George Town

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in George Town

Georgetown showing central business district, a high rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(279 area reviews)

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.

Downtown George Town
Tropical Spice Garden featuring a garden and signage

Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

Batu Ferringhi
Fort Cornwallis which includes 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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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 neighborhood.

Tanjung Tokong
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(26 area reviews)

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of George Town.

Tanjung Bungah
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Bayan Lepas

3.5/5(26 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Bayan Lepas
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
$86 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$96 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Bayview Beach Resort

Bayview Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach George Town Penang
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$71 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Bayview Beach Resort
Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

4 out of 5
2 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas George Town Penang
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$93 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
Clean room, excellent respectful staff, wonderful service, great selection of foods

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Amari SPICE Penang
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

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
The staff very helpful hotel with a great pool

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney George Town Penang
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
It is highly recommended property if you would like to be treated like a princess

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14 George Town Penang
Stay at this aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
I came with my elderly parents, and i really appreciate the hotel staffs' assistance. The hotel staffs were attentive, especially the girl named Collette. She is friendly, helpful and very passionate about this job. Even though she is not a front desk staff, yet she still provided assistance where ...

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

lyf Georgetown Penang
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.

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Reviews of George Town

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
102
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
125
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
26
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I would like to stay in the same hotel if the price is around the same .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Busy- road congested but it’s an island n to be expected.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great food for minimal cost Hawker stalls a must

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

modern and traditional, great highway system, friendly, beautiful scenery.

4/5 - Good

Shirley

Aside from walking, we took Grab as our primary transportation. There is always food to eat at any hour of the day. Locals are friendly and some Grab drivers would give you suggestions on where to go or not worth going.

5/5 - Excellent

Travel-Fan

Beautiful, small city with lots of atmosphere.

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