Downtown George Town Travel Guide
George Town
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Popular places to visit
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.
Gurney Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
KOMTAR
Learn about the local history of George Town when you spend time at KOMTAR. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
You can learn about the history of Little India with a stop at Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Fort Cornwallis
You can learn about the history of Little India with a visit to Fort Cornwallis. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Penang City Hall
You can learn about the history of Little India with a stop at Penang City Hall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The room was really nice and spotless. Staff were very kind. Loved the rooftop pool. Very central location
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
good!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Clean room very large and nice. Amazing breakfast and super friendly people
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Excellent staff, professional and helpful, newer property. Gorgeous sea view and Instagramable bath situation but our AC didn’t work well (24C for our whole stay though we dropped it to 16C as soon as we checked it). They tried but unable to fix it and were not offered a change of room…
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Clean and spacious room, very nice staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
The food at the restaurant was not up to standard for a 5 star hotel. I had multiple meals to see if the issue was the day part or the menu item. It was all poor which is unfortunate because the other aspects of the hotel were lovely like the pool and the rooms
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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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 Little India 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
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang Bridge West End.
