486 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
Rp2.437.486
Rp2.685.297 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
As a former resort manager now retired who travels internationally 9+ months out of the year and lives out of hotels, I know what makes a stay memorable. This was my first stay at this hotel and without a doubt I give it a 10 out of 10, two thumbs up- impressed by the facilities but wowed by your ...

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

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Loop On Leith Hotel Penang

Loop On Leith Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
29 Leith Street George Town Penang
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)
Easy to explore from

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Clan Jetty
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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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 Drive.

Pulau Tikus
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Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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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.

Tanjung Tokong
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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.

Gelugor

Downtown George Town Travel Guide