Downtown George Town Travel Guide

Name: Cititel Penang
Price range: £46
Rating: 8.6

George Town

A coastal cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, traditional buildings, and a marina with several boats.

A building with ornate balconies and large windows.

A variety of skewered foods displayed on shelves with price tags.

A temple with ornate architecture, including a dragon statue and a seated figure.

A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

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A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.

Gurney Drive

8.0/10 (1,315 reviews)

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.

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Things to do

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

£10

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

£2

per traveller

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

£24

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

£11

per adult

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket

£40

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

£10

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Downtown George Town

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Magazine Road George Town Penang

£72

28 Aug - 29 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

191. Jalan Magazine George Town

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£55

4 Aug - 5 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)

"Very helpful and friendly front desk staff. Clean and spacious room."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

The Prestige Hotel Penang

8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town

£102

17 Aug - 18 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (638 reviews)

"Prestige Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our trip. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional. The manager even came outside to personally welcome us and thank us for choosing to stay there, which made us feel truly valued. The staff went above and beyond to ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang

33, New Lane, (off Macalister Road) George Town Penang

£50

28 Aug - 29 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

"The room was clean but I find the racks in the bathroom is far too high especially for Chinese elderly who are less then 5.5ft tall. Very good cooling air-conditional even in the big lobby. I like the shower area. Big enough and has a structure to sit although the floor is very slippery. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Ascott Gurney Penang

18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town George Town Penang

£106

16 Aug - 17 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)

"Great location, room is super nice and clean, great view to Gurney Bay. Staff are helpful. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Cititel Penang

66 Jalan Penang George Town

£46

28 Aug - 29 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)

"We didn’t have breakfast because there were so many eateries in the vicinity of the hotel so I can’t comment on breakfast. The staff were lovely, the room was extremely clean, cool and comfortable and we would definitely return to this hotel again. Excellent location too."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

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Where to stay in Downtown George Town

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A beach at sunset with people, boats, and a kite.

Batu Ferringhi

Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

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A traditional ornate temple with a red roof and golden decorations.

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.

A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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.

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A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

Tanjung Bungah

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach.