What's Downtown George Town Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Downtown George Town, especially its shops and historical sites. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's rich culture and selection of restaurants. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Gurney Drive and Penang Times Square. KOMTAR and Penang City Hall are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown George Town?

We have 381 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top places to stay in Downtown George Town:

Coffee Atelier

3-star hotel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Central location

Savv Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

Jawi Peranakan Mansion

City-center hotel with outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Le Dream Boutique Hotel

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Close to shopping

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to Get to Downtown George Town

Downtown George Town is located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the heart of George Town.

Flying to:

• • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Downtown George Town

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown George Town

What to See in Downtown George Town

• • KOMTAR
• • Penang City Hall
• • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
• • Kapitan Keling Mosque
• • Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Things to Do in Downtown George Town

• • Gurney Drive
• • Penang Times Square
• • Gurney Plaza
• • Prangin Mall
• • Pulau Tikus Market

Other Popular Downtown George Town Attractions

• • Padang Kota Lama
• • Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
• • Fort Cornwallis
• • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
• • Pasar Chowrasta

When Is the Best Time to Visit George Town?

• • Hottest months: February, March, April, May (average 82°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, November, December (average 80°F)
• • Rainiest months: April, May, October, November (average 9 inches of rainfall)