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 Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site 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 The Prestige Hotel Penang and OZO George Town 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 Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site 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, 1st Avenue Mall and Pasar Chowrasta are also worth a stop.

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

A coastal cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, traditional buildings, and a marina with several boats.

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A spacious lobby with large windows, wicker furniture, and a bar area.

1. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Downtown George Town

seet hao

฿3,393 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline at sunset, a pool, and outdoor seating areas.

2. The Prestige Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Jeannie

฿4,638 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple windows.

3. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

Kian Fook

฿3,501 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern high-rise hotel with a distinctive curved top and multiple floors.

4. St.Giles Wembley Penang

Downtown George Town

Simon de

฿2,832 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

5. Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Caroline

฿2,159 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sky and a distant coastline.

6. Ascott Gurney Penang

Downtown George Town

Sheri

฿4,707 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop dining area with a variety of dishes, a table with chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

7. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

SOUZA PAUL FRANCIS

฿1,233 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A traditional building with a large entrance, a balcony, and a pond with lily pads in front.

8. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Downtown George Town

Kevin

฿5,860 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, overlooking a cityscape.

9. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

FUNG LAM

฿2,440 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern building with the sign "Victoria Garden Hotel" above the entrance.

10. Victoria Garden Hotel

Downtown George Town

Ian

฿2,248 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel interior with a central pool, multiple balconies, and a clear view of the sky.

11. The George Penang By The Crest Collection

Downtown George Town

Jason

฿4,530 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel rooftop with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

12. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Downtown George Town

Xiong

฿7,667 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A traditional building with multiple balconies and a courtyard.

13. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites

Downtown George Town

Lupeng

฿7,199 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, large windows, and a tiled floor.

14. Cititel Penang

Downtown George Town

Parthiban

฿2,013 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and water. It features a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a small table, and a bookshelf with decorative items.

15. Penang Marriott Hotel

Downtown George Town

Wei

฿6,922 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a facade with the year 1926.

16. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

Downtown George Town

Felicity

฿3,291 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop pool with a clear view of the city skyline, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

17. Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Downtown George Town

Phan

฿1,796 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

18. Muntri Grove

Downtown George Town

Gordon

฿2,326 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a round gold table, and potted plants.

19. Campbell House

Downtown George Town

Charles

฿4,228 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a city view.

20. Frame Hotel

Downtown George Town

M

฿1,425 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
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A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

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A historic clock tower with a dome and a sign reading "Bangunan Dewan Melayu Pulau Pinang."

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 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 Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach.

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A rocky shoreline with scattered rocks in the water and a distant island.

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

Tanjung Tokong

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Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

OZO George Town Penang

10/10 Excellent

"We had the double superior room which was perfect for a teenager and adults. The door between could be closed, if needed. Good location, good sized rooms. Check in was excellent, we were able to get in 3 hours early for a small additional cost. The rooftop pool was fantastic."

The Prestige Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is a nice upscale hotel right next to Georgetown and in particular quick access to a large number of Michelin rated restaurants. It is also very close to a variety of historic sites that you can easily walk to. It has a lovely roof top infinity pool overlooking the straight. The hotel rooms are all super clean and well appointed and modern. The staff was always very helpful and got to know us by name. It is also far enough from the more touristy party centres so that you feel like you are visiting and not touring. We walked to other hotel areas to see if they might be better but we concluded that when we return to Penang, we will stay at the Prestige again."

Eastern And Oriental Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Overall it was excellent stay, though the reception and the concierge were most of the time occupied, most of the time, 1 person at the reception, and 1 or none at the concierge, so it was not so convenient to sort out a few minor issues. Nice view from the balcony, good foods and service and pleasant pool and gym."

Citadines Connect Cecil Georgetown Penang

8/10 Good

"Good location but with limited parking spaces available. Very near to the Cecil street market. Room's hangers have to be changed, the plastic clip is not holding the hanger anymore! Tried the black coffee at lobby, it's complimentary but would be better to get local coffee from food market or nearby Altertaste cafe!"

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Our top choices for Downtown George Town hotels

1. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

2. The Prestige Hotel Penang

3. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

4. St.Giles Wembley Penang

5. Areca Hotel Penang

6. Ascott Gurney Penang

7. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

8. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

9. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

10. Victoria Garden Hotel

11. The George Penang By The Crest Collection

12. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

13. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites

14. Cititel Penang

15. Penang Marriott Hotel

16. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

17. Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

18. Muntri Grove

19. Campbell House

20. Frame Hotel

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Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

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