Downtown George Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown George Town
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 family-friendly 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.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
You can learn about the history of Little India when you stop by Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.
Activities
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown George Town Hotel Deals
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
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Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
We enjoyed the fact that the Sunway is locally accessible to the hawker stalls and some of the best food in Malaysia. The room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Excellent room, amenities, food, service, value, quality and everything. Absolutely loved my stay!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Very good breakfast lot of variety good customer service comfortable bed
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Areca Hotel Penang
Friendly, helpful staff & a well maintained boutique hotel that has old world charm. We had the attic room which was spacious & well furnished. The beds were comfortable, the air conditioning powerful especially with an additional ceiling fan. The shower was wonderfully strong. The amenities were ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Great room. Excellent location. Value for money!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
Clan Jetty
Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
