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A modern indoor pool area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A wall with large numbers '20' made of a textured material, possibly moss, and a water dispenser to the left.

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

1.2 km from The Light City

Munavar

฿2,162

฿2,359 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern chair by a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A modern dining area with a glass table set for four, a hanging pendant light, and a blue sofa in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with two plush toys, and a chair by the window.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, a bottle of wine, and a vase with flowers.

2. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

2.7 km from The Light City

yoke chun

฿1,794

฿2,035 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings with balconies.

A signpost with directions to various building blocks and amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and cafeteria.

A room with a ping pong table, several chairs, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

3. International House

1.1 km from The Light City

Joe

฿743

฿975 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a view of the Eiffel Tower.

A marble staircase in a hotel lobby with framed artwork on the walls.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A showroom for Lee Luxury Home Enterprise with a display of room layouts including double, triple, and quadruple rooms.

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

Gelugor, 2.9 km from The Light City

Abdul Latheef

฿993

฿1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a large window with a city view, and a painting of a beach scene.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

5. Urban Suites

2.1 km from The Light City

Chin Meng

฿1,907

฿2,004 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and shelves with packaged goods.

A lobby with a wooden bench, a potted plant, a tiled floor, and a reception desk.

An elevator, a mirror, and a console table in a hallway.

6. AG Hotel Penang

Gelugor, 1.4 km from The Light City

Tayseer

฿1,243

฿1,564 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern living space with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled deck and indoor plants.

A balcony with artificial grass, a round black wicker sofa, and a glass railing overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.

A modern bedroom with a bed, grey bedding, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

7. Urban Suite Penang

2 km from The Light City

Narendra Nandkishore

฿1,696

฿1,929 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A clear swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a wooden structure.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a large window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern cafe with wooden tables, metal chairs, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

8. Century Bay Private Residences

Gelugor, 3.1 km from The Light City

FIONA

฿1,229

฿1,556 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a city view, large windows, a flat-screen TV, and a sofa.

A modern living room with a dining area, a large window with a city view, and a unique woven light fixture.

A modern living room with a large window, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool overlooking a cityscape and greenery.

9. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

2.1 km from The Light City

฿1,730

฿1,869 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A corridor with tiled flooring, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, potted plants, and a 'Welcome' sign at the entrance.

A building with a sign reading "Anggerik Villa."

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk with a mirror, and a coffee maker.

10. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

Gelugor, 0.9 km from The Light City

Nor Azila Binti Abdul

฿1,150

฿1,454 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with white bedding, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, air conditioning units, and visible windows.

A minimalist room with a wooden bed, a round rug, a wooden bench, a table with pink candles, and several potted plants.

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

3.1 km from The Light City

julaihi

฿479

฿615 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A tray with a thermos, salt and pepper shakers, and a packet of snacks on a wooden surface near a window.

A multi-story building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a green awning.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the street.

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

2.4 km from The Light City

฿978

฿1,154 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A long swimming pool with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the distance.

A gym with exercise equipment, a staircase, and large windows offering a city view.

A dining area with a table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A modern living room with a large window, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a cabinet.

13. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

2.1 km from The Light City

฿2,263

฿3,087 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a city view.

A modern building with a glass facade and a geometric design.

A large outdoor chessboard with chess pieces on a rooftop overlooking a cityscape and water.

14. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

2.2 km from The Light City

฿1,762

฿1,919 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern lobby with vertical wooden slats, a marble floor, and glass doors leading to a seating area.

A rooftop pool with a view of a body of water and surrounding buildings.

A modern building with a glass facade and multiple balconies.

A modern living room with a large window, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and two chairs.

15. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

2 km from The Light City

฿1,788

฿2,599 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A long swimming pool with a view of a cityscape and a body of water in the distance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a view of the city.

A modern building with a sign for "URBAN SUITES" and a staircase with a metal railing.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a TV on a wooden stand, and a view of the city through large windows.

16. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

2 km from The Light City

฿3,764

฿4,741 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern building with a unique curved design, surrounded by lush green trees.

A modern building with a curved swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table, and a large window with a view of a balcony and buildings.

A modern living room with a dark sofa, a potted plant, and a large window offering a city view.

17. ArteS Suite Penang

Gelugor, 3 km from The Light City

฿1,542

฿1,763 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two bedside lamps.

A balcony with a view of a body of water and a bridge.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a television, and a ceiling fan.

18. QuayWest

Gelugor, 3.1 km from The Light City

฿2,223

฿2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

19. SK Budget Hotel

3.1 km from The Light City

฿383

฿469 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A living room with a television, a sofa, a red bean bag, a cactus, and a patterned floor.

A multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a gated entrance.

A kitchen shelf with a rice cooker, coffee maker, microwave, and utensils.

A long dining table with a patterned runner, clear chairs, and a vase with flowers.

20. SD Homestay 81 Play Together, Fun Forever

Gelugor, 2.3 km from The Light City

฿2,868

฿3,863 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Light City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre	8.6 Excellent 18 reviews	View
Penang Straits Garden Georgetown	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
International House	8.0 Very good 103 reviews	View
Lee Luxury Home USM Penang	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
Urban Suites	7.0 Good 7 reviews	View

Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

10/10 Excellent

"The place is nice and staffs are helpful. Love it. Recommended place to stay"

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Great Staff"

Urban Suite Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly apartments and great facilities."

Shō Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay for 3 nights.. good amenities and clean."

International House

8/10 Good

"yes"

Urban Suites

8/10 Good

"easy access to pool and they had vending machines selling various things. i was happy there was one machine selling feminine products which i needed it at a very last minute. place is quiet and peaceful. room needs more mirror so when getting ready easy for us to look at ourself. long mirrors or big mirror in the room itself will be helpful "

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

"nice "

U Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel for stopover in Penang."

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang during your stay in Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Lotus's E-Gate

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lotus's E-Gate during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Penang Bridge West End

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Mukim 13 Paya Terubong when you take a trip to Penang Bridge West End. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Catch an event at Penang Youth and Sports Complex during your trip to Kampung Batu Uban. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Holy Spirit Cathedral

Holy Spirit Cathedral is just one of the places to see in George Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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P Ramlee Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at P Ramlee Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to George Town. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Penang State Mosque

After visiting Penang State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in George Town. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Light City?

The Light City is located in Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Light City?

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Light City. Other good options close by include International House and AG Hotel Penang.

How many hotels will I find close to The Light City?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Light City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Light City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near The Light City.

What can I see and do near The Light City?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum and Malaya Bicycle Museum. Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kek Lok Si Temple and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around The Light City. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Penang Hill and Penang Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for The Light City hotels

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

2. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

3. International House

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

5. Urban Suites

6. AG Hotel Penang

7. Urban Suite Penang

8. Century Bay Private Residences

9. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

10. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

13. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

14. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

15. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

16. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

17. ArteS Suite Penang

18. QuayWest

19. SK Budget Hotel

20. SD Homestay 81 Play Together, Fun Forever

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Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

Urban Suite Penang

Shō Hotel Penang

International House

Urban Suites

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

U Hotel Penang

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

Lotus's E-Gate

Penang Bridge West End

Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Holy Spirit Cathedral

P Ramlee Gallery

Penang State Mosque

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