Downtown George Town Travel Guide

George Town

A coastal cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, traditional buildings, and a marina with several boats.
A building with ornate balconies and large windows.
A variety of skewered foods displayed on shelves with price tags.
A temple with ornate architecture, including a dragon statue and a seated figure.
A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

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A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.

Gurney Drive

8.0/10 (1,315 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

฿434
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

฿74
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

฿443
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

฿479
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

฿212
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket

฿1,772
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

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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 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.

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.

Downtown George Town Travel Guide