Why go
- Capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang.
History
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country. The city proper spans an area of 306 km2 (118 sq mi) encompassing Penang Island and surrounding islets, and had a population of 794,313 as of 2020.
Where to stay
PARKROYAL Penang Resort Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · panpacific.com
18, Jalan Pasar, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · deviewhotel.com
Sunshine Residence Suites @ Sunshine Central, Jln Thean Tek, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · sunshineresidence.top
2, Lorong Maktab, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · kelawai.ghotel.com.my
228, Jln Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · macalistermansion.com
16, Green Drive, Taman Gelugur, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · doublelvilla.com
168A, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia · ghotel.com.my
Level 09, Menara VOS, 28, Jalan Tunku Kudin, Bukit Dumbar, 11700 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia · shohotel.com.my
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringghi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · hotel.hardrock.com
52A, Peel Ave, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang, Malaysia · scottservicesuites.com.my
57-G-1, Mansion One, Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · mansiononesuites.com
349, Jalan Jelutong, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · malaysiahotels.net
505, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · all.accor.com
605-D, Jln Balik Pulau, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11400 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · goodluckinn.top
3A, Tingkat Bukit Dumbar, 11600 Pulau Pinang, George Town, 11600 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · stallions.com.my
17M, Medan Batu Lanchang, Taman Sri Damai, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · sunstonehotel.top
110A, Jln Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim, Kampung Batu Lanchang, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
18, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia · discoverasr.com
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · discoverasr.com
97, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · marriott.com
Vouk Hotel Suites, Jln Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia · voukhotelpenang.com
412-1-1, Jalan Bukit Dumbar, Bukit Dumbar, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · qanova.com.my
135A, Jln Paya Terubung, Paya Terubong, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Seameo Recsam, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11700 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Fast Food · Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides. Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Lot… · kfc.com.my
Chinese, Dessert, Tea, Asian, Ice Cream, Restaurant · In today’s fast-paced life, Tang Xia offers a moment of pause with a bowl of dessert soup — slow-cooked… · facebook.com
Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Arabic, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 110-1A & 1B Jalan Batu Ferringgi, Batu Ferringhi,… · lebanonrestaurant.com.my
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · coffeebean.com.my
Asian, Coffee Shop, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 77 Jalan Rangoon, George Town, 10400 · yuehong.com.my
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, halal · 4B, 4C & 4D Jalan Sungai Dua, Sungai Dua, 11700 · mcdonalds.com.my
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:30 · sushi-king.com
Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:30, 16:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 17A Medan Batu Lanchang, Jelutong, 11600 · facebook.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · dominos.com.my
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · LG-K6 Jalan Todak 2, Perai, 13700 · mixuemalaysia.com
Malaysian, Restaurant · Malaysian restaurant · papparich.com.my
Chinese Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-17:00, Su 07:30-13:00 · Lorong Ceri 6, Butterworth, 12300 · 7villagenoodlehouse.com
Thai, Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 18:00-25:00 · Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, Georgetown, 10200 · facebook.com
Modern Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 14:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 68 Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 · gencommunaltable.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · No. 72-1-17 Jalan Mahsuri, 11950 · dandy.com.my
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 · 11 Jalan Sungai Ujong, 10100 · facebook.com
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, halal, step-free access, air… · halab.my
Economy Nyonya Delicacies, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-11:00 12:00-15:30 · 125-D Desa Tanjung, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong, Penang, 10470 · facebook.com
Sri Lankan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 119 Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 · facebook.com
Yakitori, Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-26:00 · 5B Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 · facebook.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · No 10-C-23 Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 · n2umalaysia.com
Regional, Malaysian, Sandwich, Chicken, Indian, Fish, Salad, Burger, Seafood, Asian, Juice, Dessert, Afternoon Tea, English, Western, Restaurant · Opening… · eohotels.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-22:30 · 83 Lebuh Muntri · m.facebook.com
Tea, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-18:00 · 7 Lorong Kuching, 10350 · qinguantea.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 125 Jalan Timah, George Town, 10150 · restaurant-aujardin.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: air conditioning · 20A&B Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 · saigonbowl.my
Western Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 36 Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10200 · facebook.com
Taiwanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 11:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning ·… · littlehousekochabi.com
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa-Su 09:00-21:30; PH closed · Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10200 · twofrenchiesrestaurant.com
Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2-G-2 Lebuh Pekaka 1, Gelugor, 11700 · facebook.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-02:00 · 30 Jalan Nagor, George Town, 10050 · linktr.ee
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Su-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 12:00-01:00 Features: halal, air conditioning
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth, 12300
Hainanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:45,17:00-20:00; Su closed · 11 Lorong Bagan Luar 3, Butterworth, 12000
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:30 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 12:00-22:00 · 168;170 Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 · deens-maju-nasi-kandar.goto-where.com
Noodle, Penang, Fruit Rojak, Fruit Juice, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday , 9:15AM to 5:30PM · 4 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100 · tradisistreetcorner.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-We 09:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options, air conditioning · 164 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 · foodartstore.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 Features: vegan options · 72-1-29 Jalan Mahsuri, 11950 · facebook.com
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:30 · 28 Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong 2, 11600 · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-00:00; Tu-Su 08:00-14:30, 16:00-00:00 · Persiaran Gurney
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 65 Lorong Love, George Town, 10200
Noodles, Ramen, Diner, Local, Regional, Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:30-14:30 · 58 Jalan Rangoon, George Town, 10400
Chinese Cuisine, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:30
Buffet, Dim Sum, International Cuisine, Seafood, Chinese, Asian, Sushi, Malaysian, Dessert, Salad, Restaurant · Features: halal, reservation required · 10… · eohotels.com
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Airports
Penang International Airport (PEN) 12 km to the centre
Penang, 07, MY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 17 airlines (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly, Malindo Air…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Hong Kong, Kota Bahru… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 17 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, 734, 737-800, A319, A320) · 10 routes: Banda Aceh*, Bangkok*, Ko Samui*, Kota Bahru*, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur*, Kuantan*, Langkawi*, Phuket*, Singapore*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 7 routes: Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Langkawi, Miri, Singapore
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 7 routes: Banda Aceh, Ko Samui, Kota Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan, Langkawi, Phuket
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72, 737-900) · 4 routes: Kota Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi
- Indonesia AirAsia QZ (A320) · 2 routes: Jakarta, Surabaya
- American Airlines AA (737) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Dragonair KA (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Express Airways UO (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Jetstar Asia Airways 3K (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- SilkAir MI (A319, A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A319, A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (734) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.8 km from the centre · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
Monkey Beach
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Aman Island
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Batu Kawan
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Penang Ferry (Butterworth to George Town)
Ferry route · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
Penang Ferry (George Town to Butterworth)
Ferry route · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
National Park Boat Service
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Georgetown, Malaysia — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, 4.6 km); routes include Penang Ferry (Butterworth to George Town), Penang Ferry (George Town to Butterworth), National Park Boat Service.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Georgetown, Malaysia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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