Downtown George Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
KOMTAR
Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.
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.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.
Penang City Hall
One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Padang Kota Lama
Padang Kota Lama is just one of the places to see in Little India, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.
Things to do
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
George Town, Penang: Malay Countryside Cycling
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
Ascott Gurney Penang
Spacious rooms, excellent location and functionality.. Nothing spectacular, but everything avaliable and walking distance for everything. Grab to everywhere is less than 10 minutes. Highly recommended if you want to be in Georgetown
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Very comfortable room. Staff were helpful. We would have liked more help from the restaurant when it came to my wife's need for gluten free food. We tried to have dinner there one night and were offered only one choice which would have been a very basic meal. For breakfast my wife was informed by ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Gorgeous hotel and beautiful room for a very good price. Prob the best hotel on our Malaysian travels. Amazing rooftop swimming pool (with crazy see through bottom) and rooftop bar with stunning views. Downside was no breakfast available at hotel but they offered a free morning bus service into town ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
The pool wasn’t open, otherwise it’s a beautiful hotel right in the centre of the old town.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
There are two wings that are separate hotels with the same name . You may want to choose the old one. No changing room in the other one. However nice swimming pool and restaurant on the 6th floor and professional staff
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL PARTNER HOTEL
The properly is old and carpet, towels needs to be replaced. WiFi connections below at par and constantly dropped off
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown George Town
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 Pinang Peranakan Mansion or 1st Avenue Mall.
Historic George Town
If you're spending some time in Historic George Town, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis are top sights worth seeing.
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 Drive.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at Penang Bridge West End or THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang.
