George Town Travel 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 Prangin Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
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 Penang Avatar Secret Garden.

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Bayan Baru

Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bayan Baru
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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
OZO George Town Penang
OZO George Town Penang
3.5 out of 5
166 Jalan Argyll, George Town, George Town
The price is ₹4,013 per night from 21 May to 22 May
₹4,013
per night
21 May - 22 May
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 14 May to 15 May
₹6,166
per night
14 May - 15 May
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
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
5 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹11,081 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹11,081
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We were past guests of the hotel. We returned for a family holiday. Always enjoyed the morning buffets, staff is friendly, great service. Our stay was very comfortable. Thank you to the staff at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang!"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
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 Landmark by Katana
The Landmark by Katana
3.5 out of 5
The Landmark by Katana, A-7-1, 100A, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, George Town, Penang
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre.
7.6/10 Good! (102 reviews)
Very good
"Great location. Management services good. Suites are a little tired however great value for rate"

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2024

The Landmark by Katana
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
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)
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
4 out of 5
No. 202 Lebuh Noordin, George Town, Penang
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre.
8/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
"Check-in and check-out was seamlessly fast and efficient. Room is clean. Overall property is clean and very good service staff in the entire property in particular Dhur and Joe. They are so helpful and extend the extra miles to even check for us luggage storage at the airport and at Queensbay ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
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
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" "3 - Okay 13.333333333333334%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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3/5 - Okay

Alan
17 Mar 2020

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
16 Mar 2020

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
2 Mar 2020

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
2 Mar 2020

Very easy and nice city

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
2 Feb 2020

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
28 Jan 2020

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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