Downtown George Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Georgetown featuring central business district, boating and general coastal views
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town
Penang featuring rainforest, a waterfall and forests
Penang showing street scenes and a small town or village

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
Pinang Peranakan Mansion which includes interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(28 reviews)

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(20 reviews)

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of George Town when you stop by Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Fort Cornwallis which includes signage and heritage architecture as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(24 reviews)

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis

Activities

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

AU$207
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

AU$136
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Penang Hill

Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)

AU$235
per adult
Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

AU$147
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

AU$36
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

AU$139
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown George Town Hotel Deals

Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$192 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
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$141 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
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)
"Amazing stay, special thanks to the house keepers always tidy my bed . Guest service is excellent , location is good and close to mall and eatery ."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
4.5 out of 5
53 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$117 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Pitiful Gurney Drive
"Old hotel but was well maintained and managed. Staff were very attentive and pleasant. Was given an upgrade to beach facing. Unfortunately, the scenic Gurney beach we used to know is no longer and reclaimed for new developments; what a pity."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5 out of 5
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$297 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Grand hotel with great location and views.
"Colonial style hotel with very nice staff and views. Spacious clean rooms and large bathroom. Buffet breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices. Love the atmosphere and the location."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Cititel Penang
Cititel Penang
4 out of 5
66 Jalan Penang, George Town
The price is AU$77 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$77
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
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! (716 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Cititel Penang
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
139, Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$58 per night from 21 May to 22 May
AU$58
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"The staffs are so friendly and helpful , we leave our luggage there for few days with no charges. The hotel is very clean and so convinces, 10 min walk to a 1st Avenue Mall and Bus terminal. We will come back here for sure 👍"

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Le Dream Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town

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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Clan Jetty
Fort Cornwallis showing 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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Pulau Tikus

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
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Gelugor

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor
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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(36 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Tanjung Bungah Beach.

Tanjung Bungah

Downtown George Town Travel Guide

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