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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Tien Terrace

Tien Terrace

3 out of 5
Downtown George Town
Price was $741, price is now $253 per person
$253
per person
Jan 17 - Jan 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN)
7.8/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
Downtown George Town
Price was $1,998, price is now $649 per person
$649
per person
Jan 17 - Jan 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (402 reviews)
The rooms were large with a separate office / luggage area. Classic building in great condition. Staff was excellent. And easy to get to a variety of locations in the city. Definitely would stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Hompton by the Beach Penang

Hompton by the Beach Penang

4 out of 5
Tanjung Tokong
Price was $790, price is now $286 per person
$286
per person
Jan 17 - Jan 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (303 reviews)
The room was lovely, extremely comfortable bed and pillows, regular room service with cleaning, my only frustration was nobody on the desk spoke decent English, so the communication was difficult, also you couldn’t order a coffee until 11am which I thought was ridiculous as when I was heading out earlier of a morning it would have been nice to grab a take away coffee, and also they only have full cream milk, which I can’t have, so many people require either soy, almond or skim milk.. also when I enquired at the desk about accessing Netflix and YouTube for my tv in my room, I was advised you only have access link if you have a android mobile, and I have an I phone as alot of people do, I found this rather disappointing.. the area location on the beach was absolutely beautiful..

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Popular places to visit

A testament of Penang’s royal connection.

Queen Victoria Clock Tower

You can learn about the history of Little India 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

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

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

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 Little India. 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

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
25-A Farquhar Street George Town Penang
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
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
Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe George Town
Areca Hotel Penang
Loop On Leith Hotel Penang

Loop On Leith Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
29 Leith Street George Town Penang
Loop On Leith Hotel Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar George Town Penang
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
The George Penang By The Crest Collection

The George Penang By The Crest Collection

4 out of 5
138 Jalan Penang George Town
The George Penang By The Crest Collection
Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang

4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld George Town Penang
Royale Chulan Penang
Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang

4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang George Town
Cititel Penang
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