Downtown George Town
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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.
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.
KOMTAR
Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Fort Cornwallis
Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown George Town
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The room was really nice and spotless. Staff were very kind. Loved the rooftop pool. Very central location
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Yes.
Reviewed on 26 Feb, 2026
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Clean room very large and nice. Amazing breakfast and super friendly people
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Clean and spacious room, very nice staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
The food at the restaurant was not up to standard for a 5 star hotel. I had multiple meals to see if the issue was the day part or the menu item. It was all poor which is unfortunate because the other aspects of the hotel were lovely like the pool and the rooms
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Excellent staff, professional and helpful, newer property. Gorgeous sea view and Instagramable bath situation but our AC didn’t work well (24C for our whole stay though we dropped it to 16C as soon as we checked it). They tried but unable to fix it and were not offered a change of room…
Reviewed on 10 Feb, 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 Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
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.
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 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 Youth and Sports Complex or Penang Bridge West End.
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