Tanjung Pinang Travel Guide
George Town
Visit Tanjung Pinang
Popular places to visit
Straits Quay Mall
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Straits Quay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Gurney Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Tanjung Pinang
Jazz Hotel Penang
Staff courteous, but check in rather slowl. Room dimensions good A little abstemious in provision of drink sachets. Towels could be replaced as showing its age
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Profolio Straits Quay
The descrfiption mentioned there is hot tub. that is the only reason why i booked this room - for my son. But when i c hecked in, there was no hot tub. When i checed with the agent, she said it's not her problem. previously there was a hot tub, and then they removed it which was obviously a lie. ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Great spot to stay, rooms are spacious and kept clean
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Staff are friendly. Amenities are adequate. Location of the hotel is good with restaurants and shops nearby. However, bed linen and towels seem "yellowish" which leaves a bad impression.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Location dry good and staff very polite and extremely helpful
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tanjung Pinang
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.
Pulau Tikus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.
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.
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from The Top at Komatar to KOMTAR – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Little India area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Armenian Street.
