Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal Tours

With specialty restaurants, bars, entertainment and so much more, it's no surprise that people adore cruises. Watch the ships navigate in and out of Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal — or organize your own amazing voyage!

Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal is an ideal place to begin discovering Downtown George Town. This cruise liner port comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Save time for other attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang Hill, and Pinang Peranakan Mansion to get a complete picture of what's on offer in the area.

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Hompton by the Beach Penang

Hompton by the Beach Penang

4 out of 5
Tanjung Bungah
Price was $1,261, price is now $987 per person
$987
per person
Dec 1 - Dec 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Penang (PEN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (293 reviews)
There was a bus down the road from our hotel meaning that we could we could take the bus down to Georgetown. Nice swimming pool, beach front with scenic seating area, food court in front of hotel with other local restaurants in the vicinity, bus stops close by if you want to try the local service.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Loke Thye Kee Artiste Boutique Hotel

Loke Thye Kee Artiste Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
Downtown George Town
Price was $1,859, price is now $1,053 per person
$1,053
per person
Dec 1 - Dec 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Penang (PEN)
No reviews
Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas - A Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas - A Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,315, price is now $2,445 per person
$2,445
per person
Dec 1 - Dec 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Penang (PEN)
No reviews

Popular places to visit

A testament of Penang’s royal connection.

Queen Victoria Clock Tower

You can learn about the history of George Town with a visit to Queen Victoria Clock Tower. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

Queen Victoria Clock Tower
Fort Cornwallis featuring heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(21 reviews)

The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.

Fort Cornwallis
Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(14 reviews)

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Stone decorations of Khoo Kongsi headquarters in Georgetown, Penang #InStone

Yeoh Kongsi

After visiting Yeoh Kongsi, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in George Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Yeoh Kongsi
Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture

Penang State Museum

This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks.

Penang State Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The Prestige Hotel Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
25-A Farquhar Street, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
Cititel Penang
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

4 out of 5
14, Leith Street, George Town, George Town, Penang
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Quee Hotel

Quee Hotel

2 out of 5
32 Lbh Ah Quee, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Quee Hotel
Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
139, Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Penang
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
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