The Best Hotels in Downtown George Town, George Town - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Campbell House	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 408 reviews	View
Codrington House - Boutique Apartments	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 31 reviews	View
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 67 reviews	View
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

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A beach at sunset with people, boats, and a kite.

Batu Ferringhi

Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

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A traditional ornate temple with a red roof and golden decorations.

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.

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A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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 neighbourhood.

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A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

Tanjung Bungah

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.

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A plate of food with various dishes including a roasted meat, rice balls, and vegetables.

Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

Penang Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall, we had a good stay at Penang Marriott Hotel, and I would rate the experience four stars. Our arrival experience, however, was not particularly impressive. There was no welcome amenity or special recognition, and we were initially informed that our Expedia Platinum status was not recognized by the hotel. After speaking with one of the managers, the situation was handled more professionally, and we were kindly given access to the M Club, which we appreciated and found to be a fair and acceptable solution. We are thankful to the manager for taking the time to listen and assist us. There were also a few service-related issues during the stay. On our first night, the room phone rang at around 10:00 PM, which disturbed our sleep and was quite inconvenient at that hour. In addition, staff knocked on our door every afternoon to check whether we needed anything. While we understand that this was intended as a thoughtful service gesture, having it happen every day became somewhat intrusive and occasionally disturbed our privacy and relaxation. Aside from these points, the hotel itself was comfortable and the M Club access certainly improved our overall experience. With a more polished arrival process and a little more attention to guest privacy and quiet hours, the stay could easily have been a five-star experience."

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

8/10 Good

"Room was large and clean. AC was cool and quiet. Front desk staff was very helpful and pleasant. Gym was however a little dated and free weights were all too heavy (10kg+). Not enough of 5-10kg weight sets. The bathtub was without an anti slip mat, potential safety issue for older guests. Shampoo and shower gel came in small 3 ml tubes, hardly enough for two guests in a single shower. With the outside humidity and high tropical temperatures, I needed 2 or more showers daily. Overall a pleasant stay, albeit a much better experience if those issues are handled."

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"This iconic hotel is well located and within walking distance to restaurants and tourist spots and where we stayed at the Victory Annex - fantastic sea views from the suites. Of course the super hot weather would probably deter most people from walking any where and a grab ride costs just a few bucks in your choice of car. The suites are big, ours faced the sea and we had a balcony which made for catching the first light a pleasure when we woke up each morning. The ceilings of the rooms were spectacularly high and the bathroom was almost too big. Really liked the "his and hers" sinks separated by a walk way (so i could clutter mine and hubby could keep his minimalist :D). The breakfast at Sarkies - lots of variety, our favourites were the individually fried plates of char kway teow and the roti canai with your choice of fillings. I would stay again just for the breakfast. Then why 4 stars - for some reason, we could get the AC the temperature we wanted - it was either too cold or not cold enough. Prob our user error. The bath - when we ran the water, it wasn't clear...? The shower was great though. Would i stay again - maybe - we might try the heritage wing to compare. But definitely give it a go - the hotel runs really good deals and includes breakfast and that already makes all the difference."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown George Town?

Downtown George Town is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown George Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown George Town?

Based on our traveller data, JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown George Town. This hotel is steps from KOMTAR, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang and The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang.

How many hotels are there in Downtown George Town?

If you're searching for places to stay in George Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 440 Downtown George Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown George Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown George Town.

What is there to do around this George Town neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Penang State Museum, Pinaon Time Tunnel and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre highlight George Town's cultural scene. KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown George Town include The Top at Komatar, Kidland Penang and Prangin Mall. When you're sightseeing in George Town, Pasar Chowrasta and Penang Jewish Cemetery are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

1. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

2. St.Giles Wembley Penang

3. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

4. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

5. Courtyard by Marriott Penang

6. Areca Hotel Penang

7. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

8. Ascott Gurney Penang

9. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

10. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

11. Campbell House

12. Cititel Penang

13. The Prestige Hotel Penang

14. Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

15. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

16. Penang Marriott Hotel

17. Cititel Express Penang

18. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

19. Soori Penang

20. Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

Batu Ferringhi

Historic George Town

Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Bungah

Bayan Lepas

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

Penang Marriott Hotel

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