Downtown George Town Travel Guide

George Town
Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating

Popular places to visit

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KOMTAR

4/5(49 reviews)

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

KOMTAR
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Gurney Drive

4/5(36 reviews)

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.

Gurney Drive
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Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

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

Penang City Hall
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
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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
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Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(13 reviews)

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis

Top hotels in Downtown George Town

OZO George Town Penang
OZO George Town Penang
3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹4,173 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
₹4,173
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (149 reviews)
"Good hotel close to shipping and food."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

OZO George Town 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 ₹6,166 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹6,166
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"the water pressure for shower can be improved. Other than that is good."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹12,267 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
₹12,267
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Clean and good service!
"Nice hotel located in the town area. It's clean and spacious. The balcony is facing the sea. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹8,379 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹8,379
per night
25 May - 26 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"Room has a good view facing the sea. Clean room and spacious"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Ascott Gurney Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is ₹6,711 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹6,711
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
"Easy accessible to nearby attractions and hawker centres"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
The price is ₹5,298 per night from 21 May to 22 May
₹5,298
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge).
8.2/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"The location is awesome for local culture. But will be nice if hotel just provide enough toilet paper and coffee for those who stay multiple nights"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang (Formerly known as M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites)
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

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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Gelugor

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor
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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(17 area reviews)

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

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town Travel Guide