Penang Island

Travel Guide

Penang featuring rainforest, forest scenes and a waterfall
Penang showing a small town or village and street scenes
Penang which includes tropical scenes and street scenes
Georgetown featuring cbd, boating and a coastal town
Penang National Park featuring a park

Where to stay in Penang Island

Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
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Bayan Lepas

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Bayan Lepas
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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.

Bayan Baru
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Gelugor

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor
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Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

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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.

Pulau Tikus
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is S$174 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
S$174
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Always A Good Choice
"I've been coming here for over 30 years. The hotel is showing its age a bit but the location is great, the staff are excellent and the facilities are top quality."

Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is S$158 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
S$158
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"Convenient locations with shops nearby"

Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is S$112 per night from 1 May to 2 May
S$112
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great Stay
"Hotel staff were great especially the concierge and restaurant staff. Helpful and very knowledgeable. Staff spoke English very well my Malay is terrible. Room large and well appointed. Pool nice. I would stay here again. Close to the things I needed."

Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Granite Luxury Hotel
The Granite Luxury Hotel
3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine, George Town
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a good location with very pleasant employees.Only thing I would change is a heated pool"

Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are ...
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
lyf Georgetown Penang by The Ascott Limited
lyf Georgetown Penang by The Ascott Limited
4 out of 5
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
4 Nights Stay
"New property in excellent location ! Entire team was so friendly and we even had the chance to meet the Hotel's GM Mr Nixon Chin who took care of us so extremely well! We invited him to join us for a evening drink nearby the hotel with us and really superb nice gentleman !! Highly recommend anyone ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2025

lyf Georgetown Penang by The Ascott Limited
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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