Penang Island

Travel Guide
Penang showing rainforest, forests and a waterfall
Penang featuring a small town or village and street scenes
Penang showing street scenes and tropical scenes
Georgetown featuring city views, a coastal town and a skyscraper
Penang National Park which includes 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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Kampung Sungai Nibong

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Kampung Sungai Nibong
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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 Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza.

Pulau Tikus
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is HK$569 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
HK$569
HK$694 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
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! (1,007 reviews)
"It's every central and walkable to most of the tourist attraction."

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2024

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
5 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is HK$1,260 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$1,260
HK$1,509 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"何回呼んでもランドリーサービスのスタッフが来なかったくらいはストレス無く過ごせた"

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang
The price is HK$603 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
HK$603
HK$734 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Compared to previous visits there is tangible improvement especially with the personnel and the breakfast offered"

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
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! (165 reviews)
"Accomodation was very spacious, wonderful staff."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

The Granite Luxury Hotel
The Landmark by Katana
The Landmark by Katana
3.5 out of 5
The Landmark by Katana, A-7-1, 100A, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR ...
7.6/10 Good! (113 reviews)
"A nice apartment, comfortable bed, great air conditioning. It could use a little decoration and we were without hot water on several occasions but over all there was good street food markets in both directions and a couple of grocery stores nearby for snacks…not a kitchen for cooking meals in. Bus ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

The Landmark by Katana
Family Suite Sunrise Gurney Penang
Family Suite Sunrise Gurney Penang
3 out of 5
68 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Stay at this 3-star apartment in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
"Excellent sea view and easy access to the park, eateries and shopping within walking distance. Comfortable stay with good and complete amenities in the unit including washing machine."

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024

Family Suite Sunrise Gurney Penang
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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