Downtown George Town Travel Guide
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Gurney Drive
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.
KOMTAR
Learn about the local history of George Town when you spend time at KOMTAR. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Penang City Hall
You can learn about the history of George Town with a stop at Penang City Hall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Penang State Museum
You can study the exhibits at Penang State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to George Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Ascott Gurney Penang
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Penang Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
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.
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.
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.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
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- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Gurney Plaza
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Penang Times Square
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Penang State Museum
- Fort Cornwallis
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Pasar Chowrasta
- Armenian Street
- Prangin Mall
- Hin Bus Depot Art Centre
- One-stop Midlands Park Centre
- Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
- Penang Islamic Museum
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