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 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 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

seet hao

฿3,381 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

2. St.Giles Wembley Penang

Downtown George Town

Simon de

฿2,822 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

3. Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Caroline

฿2,152 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

4. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Downtown George Town

Xiong

฿8,571 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

5. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Wayland

฿2,352 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

6. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Downtown George Town

Kevin

฿5,527 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

7. Kingston Hotel 19 - Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

฿88,252 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

8. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

SOUZA PAUL FRANCIS

฿1,221 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

9. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

Kian Fook

฿2,527 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

10. Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Downtown George Town

Colum

฿4,602 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

11. Ascott Gurney Penang

Downtown George Town

Sheri

฿4,691 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

12. Cititel Penang

Downtown George Town

Parthiban

฿2,006 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

13. OZO George Town Penang

Downtown George Town

Jannah

฿2,214 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

14. The Prestige Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Jeannie

฿4,622 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

15. Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Downtown George Town

Wilson

฿1,957 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

16. Campbell House

Downtown George Town

Charles

฿4,243 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds

17. Muntri Grove

Downtown George Town

Gordon

฿2,164 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

18. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

Downtown George Town

Evelyn

฿6,278 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

19. Cititel Express Penang

Downtown George Town

Siew Ghee

฿1,395 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

20. Nam Keng Hotel

Downtown George Town

Nadia

฿2,853 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
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
Seven Terraces Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 289 reviews	View
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 74 reviews	View
Penang Marriott Hotel	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 157 reviews	View

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A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

Batu Ferringhi

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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

The Prestige Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"This was amazing hotel. Amazing service as you pull up to the hotel, everything was seamless and you get a welcome drink. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was designed beautifully. Breakfast at the hotel was good, they even come by with samples of different local delicacies. Leaving the hotel. There is someone outside check for your ride while you sit inside."

Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL

8/10 Good

"Very well located and the staff were extremely kind and helpful. I had enjoyed the live music with a great band. But the mattress was terribly firm. Gave me back pains in the morning. We had buffet dinner on a Friday night and the food was sub standard. The smoked salmon did not look very fresh. The chendol was terrible and the fried chicken was over done. The next night we had rib eye and it was overdone even though we had asked for medium rare. The bathroom needs to be upgraded to a walk in bathroom. But it is still good value for the price."

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!"

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel rooms are big. Although it's not in the latest decorations, the room and bathroom are clean and functional, bed was comfortable with clean linen, meets our needs. The location is excellent. The New Land hawker stalls are literally on the doorstep, we were able to take away the food and enjoy them in the comfort of the airconed hotel room. Many attractions in Georgetown are within walking distance. We will stay at Sunway if we visit Penang again."

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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. Areca Hotel Penang

4. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

5. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

6. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

7. Kingston Hotel 19 - Georgetown Penang

8. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

9. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

10. Courtyard by Marriott Penang

11. Ascott Gurney Penang

12. Cititel Penang

13. OZO George Town Penang

14. The Prestige Hotel Penang

15. Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

16. Campbell House

17. Muntri Grove

18. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

19. Cititel Express Penang

20. Nam Keng Hotel

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Tanjung Tokong

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

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