George Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in George Town

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

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
Tropical Spice Garden showing signage and a park

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.

Batu Ferringhi
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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Bayan Lepas

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Bayan Lepas
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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 Tanjung Bungah Beach.

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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
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹6,479 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹6,479
₹7,909 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"A little old. But over all is good"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Ascott Gurney Penang

Ascott Gurney Penang

4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹10,205 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹10,205
₹11,285 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean property."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
PARKROYAL Penang Resort

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹10,636 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹10,636
₹12,814 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Good hotel in a central location,Delicious breakfast and buffet. Staff try hard to please. Very pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great location for walking around Georgetown. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only slight negative was rooftop bar. No wine by glass available and could only buy spirit s by the bottle ? Very strange. Overall, very nice hotel and would return."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are ...
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
The Landmark by Katana

The Landmark by Katana

3.5 out of 5
The Landmark by Katana, 7-1, 100-1-6, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Gurney Plaza and Gurney ...
7.4/10 Good! (124 reviews)
"Checking in was very straightforward, hence it was smooth. Cleanliness of the unit was not that bad, despite the bed giving me a few nights of endless scratching. All the furniture, utilities and utensils were great but sadly there was no extra plastic bags for rubbish. The view was magnificent, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Landmark by Katana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of George Town

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
63
5 - Excellent 42%
4 - Good
66
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
20
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Alan

Found George Town itself disappointing. Street art seen better days.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Interesting mix of old colonial and modern. Lots of nice restaurants and coffee & cake shops

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Several good museums. A good mixture of old and new. Good for eating out, local food courts,hawkers stalls and restaurants. Enjoyed Chinese New Year and Thiapusam festival.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very easy and nice city

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Dirty drains; line clear Nasi kandar food handling Requires improvement to meet food hygiene standards. Polluted air, Sea and beach. noisy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Love the historical town, the street arts, food hawker stalls - plenty of choices to eat, everything was walkable distance. Love the history of the green and blue mansion. The blue mansion was so gorgeous! Liked Little India and Chinatown.

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