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 Avatar Secret Garden. Check out other sights like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.
Where are the best places to stay in Penang?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Penang:
Rasa Motel, in George Town
Within easy reach of Ferringgi Beach- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa • Rooftop terrace
Jawi Peranakan Mansion, in George Town
Adults-only hotel within easy reach of KOMTAR- Free WiFi • 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 WiFi • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Le Dream Boutique Hotel, in George Town
City-center hotel within walking distance of KOMTAR- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • 24-hour front desk
Muntri Mews, in George Town
City-center hotel, steps from Camera Museum- Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour front desk
What is there to see around Penang?
- KOMTAR (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
- Kapitan Keling Mosque (0.6 mi/1 km from the city center)
- Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (0.6 mi/1 km from the city center)
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion (0.9 mi/1.4 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Penang?
- 1st Avenue Mall (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
- Penang Times Square (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Penang State Museum (0.8 mi/1.3 km from the city center)
- Gurney Drive (1.7 mi/2.8 km from the city center)
- Gurney Plaza (2.1 mi/3.3 km from the city center)
Other Popular Penang Attractions
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Penang City Hall
- Padang Kota Lama
- Fort Cornwallis
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal