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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

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The place is nice and staffs are helpful. Love it. Recommended place to stay"
Singapore
seet hao
The price is ฿2,785
฿3,393 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
A rooftop dining area with a variety of dishes, a table with chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

2. Le Dream Boutique Hotel

Le Dream Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"I like the central location..very convinient. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Third time there."
Singapore
SOUZA PAUL FRANCIS
The price is ฿1,031
฿1,233 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Le Dream Boutique Hotel
A modern high-rise hotel with a distinctive curved top and multiple floors.

3. St.Giles Wembley Penang

St.Giles Wembley Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice rooftop bar, loads for breakfast and friendly staff."
Canada
Simon de
The price is ฿2,523
฿2,832 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
St.Giles Wembley Penang
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple windows.

4. Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, clean and big room. Friendly staff"
Singapore
Kian Fook
The price is ฿2,884
฿3,501 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
A rooftop terrace with a view of a city skyline at sunset, a pool, and outdoor seating areas.

5. The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang
5.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (659 reviews)
"Great location and very clean. However, there was some construction next to the hotel, and occasionally there was an unpleasant sewage smell."
Australia
Jeannie
The price is ฿4,196
฿4,638 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Prestige Hotel Penang
A hallway with a tiled floor, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

6. Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (486 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, awesome location🙏😊❤️"
Singapore
Caroline
The price is ฿1,908
฿2,159 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Areca Hotel Penang
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a clear blue sky and a distant coastline.

7. Ascott Gurney Penang

Ascott Gurney Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (295 reviews)
"Amazing stay!!"
United States
Sheri
The price is ฿4,260
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Ascott Gurney Penang
A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, overlooking a cityscape.

8. The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (294 reviews)
"Highly recommend to stay"
Hong Kong SAR China
FUNG LAM
The price is ฿1,986
฿2,442 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
A modern building with the sign "Victoria Garden Hotel" above the entrance.

9. Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (232 reviews)
"Great location and easy access to the old town. Staff very helpful and arranged our trishaw’s for us. Brilliant day out learning the history"
Australia
Ian
The price is ฿1,975
฿2,248 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Victoria Garden Hotel
A traditional building with a large entrance, a balcony, and a pond with lily pads in front.

10. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (533 reviews)
"The mansion and staff were fantastic - thank you!"
Canada
Kevin
The price is ฿4,876
฿5,860 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
A restaurant interior with wooden furniture, a bar area, and hanging pendant lights.

11. Cititel Express Penang

Cititel Express Penang
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (390 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Malaysia
Siew Ghee
The price is ฿1,196
฿1,390 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Cititel Express Penang
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the city skyline, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

12. Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON

Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON
3.5 star property
Downtown George Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (976 reviews)
"Good location to stay"
Singapore
Phan
The price is ฿1,780
฿1,796 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel NEO+ Penang by ASTON
An indoor swimming pool with a skylight, large windows, and a tiled floor.

13. Cititel Penang

Cititel Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (859 reviews)
"The best hotel to stay in order to have great time in Penang Island"
Malaysia
Parthiban
The price is ฿1,616
฿2,013 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cititel Penang
A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

14. Muntri Grove

Muntri Grove
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"Great hotel. Central to excellent eatery. Lovely hosts. Great pool"
Australia
Gordon
The price is ฿1,966
฿2,222 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Muntri Grove
A hotel rooftop with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

15. Eastern And Oriental Hotel

Eastern And Oriental Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice Breakfast & Room"
Australia
Xiong
The price is ฿6,407
฿7,667 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of buildings.

16. Veno Hotel

Veno Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"Great room, excellent location for walking. "
United Kingdom
Nova
The price is ฿1,093
฿1,197 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Veno Hotel
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a facade with the year 1926.

17. 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection

1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection
4.5 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)
"We had a great stay. All of the staff were lovely and the room was clean and inviting. The buffet breakfast was quaint and had enough options to keep you content. The team were very helpful and always had a smile."
Australia
Felicity
The price is ฿2,949
฿3,291 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
1926 Heritage Hotel Penang By The Unlimited Collection
A modern indoor pool area with a brick wall, a lounge chair, and a pool with a checkered pattern.

18. lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and the staff are very helpful "
United States
Elgie
The price is ฿2,281
฿2,594 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
lyf Georgetown Penang
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

19. Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown George Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, staff is friendly"
United States
Sandy
The price is ฿882
฿1,051 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
A traditional building with multiple balconies and a courtyard.

20. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites
4.0 star property
Downtown George Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Amazing room and service. Breakfast is delicious and huge serve."
Australia
Lupeng
The price is ฿6,567
฿7,199 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown George Town

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A traditional building with multiple balconies and a courtyard.
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Qing Suites
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
16 reviews
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An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a round gold table, and potted plants.
Campbell House
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
410 reviews
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A white colonial-style building with multiple windows and doors, featuring a traditional architectural design.
88 Armenian
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
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A corridor with wooden railings, red doors, and a tiled floor leading to a central area with large plants.
Seven Terraces Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
289 reviews
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A hotel entrance with a fountain and illuminated signage.
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
74 reviews
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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

Find the best Downtown George Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown George Town
Learn more about Downtown George Town
A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

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.

A historic clock tower with a dome and a sign reading "Bangunan Dewan Melayu Pulau Pinang."
Photo by Karen Fil Reyna
Open Photo by Karen Fil Reyna

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top Downtown George Town Hotel Reviews

The Prestige Hotel Penang

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."
Christian 7-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
The Prestige Hotel Penang

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 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.