Bukit Mertajam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Bukit Mertajam Hills and Mengkuang Dam during sunrise. Located at Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Mother and son on a bicycle. Public street art Name Children on a bicycle painted 3D on the wall that's two little Chinese girls riding bicycle in Georgetown

Where to stay in Bukit Mertajam

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Bandar Perda

Bandar Perda is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bukit Mertajam area, you might plan a trip to Sunway Carnival Mall or AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam.

Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG

Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1919 Menara Sentral, Jalan Juru Sentral Bukit Mertajam Penang
The price is ฿2,251 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
฿2,251
฿2,529 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bukit Kecil Hujung and Penang ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG
Citadines Prai Penang

Citadines Prai Penang

4 out of 5
G 01 MENARA SENTRAL Bukit Mertajam
The price is ฿2,423 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
฿2,423
฿2,723 total
6 Jun - 7 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bukit Kecil Hujung ...
9/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Citadines Prai Penang
Iconic Hotel Penang

Iconic Hotel Penang

4 out of 5
71 Jalan Icon City, Icon City Bukit Mertajam Penang
The price is ฿2,522 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
฿2,522
฿2,830 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Bukit Kecil Hujung and Penang Bridge ...
9/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"No further comments"

Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Iconic Hotel Penang
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Citadines Prai Penang

Citadines Prai Penang

4 out of 5
G 01 MENARA SENTRAL Bukit Mertajam
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bukit Kecil Hujung ...
9/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Citadines Prai Penang
MARC Co - Living

MARC Co - Living

2.5 out of 5
Jalan Song Ban Kheng Bukit Mertajam Penang
Stay at this apartment in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam and Mengkuang ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"all is good and my kids like it except the water heater not enough hot all good would like come again"

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

MARC Co - Living
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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"Clean and nice"

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

lyf Georgetown Penang
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Popular places to visit

A statue of st. anne in St Anne's Church, Bukit Mertajam, a famous Roman Catholic church located in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia.

St. Anne's Church

After visiting St. Anne's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bukit Mertajam. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

St. Anne's Church

AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam

During your trip to Bukit Mertajam, you can do some window-shopping at AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam

Mengkuang Dam

Explore the great outdoors at Mengkuang Dam, a lovely green space in Bukit Mertajam. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mengkuang Dam

Bukit​ Mertajam Hospital

If Bukit​ Mertajam Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bukit Mertajam.

Bukit​ Mertajam Hospital

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital

If KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bukit Mertajam.

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital

State Mosque

State Mosque is just one of the places to see in Kampung Petani, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

State Mosque

Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

฿436
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

฿74
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Georgetown Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Penang Island Tour

Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour

฿1,133
per adult
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

฿206
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
The Top Komtar Penang Observation Deck and Rainbow Skywalk Ticket

The Top Komtar Penang Observation Deck and Rainbow Skywalk Ticket

฿680
per adult
The Top Komtar Penang Observation Deck and Rainbow Skywalk Ticket
Penang Food Tour - Georgetown

Penang Food Tour - Georgetown

฿2,007
per adult
Penang Food Tour - Georgetown
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Cities near Bukit Mertajam

Aerial panaroma view town of Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. The Kulim District is a district and town in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is located on the southeast of Kedah, bordering Penang.

Kulim

An Evening view during sunset at the Floating Mosque,Penang Port, Seberang Perai, Malaysia.

Perai

Simpang Ampat

Simpang Ampat