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)

฿4,591
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

฿3,015
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

฿788
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
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Airalo eSIM: Your Ultimate Malaysia Data Package

฿200
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Airalo eSIM: Your Ultimate Malaysia Data Package
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Discover Panoramic Views at The Top Penang E-Ticket

฿307
per adult
Discover Panoramic Views at The Top Penang E-Ticket
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

฿805
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is ฿2,604 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿2,604
฿3,173 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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! (1,004 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
Vouk Hotel Suites
Vouk Hotel Suites
4 out of 5
57-G-3 Mansion One, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Georgetown, George Town
The price is ฿1,246 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
฿1,246
฿1,445 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (470 reviews)
"Please note: the area around the property is safe at night. However it is a commercial area, so no tourist sights, no history, nothing to see, nothing to do, limited public transportation. You can eat out like in other parts of Penang, so no worries that you'll be forced to take all meals in the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2024

Vouk Hotel Suites
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is ฿3,943 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿3,943
฿4,358 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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! (163 reviews)
"The shower water could not be adjusted to warm/cold water, so we called the frontdesk and maintenance team helped us solved the issue in 15 mins."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is ฿6,288 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿6,288
฿7,520 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
"It is a beautiful property"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
4.5 out of 5
53 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
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The price is ฿3,064 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
฿3,064
฿3,409 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Very clean. Bed is very comfy and clean."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
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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 Miami Beach.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town Travel Guide