George Town

Travel Guide

George Town featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
George Town featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
George Town which includes landscape views and a city
George Town which includes heritage elements
George Town which includes heritage elements

Where to stay in George Town

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

Downtown George Town

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and Prangin 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
View of fishing village in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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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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
Floating Mosque of Tanjung Bungah, Penang island, Malaysia

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.

Tanjung Bungah
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Bayan Lepas

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
The price is ₩126,969 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
₩126,969
₩154,540 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & 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)
Staff were friendly and very helpful and accommodating. Room was clean and location is very convenient. Keep up the good work, Hotel Jen, Penang

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

4 out of 5
2 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas George Town Penang
The price is ₩129,509 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
₩129,509
₩144,586 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & 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! (276 reviews)
Checked in was very smooth, "Yaya" from the checked in counter was very helpful and she even call the room to check is everything ok. Breakfast spread was superb. The only setback was the pillow for my 4 nights stay, to soft, maybe hotel can invest for a better pillow, a bit firm should be nice.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Amari SPICE Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah George Town Penang
The price is ₩253,939 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
₩253,939
₩278,970 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Exceptional hotel and services . Just beautiful

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
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! (227 reviews)
Everything spotless

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

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! (13 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! (30 reviews)
The room was nice and clean, they clean them daily. The staff were incredibly helpful with recommendations. They were also very helpful when my wife injured herself paying great care.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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
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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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