Chinatown Travel Guide

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Oriental Hotel

Oriental Hotel

2.5 out of 5
105 Penang Road George Town Penang
The price is AU$41 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$41
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (163 reviews)
"stayed here because of the low price, the place feels old and dated.The room was basic but manageable for a short stay. One of the biggest downsides was the lack of internet access in the room. I was told that if I needed Wi-Fi, I’d have to either leave the door open or go sit near the lift area, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Oriental Hotel
Muntri Grove

Muntri Grove

3 out of 5
127, 129, 131A – F, Lebuh Muntri George Town
The price is AU$104 per night from 3 June to 4 June
AU$104
3 June - 4 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Eateries are easily accessible. We were happy to have chosen this hotel for our stay in Penang."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Muntri Grove
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown George Town Penang
The price is AU$214 per night from 13 June to 14 June
AU$214
13 June - 14 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Seven Terraces Hotel
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lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14 George Town Penang
Stay at this aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"Clean and nice"

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

lyf Georgetown Penang
Citadines Prai Penang

Citadines Prai Penang

4 out of 5
G 01 MENARA SENTRAL Bukit Mertajam
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Penang Bridge East ...
9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Citadines Prai Penang
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney George Town Penang
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"The room very clean"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
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Popular places to visit

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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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
Penang Hill

Penang Hill

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
KOMTAR

KOMTAR

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

KOMTAR
Gurney Plaza

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.

Gurney Plaza
Ferringgi Beach

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.

Ferringgi Beach
Queensbay Mall

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.

Queensbay Mall

Activities

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

AU$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket

AU$76
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

AU$21
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

AU$3
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

AU$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Comfortable seating at the Penang International Airport Lounge in Malaysia

Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)

AU$60
per traveller
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
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Cities near Chinatown

George Town

George Town