What's Downtown George Town Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown George Town, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's rich culture and selection of shops. With a trip to 1st Avenue Mall or Penang Times Square, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including KOMTAR and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown George Town?
We have 359 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top places to stay in Downtown George Town:
Jawi Peranakan Mansion
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Luxury hotel with spa, outdoor pool- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Attentive staff
Courtyard by Marriott Penang
Hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • 24-hour fitness center • Attentive staff
Campbell House
Boutique hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Attentive staff
G Hotel Gurney
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Steam room • Close to shopping
How to Get to Downtown George Town
Flying to:
- Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Downtown George Town
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown George Town
What to See in Downtown George Town
- KOMTAR
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
Things to Do in Downtown George Town
- 1st Avenue Mall
- Penang Times Square
- Pulau Tikus Market
- Gurney Drive
- Gurney Paragon
Other Popular Downtown George Town Attractions
- Penang City Hall
- Padang Kota Lama
- Fort Cornwallis
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Gurney Plaza