Pulau Tikus 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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
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.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Penang Hill Funicular Ticket - Non-Malaysian
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Top hotels in Pulau Tikus
Ascott Gurney Penang
Spacious rooms, excellent location and functionality.. Nothing spectacular, but everything avaliable and walking distance for everything. Grab to everywhere is less than 10 minutes. Highly recommended if you want to be in Georgetown
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Very comfortable room. Staff were helpful. We would have liked more help from the restaurant when it came to my wife's need for gluten free food. We tried to have dinner there one night and were offered only one choice which would have been a very basic meal. For breakfast my wife was informed by ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Large rooms excellent staff good AC poor fridge
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Clean room, breakfast was good n lots of varieties.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City by IHG
Hotel facilities was in top condition. Comfortably stay with beautiful scenic. Strong aircon and maintained excellent cleanliness
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Breakfast was very busy, floor Staff a bit chaotic and the place was dirty. The young staff at Sigi’s were just wonderful, friendly, so pleasant and accomodating but the older staff a bit rude-disappointing to see. Security on grounds were lovely as were the guys in Lobby.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pulau Tikus
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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 Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Pinang Peranakan Mansion or 1st Avenue Mall.
Taman Happy Valley
When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Penang Hill and Pulau Tikus Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
