Location: Downtown George Town, 2.8 mi from The Light City
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 13 reviews)
Price: £82, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for The Light City hotels
Review: Clean room with comfortable bed, aircon was great. Staff helpful and good choice at breakfast. Special mention to Riza in the spa, wonderful massage and facial, by Karen
Location: Downtown George Town, 3.1 mi from The Light City
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
Price: £77, includes taxes & fees, 1 Dec - 2 Dec, for Our top choices for The Light City hotels
Review: Room was clean and comfortable, handy location next door to a shopping mall and walking distance to Old Town. Breakfast was varied and generous., by Victoria
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Address: 68 Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, Penang, 10300, MY
Location: Downtown George Town
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 983 reviews)
Price: £41, includes taxes & fees, 20 Nov - 21 Nov, for Hotels recommended for families near The Light City
Other attractions near The Light City
THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang during your stay in Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lotus's E-Gate during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Learn about the local history of Mukim 13 Paya Terubong when you take a trip to Penang Bridge West End. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Catch an event at Penang Youth and Sports Complex during your trip to Kampung Batu Uban. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Holy Spirit Cathedral is just one of the places to see in George Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
You can browse the exhibits at P Ramlee Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to George Town. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
After visiting Penang State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in George Town. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Address: 239A Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town, 11900, MY
Location: Bayan Lepas
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (46 reviews)
Review: Everything was clean throighoit the whole hotel. Premium quality finish on Premier room. Pool/bar area was a nice place to chill with a good city view. Gym was good, could just do with with a few more weight machines in my opinion. All staff very friendly 😃, by Andy, 2 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: We stayed here for 2 wonderful nights. The hotel features in the World Boutique Hotel Awards Collection 2015 and rightly so. With 11 beautiful bedrooms, library, roof terrace, stylish traditional design and friendly staff who make every effort made to accommodate customers exacting requirements this as good as it gets. Just don't expect an olympic sized swimming pool, gymnasium and conference facilities., by Anonymous traveller, 19 December 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Wonderful hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff. A very good buffet breakfast selection, with a la carte options, freshly squeezed orange juice and cappuccino. A nice small pool with sunbeds. Rooms very clean and comfortable. An excellent stay!, by Gordon, 1 July 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: This hotel is so very beautiful and unique, expressing love for a vibrant bygone age that was the Peranakan Chinese in the late 19C and early 20C in the highly decorated southern Chinese furniture, objets and gilded carpentry in the hotel's overall decor, as well as the use of Victorian floor tiles which was favoured for both their beauty and practicality. Standards are some of the highest anywhere, in stylish and unique decor, cleanliness (pristine), friendliness and helpfulness of the staff..., by Louise, 6 March 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: There are many boutique hotels out there these days, some much better than others, but the Edison George Town has to be up there as one of the best I have stayed in. Smack in the heart of colonial George Town is this wonderfully renovated hotel, brought back to life by the new owners. The restoration of the hotel has been extremely well done and attention to detail impeccable throughout. Our bedroom was well furnished and comfortable, the bathroom, spacious with fine smelling gels and shampoos..., by Raymond, 23 February 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: A beautiful, new hotel with wonderfully helpful staff. Rahul at breakfast and the rest of his team were especially nice. Offering takeaway items without us having to ask which was a nice touch. Location was really good but we loved Penang as a whole anyway. Message wasn't the best but can't fault anything else with the hotel. Nice poolside too, would definitely return., by Asim, 1 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Staff were always friendly, welcoming and extremely helpful. Everything is brand new and lovely. Rooms are elegant and spacious with an excellent shower. Great location for walking to Little India, Little China, the heritage area, jetties, street art, and many eateries of all kinds. Beautiful rooftop infinity pool with towels and shower., by Anonymous traveller, 21 September 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Areca Hotel was delightful, full of character, so much nicer than the high rise hotels we have been staying in so far on this trip. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, not only with a welcome drink, but an invitation to afternoon tea each afternoon of our stay. The room was small, but adequate and freshened every day inclcluding clean towels etc., by Michelle, 30 April 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Nearly a 2 week stay at Ascott Gurney. A lovely hotel with great facilities. Rooms were spacious and clean.. Lovely downstairs bar / reception area. Swimming pool area was great.. separate covered pool area for children to use..gym well equipped and with good air con. Location of the hotel is really good. You can walk into George Town if you want (approx 40 minutes) or take a taxi which won't cost a lot. Opposite the hotel is a recently completed park / walking area, very pleasant. Shopping..., by Nicholas Yin Hua, 6 August 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Its a wonderful building with very pleasant staff. Limited food options, but many local places to eat. Rooms are lovely, with lots of space. Road noise can be an issue, but wasnt for me., by David, 9 March 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: The hotel is a tranquil oasis in busy George Town. The building is elegant and the interior of the hotel is tastefully styled. Overall it was very comfortable for our 5 night stay. Best of all is the team of staff who attended us through our stay. They are very friendly, helpful and attentive. I highly recommend this hotel., by Kay, 13 January 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: The hotel is located in the city center. You can totally walk from one place to another within minutes. You can also find lots of food stalls with reasonable pricing around the city., by Tawatchai, 26 November 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent
Review: Great customer service provided by staff. Rooms well ventilated. Staff were very understanding when we had our pre-wedding shoot on their premises, by Anonymous traveller, 11 January 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent
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What can I see and do near The Light City?
You'll want to browse the collections at Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum and Pinaon Time Tunnel. Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kek Lok Si Temple and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around The Light City. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Penang Hill and Penang Botanical Gardens.
