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 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

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

1. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Downtown George Town

Ganesh

฿3,158 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

2. St.Giles Wembley Penang

Downtown George Town

Simon de

฿2,795 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

3. The Prestige Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Oliver

฿4,578 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

4. Areca Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Steve

฿2,050 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

5. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Downtown George Town

Kevin

฿5,345 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

6. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Downtown George Town

Kian Fook

฿2,249 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A traditional building with multiple balconies and a courtyard.

7. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites

Downtown George Town

Lupeng

฿6,836 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

8. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

Downtown George Town

Wayland

฿2,255 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

9. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

Downtown George Town

Felicity

฿3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel entrance with a fountain and illuminated signage.

10. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

Downtown George Town

ANAND

฿6,218 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 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.

11. Penang Marriott Hotel

Downtown George Town

Farida

฿7,484 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with a skylight, multiple windows, and a view of the cityscape.

12. Cititel Penang

Downtown George Town

Jessica

฿2,139 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

13. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Downtown George Town

Xiong

฿9,930 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a dining area, and a view of the sunset.

14. G Hotel Gurney

Downtown George Town

Patricia

฿4,839 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a bar area, and hanging pendant lights.

15. Cititel Express Penang

Downtown George Town

Siew Ghee

฿1,420 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A rooftop infinity pool with clear water, sun loungers, and a view of a city skyline.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Downtown George Town

Colum

฿3,598 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

17. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Downtown George Town

QIANG

฿1,401 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A symmetrical building with a central entrance, flanked by trees and planters, and a clear sky above.

18. Soori Penang

Downtown George Town

฿31,562 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

19. Ascott Gurney Penang

Downtown George Town

Truong Giang

฿4,637 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

20. Muntri Grove

Downtown George Town

Sarah

฿2,978 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown George Town

Property	Property class	Guest rating
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 408 reviews	View
Seven Terraces Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 286 reviews	View
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Areca Hotel Penang	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 480 reviews	View

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Batu Ferringhi

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Tanjung Bungah

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Tanjung Tokong

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Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

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."