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 442 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 Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum and Malaya Bicycle Museum 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.

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

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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

1. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Downtown George Town

Ganesh

฿3,213 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. St.Giles Wembley Penang

Downtown George Town

Simon de

฿2,844 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

3. The Prestige Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Jeannie

฿4,658 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, lifeguards on site

4. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Wayland

฿2,395 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

5. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

Downtown George Town

ANAND

฿6,326 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

6. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

QIANG

฿1,423 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

7. Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Steve

฿2,171 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

8. Penang Marriott Hotel

Downtown George Town

Farida

฿7,400 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

9. Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Downtown George Town

Colum

฿3,750 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

10. The George Penang By The Crest Collection

Downtown George Town

Jason

฿4,549 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

11. Cititel Express Penang

Downtown George Town

Siew Ghee

฿1,526 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

12. Cititel Penang

Downtown George Town

Boon Seng

฿1,829 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

13. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Downtown George Town

Xiong

฿8,605 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

14. G Hotel Gurney

Downtown George Town

Patricia

฿4,886 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

15. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

Kian Fook

฿2,288 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

16. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Downtown George Town

Kevin

฿4,863 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

17. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

Downtown George Town

Felicity

฿3,785 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

18. Campbell House

Downtown George Town

Charles

฿3,727 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

19. OZO George Town Penang

Downtown George Town

Kylie

฿2,213 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

20. Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

Downtown George Town

Zhongkui

฿2,269 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Campbell House	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 409 reviews	View
Codrington House - Boutique Apartments	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 31 reviews	View
88 Armenian	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View

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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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Tanjung Bungah

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach.

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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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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

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"very good location."

1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

8/10 Good

"The heritage hotel is newly renovated, so as you’re welcomed you’ll see the space has been really nicely done and feels modern whilst also keeping the heritage of the original space. It’s in a pretty good location, with local street food around the corner and a short Grab to the centre of Penang. The rooms were clean and had all the amenities you should need, with room turnaround also available. They also offer laundry service (but much cheaper to get done in the centre). Generally we really liked this hotel as it was clean, comforting room but we found one thing strange - they asked us to remove our wet clothes and towels from the balcony area. They offered a solution to bring a rack up, but it never turned up so we had to let our clothes dry on the balcony floor. This was ultimately fine - I just felt this was very style over substance and why did it really matter we were drying our stuff? It also felt like we were being watched as when I went outside, a staff member was looking up to our balcony. I personally found this strange but I guess it’s their hotel policy. Overall though, this was a nice hotel and also offered decent drinks and food at a cost."

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was well located within the centre of Penang with a good selection of restaurants and cafés all within walking distance. The staff both at reception and also cleaning were excellent in particular a staff member who took care of my room who goes by the name of Harun was a lovely chap who could not do enough for us. We felt very welcomed throughout our day and would recommend the granite hotel to future visitors of Penang."

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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. The Prestige Hotel Penang

4. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

5. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

6. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

7. Areca Hotel Penang

8. Penang Marriott Hotel

9. Courtyard by Marriott Penang

10. The George Penang By The Crest Collection

11. Cititel Express Penang

12. Cititel Penang

13. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

14. G Hotel Gurney

15. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

16. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

17. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

18. Campbell House

19. OZO George Town 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 Bungah

Tanjung Tokong

Bayan Lepas

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

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