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

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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is 3.119.256 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.119.256 ₫
3.449.254 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"Our room had a great view, was spacious and incredibly clean. The filtered water tap was a nice touch and the pool and gym facilities were immaculate."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is 1.918.590 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
1.918.590 ₫
2.344.393 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The Granite Luxury Hotel
3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
The price is 1.721.904 ₫ per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
1.721.904 ₫
2.106.117 ₫ total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great location for walking around Georgetown. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only slight negative was rooftop bar. No wine by glass available and could only buy spirit s by the bottle ? Very strange. Overall, very nice hotel and would return."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
4 out of 5
218D JALAN MACALISTER, George Town
The price is 2.599.380 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
2.599.380 ₫
2.887.787 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (154 reviews)
Bitthday stay
"The staffs is friendly and helpful to make this stay a special one for my wife. Even a little effort make the day brighter for us. They decorated the room with little touch which make us very happy. Thanks to Chai Chai and Asheq Sento. Location with lot of choices of food nearby."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Macalister Terraces Hotel
Macalister Terraces Hotel
2.5 out of 5
71, Lorong Macalister, George Town, Penang
The price is 2.910.380 ₫ per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
2.910.380 ₫
3.217.478 ₫ total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"Basic amenities provided. Room and bed comfy."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Macalister Terraces 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! (381 reviews)
Centrally located. Can be noisy. Helpful staff.
"Pros: Centrally located in the city. Walking distant ( literally across the street) to many famous food stalls. Polite and helpful staff. Fairly painless check in and quick checkout. Free wi fi. Free afternoon tea between 3 and 5pm daily. Steps away from the city free bus stop. You can take this ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Areca Hotel 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 Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

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

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor


Downtown George Town Travel Guide

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