Downtown George Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Georgetown featuring central business district, boating and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

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KOMTAR

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
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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 Drive
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Penang City Hall

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
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Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

You can learn about the history of George Town when you stop by Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
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Fort Cornwallis

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis

Activities

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Half Day Penang Island Tour 5 hours

AU$207
Per adult
Half Day Penang Island Tour 5 hours
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Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm

AU$186
Per adult
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
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Our pick of the best Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

OZO George Town Penang
OZO George Town Penang
3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
The price is AU$88 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
AU$88
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (154 reviews)
"1. Housekeeping - hit or miss, not consistent 2. F&B - modify / extend hours especially in room dinning. 3. First floor staff - not approachable 4. Phone operator - need training. Either they don't understand or just don't care. Eg. I wanted to order room service and I was told the last order was ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 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
The price is AU$115 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$115
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Location: City centre Shopping: Right next to Komtar, 1st Avenue, etc. Food: Less than 5 minutes drive (walkable) to famous food areas in Penang Rd, Macalister Rd, Burmah Rd, etc. Transport: Easy to get Grab and also near the coastal highway to the Airport. Cleanliness: Clean lobby and rooms, aircon ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$299 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$299
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We were delayed in London due to no fault of us but the airline. They compensated us without us asking to upgrade our room to a suite and also when I told them if we can hv a buffet on the house, there was no hesitation to honour it. Thank you Eastern n Oriental as it made us feel happy after such ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Areca Hotel Penang
Areca Hotel Penang
3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
"Neat little hotel. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

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Areca Hotel Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is AU$158 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$158
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Georgetown - convenient access to most places. Hotel itself is great, very pleasant stay,"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
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
The price is AU$113 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
AU$113
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (129 reviews)
"Stayed here 3 nights in the new wings. Highly recommended for tourists who like to visit Georgetown city core, Walkable to everywhere except to the beaches in Batu Ferringhi. Automated tower Parking is included the suite room."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

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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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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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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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 Penang Avatar Secret Garden.

Tanjung Bungah

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