Tanjung Pinang Travel Guide
George Town
Visit Tanjung Pinang
Popular places to visit
Straits Quay Mall
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.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Gurney Drive
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.
Gurney Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
KOMTAR
Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Tanjung Pinang
Jazz Hotel Penang
Staff courteous, but check in rather slowl. Room dimensions good A little abstemious in provision of drink sachets. Towels could be replaced as showing its age
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Amazing from Beginning to end , staff & service amazing definitely will stay again 👍👍
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Modern high-rise hotel at the south edge of Old Town. Right next door to several shopping malls and to Noordin Street. Very convenient to Thaipussam celebrations many of which take place right in front of the building. Armenian Street is about 15 minute walk. Beautiful views of Georgetown from club-level ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Amari SPICE Penang
Checked in was very smooth, "Yaya" from the checked in counter was very helpful and she even call the room to check is everything ok. Breakfast spread was superb. The only setback was the pillow for my 4 nights stay, to soft, maybe hotel can invest for a better pillow, a bit firm should be nice.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang
All is very good. Tip top hotel
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Beautiful room and hotel staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tanjung Pinang
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.
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.
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.
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to Prangin Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Little India area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
