Penang Island
Travel Guide





Visit Penang Island
Where to stay in Penang Island

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.

Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Queensbay Mall and Pantai Teluk Bayu are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at Penang Bridge West End or THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang.

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Gorgeous hotel and beautiful room for a very good price. Prob the best hotel on our Malaysian travels. Amazing rooftop swimming pool (with crazy see through bottom) and rooftop bar with stunning views. Downside was no breakfast available at hotel but they offered a free morning bus service into town ...
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

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
Great location, clean rooms, well-maintained premises. Most importantly, observant and proactive staff. From front desk to security staff, everyone we met was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

lyf Georgetown Penang
Excellent stay, clean rooms and guest areas, friendly and helpful staff. Everything you could want in a stay. Ice machine and filtered water on tap! great laundry, the machines have detergent dispensers built in so you don’t have to bring your own.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
The room very clean
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown
nice
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
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- Gurney Drive
- KOMTAR
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Plaza
- Queensbay Mall
- Ferringgi Beach
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- Penang City Hall
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- University of Science-Malaysia
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Fort Cornwallis
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Penang State Museum
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- Penang National Park
- Tropical Spice Garden
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San











