Gelugor Travel Guide

George Town

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Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra

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
Penang Hill

Penang Hill

4.5/5(45 reviews)

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
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
Queensbay Mall

Queensbay Mall

4/5(21 reviews)

During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Queensbay Mall
Ferringgi Beach

Ferringgi Beach

4/5(36 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
Kek Lok Si Temple featuring heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Kek Lok Si Temple

4.5/5(36 reviews)

The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Top hotels in Gelugor

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.5 out of 5
239A Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,790 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹9,790
₹10,828 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Beautiful new hotel, great design, spacious rooms, large bed, fantastic buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Century Bay Private Residences
Century Bay Private Residences
4 out of 5
5, Lintang Pantai Jerjak, Sungai Nibong, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and ...
"Very good residential building. nothing around the properly except a small grocery shop. Great view and great amenities."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2024

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Century Bay Private Residences
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹5,297 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹5,297
₹6,505 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 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! (1,002 reviews)
"I like the location because it’s close everything"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 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
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! (469 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

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Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
5 out of 5
11, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹7,945 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
₹7,945
₹8,836 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
"If you stay here, you must book a sea view balcony room….the ocean view day and night is beautiful…since it’s on a public beach, you sometimes get firework show from the locals too. The bed is so comfortable and enough room to sleep three. We had minor problems with a clogged sink and a broken shampoo ..."

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025

Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹10,005 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹10,005
₹11,061 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"This was the second time we stayed at the Ascott within a month. We were in Penang for over three weeks to celebrate the Chinese New Year with our family in Penang. We decided to stay here again on the same trip. We like the amenities offered by Ascott such as the in-room washer and dryer, spacious ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Gelugor

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Sungai Dua

When in Sungai Dua, you can plan a visit to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sungai Dua
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Kampung Sungai Nibong

4/5(1 area review)

Kampung Sungai Nibong is well liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena.

Kampung Sungai Nibong
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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Bats' Cave Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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Relau

While Relau may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.

Relau
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Bayan Baru

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

Bayan Baru
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

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