George Town

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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

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Where to stay in George Town

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

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(279 area reviews)

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

4/5(26 area reviews)

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

3.5/5(26 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
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi George Town Penang
The price is AED 401 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 401
AED 486 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 February 2026

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is AED 242 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
AED 242
AED 300 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
The room was really nice and spotless. Staff were very kind. Loved the rooftop pool. Very central location

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
The price is AED 302 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
AED 302
AED 368 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was great. Complaints. Were poor layout of the room. 2 adults with 3 suitcases left us no room to put or suitcases out, no room to put clothes. No garb bars in shower, no non slip on shower floor made it very slippery with nothing to hold onto.

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (239 reviews)
The room was really nice and spotless. Staff were very kind. Loved the rooftop pool. Very central location

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
It’s a good but not great property. Clean with a nice lobby and access to lots of restaurants and shops. I would stay here again, but it’s not my first choice in George Town. My favorite thing about the hotel is that it was washing machines and dryers!

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

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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 ...
Marriott Executive Apartments, 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
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
26
3 - Okay 10%
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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.