Bayan Baru Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

AU$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

AU$20
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

AU$3
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket

AU$74
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

AU$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

AU$9
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
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Our pick of the best Bayan Baru Hotel Deals

Olive Tree Hotel

Olive Tree Hotel

4 out of 5
76, Jalan Mahsuri George Town Penang
The price is AU$100 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$100
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Penang Hill and Penang International ...
Olive Tree Hotel
Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

4 out of 5
2 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas George Town Penang
The price is AU$126 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$126
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
"Clean and well maintained furniture! Great job to all staff 👏 Keep up the good work."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Amari SPICE 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$138 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$138
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"An excellent hotel. The staff were great and the services provided were prompt, efficient and with high quality."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi George Town Penang
The price is AU$160 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$160
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town
The price is AU$180 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$180
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (667 reviews)
"Excellent stay, amazing hotel, great service."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Ixora Hotel

Ixora Hotel

4 out of 5
Jalan Baru, Bandar Perai Jaya Perai Penang
The price is AU$62 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$62
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Perai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions KOMTAR and Megamall Pinang are located ...
Ixora Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Bayan Baru

Find the best Bayan Baru areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

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.

A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

Batu Ferringhi

Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

A historic clock tower with a dome and a sign reading "Bangunan Dewan Melayu Pulau Pinang."
Photo by Karen Fil Reyna
Open Photo by Karen Fil Reyna

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.

A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

Tanjung Bungah

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach.

A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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.

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