Pulau Betung Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pulau Betung
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.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
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.
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.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
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.
Activities
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Our pick of the best Pulau Betung Hotel Deals
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Great hotel, very modern and clean. Only downside, there was loud music until midnight during the week.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Nice location and very accessible to any places of interest.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
The location was perfect and the hotel was lovely
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The George Penang By The Crest Collection
location is very convenient. Hotel is well placed and very comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Breakfast was not in our expectations
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
The breakfast buffet was a lovely surprise. It was extensive and offered a wide variety of international food.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pulau Betung
Teluk Kumbar
Teluk Kumbar might not have many top sights, but Pantai Teluk Bayu and Penang International Sports Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Pagar Buluh
While Pagar Buluh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.
Relau
While Relau may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sungai Dua
When in Sungai Dua, you can plan a visit to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
