Downtown George Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Georgetown featuring central business district, boating and general coastal views
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang featuring rainforest, a waterfall and forests
Penang showing street scenes and a small town or village

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

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
KOMTAR which includes a skyscraper

KOMTAR

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

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion which includes interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

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

Penang City Hall
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

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
Penang State Museum featuring heritage architecture

Penang State Museum

Housed in a handsome Victorian building, this museum traces Penang’s fascinating history through an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artwork.

Penang State Museum

Activities

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

AU$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

AU$21
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

AU$78
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

AU$20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Main Facade

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

AU$10
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

AU$47
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$133 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$133
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Very convenient location"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

4.5 out of 5
53 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$93 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$93
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good experience and friendly staff !"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is AU$85 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$85
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (760 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Hotel located with many dining option. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Cititel Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is AU$161 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$161
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (171 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Rooms were not large but adequate in size and very clean. Place looks updated not rundown. Hotel slippers were nicer than most hotels. Buffet breakfast good value with access to healthy choices like salad, cooked vegetables, oatmeal, eggs, fresh fruits"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$279 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$279
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"The Millen is DEFINITELY worth considering for your stay in Penang! We booked the sea view 1-bedroom suite and were immediately BLOWN AWAY by the view when we walked into our room. The sea view from the bath tub is absolutely breathtaking. The hotel is very new, it opened in October'24, so the condition ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
The price is AU$220 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$220
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"did not see the SPA, The breakfast is great, but the dinner does not meet my expectations, compared to the breakfast."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Penang Marriott Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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 Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
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Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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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.

Tanjung Tokong
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Gelugor

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang or The Light City.

Gelugor

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