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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR which includes a skyscraper

KOMTAR

4/5(49 reviews)

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

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

Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects

Kapitan Keling Mosque

4/5(10 reviews)

This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Fort Cornwallis showing heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(13 reviews)

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis

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 ₹6,290 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
₹6,290
₹7,670 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
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! (1,008 reviews)
"It's every central and walkable to most of the tourist attraction."

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2024

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is ₹3,261 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
₹3,261
₹4,207 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (652 reviews)
Comfortable and good location
"Really comfortable hotel. It’s big on eco friendly. We had a view of the sea which was really nice. The location is also great. It’s close to the market, restaurants and old part of Georgetown (and pubs if you are keen to venture out at night) so everything is close by. The Trishaw station is right ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Cititel Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹18,637 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
₹18,637
₹22,878 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
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)
"Very luxurious experience."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
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! (324 reviews)
"The property had a colonial feel to it. Located a street away from the main road, which was an advantage as quiet. The room (Loft) we booked was comfortable and spacious. The staff at Breakfast were kind and polite. The location was central and walking distance to the main attractions. Also easy ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

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Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is ₹8,006 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
₹8,006
₹8,894 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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! (134 reviews)
Amazing beds for a good night sleep
"Amazing beds and pillows, great rest and sleep. Location requires vehicle but 5 to 10 mins away from the malls.Walking to the malls is winding easier to grab a car. Reeption and lobby looks normal but the rooms are amazing huge and clean."

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
St.Giles Wembley Penang
St.Giles Wembley Penang
4 out of 5
183, Jalan Magazine, George Town
The price is ₹5,198 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
₹5,198
₹5,941 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (859 reviews)
"Modern well equipped and excellent staff"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

St.Giles Wembley 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 Kapitan Keling Mosque.

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 Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza.

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 Penang Avatar Secret Garden.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town Travel Guide