Pulau Betung Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

4/5(73 reviews)

During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR which includes a skyscraper

KOMTAR

3.5/5(82 reviews)

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
Penang Hill

Penang Hill

4.5/5(74 reviews)

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
Queensbay Mall

Queensbay Mall

4/5(21 reviews)

During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Queensbay Mall
Ferringgi Beach

Ferringgi Beach

4/5(79 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
Kek Lok Si Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Kek Lok Si Temple

4/5(46 reviews)

The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Activities

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

AU$29
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

AU$142
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

AU$215
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

AU$14
per adult
The Top Penang Admission Ticket
Penang: Evening Walking Foods Tour

Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour

AU$113
per adult
Penang: Afternoon Walking Foods Tour
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Penang Habitat

AU$21
per adult
Penang Habitat
See all activities in George Town

Our pick of the best Pulau Betung Hotel Deals

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$115 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
I am a regular at Jen Penang
"Enjoyed the convenience of the central location."

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
4 out of 5
56 Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$101 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$101
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
"Nice and comfortable overlooking the sea."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
5 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$262 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"何回呼んでもランドリーサービスのスタッフが来なかったくらいはストレス無く過ごせた"

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is AU$93 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$93
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (678 reviews)
Five star hotel at a three star price!
"Wonderful hotel choice: five star service at a three star price. Loved the heartfelt greetings the hotel team would give us when we came back to the hotel after a day out. Pro tip: don't miss working with the amazing tailor on the ground floor - or the delicious Loh Bok from the Kheng Pin Cafe right ..."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Cititel Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$151 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"included Breakfast has lots of variety and is plentiful"

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
5 out of 5
11, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$174 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"If you stay here, you must book a sea view balcony room….the ocean view day and night is beautiful…since it’s on a public beach, you sometimes get firework show from the locals too. The bed is so comfortable and enough room to sleep three. We had minor problems with a clogged sink and a broken shampoo ..."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Pulau Betung

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Bayan Lepas

4/5(12 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
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Pagar Buluh

While Pagar Buluh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple.

Pagar Buluh
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Relau

While Relau may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.

Relau
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Bayan Baru

Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bayan Baru
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Sungai Dua

When in Sungai Dua, you can plan a visit to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sungai Dua
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Kampung Sungai Nibong

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

Kampung Sungai Nibong is well liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena.

Kampung Sungai Nibong

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