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


Top hotels in Downtown George Town

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 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good experience and friendly staff !"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is 1.875.498 ₫ per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
1.875.498 ₫
2.294.360 ₫ total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room Friendly staffs."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is 2.500.664 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
2.500.664 ₫
2.781.989 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (170 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and accommodating. Rooms were great too, had the interconnecting rooms."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.063.579 ₫ per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
4.063.579 ₫
4.469.937 ₫ total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"What can i say at about this hotel, its stunning. We went in May and stayed for 3 nights. We throughly enjoyed our stay from the hotel room to the the gorgeous bathroom to staff to the food, it was simply divine. We were looked after from the moment we arrived. We travelled with our som and had two ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Penang Marriott Hotel

Penang Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town
The price is 3.438.413 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
3.438.413 ₫
3.794.758 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (89 reviews)
"did not see the SPA, The breakfast is great, but the dinner does not meet my expectations, compared to the breakfast."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Penang Marriott Hotel
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is 1.275.932 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.275.932 ₫
1.586.872 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (757 reviews)
"well located and conveniently for walking to shopping areas a d coffee shops"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Cititel Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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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Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Tanjung Tokong
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Gelugor

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang or The Light City.

Gelugor


Downtown George Town Travel Guide

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