George Town
Travel Guide
Visit George Town
Where to stay in George Town
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.
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.
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.
Historic George Town
If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis are top sights worth seeing.
Tanjung Bungah
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.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Queensbay Mall and Pantai Teluk Bayu are top sights worth seeing.
Ascott Gurney Penang
Spacious rooms, excellent location and functionality.. Nothing spectacular, but everything avaliable and walking distance for everything. Grab to everywhere is less than 10 minutes. Highly recommended if you want to be in Georgetown
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Very comfortable room. Staff were helpful. We would have liked more help from the restaurant when it came to my wife's need for gluten free food. We tried to have dinner there one night and were offered only one choice which would have been a very basic meal. For breakfast my wife was informed by ...
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Large rooms excellent staff good AC poor fridge
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
lyf Georgetown Penang
Clean and nice
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
The room very clean
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Penang Straits Garden Georgetown
nice
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
KOMTAR
Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.
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 Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
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