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.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
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.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Marvel at the 10,000 Buddhas carved into the giant pagoda or shop for souvenirs in the bustling market at Penang’s largest Buddhist temple.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Top hotels in Gelugor
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The service staff were very accommodating and the rooms were new and very clean.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Iconic Regency Service Residences - Managed by Iconic Hotel
It's all a 10!
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Super friendly and helpful staff.The hotel is lovely, needs a bit of updating perhaps but we really enjoyed our stay.The main hotel’s business are conferences of all sort so you might prepare yourself for that aspect of it but didn’t bother us apart from one occasion when the entertainment was trying ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
OZO George Town Penang
I spend 4 nights here. The hotel is Clean, comfortable and Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
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Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Spacious room, great location, good breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gelugor
Sungai Dua
When in Sungai Dua, you can plan a visit to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kampung Sungai Nibong
Kampung Sungai Nibong is well liked for its shopping. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena.
Taman Happy Valley
When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Bats' Cave Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Relau
While Relau may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Gelugor Travel Guide
- University of Science-Malaysia
- KOMTAR
- Penang Hill
- Gurney Plaza
- Queensbay Mall
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Sunway Carnival Mall
- Kek Lok Si Temple
- Teluk Bahang Beach
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang City Hall
- St. Anne's Church
- Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
- Penang National Park
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple
