George Town
Where to stay in George Town
Downtown George Town
4.5/5Wonderful!(279 area reviews)
Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Penang Times Square and KOMTAR.
Tanjung Bungah
4/5Very Good!(26 area reviews)
Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Penang Avatar Secret Garden and Tanjung Bungah Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.
Bayan Lepas
3.5/5Good!(26 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Historic George Town
If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis are top sights worth seeing.
Bayan Baru
While Bayan Baru isn't home to many top sights, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gelugor
4/5Very Good!(6 area reviews)
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at TESCO or Penang Bridge West End.
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Popular places to visit in George Town
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Marvel at the 10,000 Buddhas carved into the giant pagoda or shop for souvenirs in the bustling market at Penang’s largest Buddhist temple.
Penang City Hall
One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Fort Cornwallis
The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.
Things to do
Traditional English Afternoon Tea at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Private Penang Hill & Temple Tour
3.5Hours All-In-One Penang Heritage Bicycle and Trishaw Tour
Private Georgetown Heritage Tour
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