3/5 - Okay
Alan
Found George Town itself disappointing. Street art seen better days.
George Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit George Town
Where to stay in George Town
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.
Batu Ferringhi
Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.
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.
Tanjung Bungah
4/5(17 area reviews)
A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Tanjung Bungah Beach.
Bayan Lepas
4/5(9 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall 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.
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.025.077 ₫ per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
3.025.077 ₫
3.650.676 ₫ total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel on the beach with excellent location, great staff and services, great food, very nicely maintained garden. The downside that we noticed it was the smelling drain system in the bathroom, and the not so aesthetic local surroundings of the hotel ."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is 2.438.836 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
2.438.836 ₫
2.958.912 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and their food was great. Overall a great experience but the hotel has seen its better days and needs some update."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is 1.871.182 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
1.871.182 ₫
2.289.080 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Granite Luxury Hotel
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
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! (202 reviews)
"Loved the welcoming drink and 'freezing' cold towel to cool us down at the reception when we checked in. Room was very spacious and clean. Also appreciate the complimentary teas and coffee. We only drink coffees in the morning and we stayed 3 nights but there were only 2 pods so we had to ask for ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
lyf Georgetown Penang
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
"New and Good to stay in the town"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"The hotel was new, service was good, it was a 5 star stay. There is currently a small construction site next to the hotel at the moment, a little noisy when swimming, other than this I would recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
KOMTAR
4/5(49 reviews)
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.
Penang Hill
4.5/5(45 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Penang Hill, a lovely green space in Kampung Rambutan. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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 George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
4.5/5(36 reviews)
Kek Lok Si Temple is just one of the places to see in Kampung Cantik, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Reviews of George Town
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Interesting mix of old colonial and modern. Lots of nice restaurants and coffee & cake shops
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Several good museums. A good mixture of old and new. Good for eating out, local food courts,hawkers stalls and restaurants. Enjoyed Chinese New Year and Thiapusam festival.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Very easy and nice city
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Dirty drains; line clear Nasi kandar food handling Requires improvement to meet food hygiene standards. Polluted air, Sea and beach. noisy.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Love the historical town, the street arts, food hawker stalls - plenty of choices to eat, everything was walkable distance. Love the history of the green and blue mansion. The blue mansion was so gorgeous! Liked Little India and Chinatown.
- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Plaza
- Queensbay Mall
- Ferringgi Beach
- ESCAPE Adventureplay
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- University of Science-Malaysia
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Penang National Park
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Penang International Sports Arena
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Penang State Museum
- Fort Cornwallis
- Pulau Tikus Market
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
