Bayan Baru Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bayan Baru
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.
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.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
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.
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 Bayan Baru Hotel Deals
Amari SPICE Penang
Spa was really good. Food too
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Olive Tree Hotel
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Great spot to stay, rooms are spacious and kept clean
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Staff are friendly. Amenities are adequate. Location of the hotel is good with restaurants and shops nearby. However, bed linen and towels seem "yellowish" which leaves a bad impression.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Location dry good and staff very polite and extremely helpful
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Generally friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bayan Baru
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.
Kampung Sungai Nibong
Kampung Sungai Nibong is well liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena.
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.
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 Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
