George Town
Travel Guide
Visit George Town
Where to stay in George Town
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.
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.
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.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Bayview Beach Resort
Room wss great
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Amari SPICE Penang
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 1 January 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Room was clean, and well equiped.
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The staff very helpful hotel with a great pool
Reviewed on 19 December 2025
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
It is highly recommended property if you would like to be treated like a princess
Reviewed on 12 November 2025
lyf Georgetown Penang
I came with my elderly parents, and i really appreciate the hotel staffs' assistance. The hotel staffs were attentive, especially the girl named Collette. She is friendly, helpful and very passionate about this job. Even though she is not a front desk staff, yet she still provided assistance where ...
Reviewed on 17 December 2025
Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Penang Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Penang Hill, a lovely green space in Mukim 16 Ayer Hitam. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
KOMTAR
Learn about the local history of George Town with a stop at KOMTAR. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Kek Lok Si Temple is just one of the places to see in George Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
- Gurney Drive
- Gurney Plaza
- Penang Hill
- Queensbay Mall
- KOMTAR
- Ferringgi Beach
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- ESCAPE Adventureplay
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Batu Ferringhi Beach
- Padang Kota Lama
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Straits Quay Mall
- University of Science-Malaysia
- Penang City Hall
- Penang National Park
- Batu Feringghi Night Market
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Penang Adventist Hospital
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Island Hospital
- Hospital Lam Wah Ee
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San
- Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
- RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru
- Gurney Paragon
