Downtown George Town Travel Guide

George Town

Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang showing a cascade, rainforest and forests
Penang showing a small town or village and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

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
KOMTAR which includes a skyscraper

KOMTAR

4/5(49 reviews)

Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

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
Fort Cornwallis showing heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(13 reviews)

The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.

Fort Cornwallis

Things to do

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

฿4,648
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Penang Full Day Tour

Penang Full Day Tour

฿6,084
per adult
Penang Full Day Tour
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

฿3,052
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

Airalo eSIM: Your Ultimate Malaysia Data Package

฿201
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Airalo eSIM: Your Ultimate Malaysia Data Package
Armenian Street Penang

Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

฿3,538
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Penang: Island Half Day Private Tour

Penang: Half-Day Private Tour in Penang Island

฿4,258
per traveller
Penang: Half-Day Private Tour in Penang Island
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is ฿3,638 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿3,638
฿4,028 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (170 reviews)
"Convenient locations with shops nearby"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Ascott Gurney 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 ฿2,350 per night from 2 May to 3 May
฿2,350
฿2,871 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great Stay
"Hotel staff were great especially the concierge and restaurant staff. Helpful and very knowledgeable. Staff spoke English very well my Malay is terrible. Room large and well appointed. Pool nice. I would stay here again. Close to the things I needed."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Areca Hotel Penang
Areca Hotel Penang
3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful common area. Good choices and very generous breakfast. Afternoon tea was a nice bonus."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

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Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
3.5 out of 5
33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road), Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is ฿1,826 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿1,826
฿2,246 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is ฿5,825 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿5,825
฿6,972 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and a beautiful view"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Penang Marriott Hotel
Penang Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,328 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
฿5,328
฿5,853 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Penang Marriott was everything we hoped for - great people, great room (with a fab shower), great location, lovely pool and plenty of dining options. The hotel definitely lives up to every one of its 5 stars…we loved it!"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

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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 Tanjung Bungah Beach.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town Travel Guide