What's Penang like?
Visitors really like Penang, especially its beaches, museums and restaurants. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Padang Kota Lama and Penang Hill. Check out other sights like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.
Where are the best places to stay in Penang?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Penang:
Rasa Motel, in George Town
Within easy reach of Ferringgi Beach- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Spa • Rooftop terrace
Jawi Peranakan Mansion, in George Town
Adults-only hotel within easy reach of KOMTAR- Free Wi-Fi • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
The Edison George Town, in George Town
Hotel with outdoor pool, near KOMTAR- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Le Dream Boutique Hotel, in George Town
City centre hotel within walking distance of KOMTAR- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Bar • 24-hour front desk
Muntri Mews, in George Town
City centre hotel, steps from Camera Museum- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • 24-hour front desk
What is there to see near Penang?:
- KOMTAR (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city centre)
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city centre)
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (0.6 mi/1 km from the city centre)
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion (0.9 mi/1.4 km from the city centre)
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal (0.9 mi/1.5 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Penang?:
- 1st Avenue Mall (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city centre)
- Penang Times Square (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city centre)
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San (0.4 mi/0.7 km from the city centre)
- Pulau Tikus Market (1.6 mi/2.6 km from the city centre)
- Gurney Drive (1.7 mi/2.8 km from the city centre)
Other popular Penang attractions
- Penang City Hall
- Padang Kota Lama
- Fort Cornwallis
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Gurney Plaza