Downtown George Town Travel Guide
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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.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
If there was be more vegetarian option in breakfast will. Great and the club room closes too early
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
OZO George Town Penang
I spend 4 nights here. The hotel is Clean, comfortable and Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
The staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Cititel Penang
Great staff, nice room, well located! The breakfast is outstanding. A very nice stay at George Town !
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Great location and staff , room was clean pool was bit small but was clean
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Penang Marriott Hotel
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
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 THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang or The Light City.
Downtown George Town Travel Guide
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- More trip options
- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Fort Cornwallis
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
- Pasar Chowrasta
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- The Top at Komatar
- Prangin Mall
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
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