Tanjung Pinang Travel Guide

George Town

A busy street market with food stalls, including a fried oyster stall.
A marina with several boats docked, including a white boat named 'Atlantis' with a blue canopy.
A marina with several yachts docked.
A calm sea with several boats anchored near the shore under a cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Tanjung Pinang attractions

Straits Quay Mall

7.6/10 (25 reviews)
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Straits Quay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

£2
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

£5
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

£11
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

£24
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Tropical Spice Garden Experience

Malaysia: Penang Tropical Spice Garden Guided Tours Tickets

£5
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Tropical Spice Garden Guided Tours Tickets
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Top hotels in Tanjung Pinang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi George Town Penang
The price is £91 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£91
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff and wonderful amenities."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town
The price is £99 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
£99
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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 ...
The Prestige Hotel 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 £76 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
£76
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable, handy location next door to a shopping mall and walking distance to Old Town. Breakfast was varied and generous."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Olive Tree Hotel

Olive Tree Hotel

4 out of 5
76, Jalan Mahsuri George Town Penang
The price is £56 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£56
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill ...
Olive Tree Hotel
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
The price is £56 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£56
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (303 reviews)
"Clean, spacious room with friendly staff."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

5 out of 5
Jalan Batu Feringgi George Town Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £145 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£145
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The most beautiful gardens I’ve ever seen."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
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Where to stay in Tanjung Pinang

Find the best Tanjung Pinang areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

Downtown George Town

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

A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

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.

A historic clock tower with a dome and a sign reading "Bangunan Dewan Melayu Pulau Pinang."
Photo by Karen Fil Reyna
Open Photo by Karen Fil Reyna

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 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.

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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