WHERE TO STAY IN PENANG

Penang is also affectionately regarded as Malaysia ‘s food capital, where hawker fare purchased in street stalls is just as tasty as any city’s finest gourmet experience. There are plenty of accommodation options on this island that cater to any budget and choice, because of its popularity among tourists worldwide. We’ve compiled a fast guide to Penang ‘s uniquely-named famous districts to help you decide on the best place to stay.

BUDGET

Budget travellers also go to get cheap lodging, and the state has a multitude of choices for lodging to fit any budget.

1. Hotel Sentral Georgetown @ City Centre
Location: Tanjung Mali, 07000 Pantai Cenang, Malaysia
Price per night from RM85

Just a 10-minute walk from Komtar and 1st Avenue Shopping Center, Hotel Sentral offers new, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and free private parking in Penang’s UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site, Georgetown. Gurney Drive famous for its street food and mall.

2. Ink Hotel
Location: Jalan Siam, 10400 George Town
Price per night from RM76

In historic George Town, just 1 km from Komtar, the Ink Hotel offers guests well-appointed rooms with contemporary furnishings and air conditioning. Access to free WiFi is available. This modern building is only 1.1 km from Prangin Mall and 2.2 km from Pinang Peranakan Museum. Penang International Airport is 14 km away from the hotel and is ideally located. It is 30 minutes by car from the popular Batu Ferringhi Beach.

AFFORDABLE

For a good mix of backpackers, tourists have plenty of affordable accommodation opportunities. Here are the right ones to meet both criteria and budgets.

1. Royale Chulan Penang
Location: No. 1 & 2, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town
Price per night from RM144

Royale Chulan Penang is located in the Weld Quay area and offers accommodation in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has an outdoor swimming pool and there is an in-house restaurant where visitors can enjoy meals. There is free WiFi in the house.

2. Urban H Hotel
Location: Livingston Tower Argyll Road
Price per night from RM110

Urban H Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, and a fitness centre in George Town, 1.6 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Located about 1.7 km from 1st Avenue Penang, the Wonderfood Museum is 1.9 km from the hotel, which provides free WiFi. The hotel has rooms for families.

LUXURY

For travellers looking to live it up in style, the best luxury accomodation also known for hosting some of the most expensive lodging options

1. DoubleTree Resort
Location: Jalan Low Yat, 11100 Batu Ferringhi
Price per night from RM220

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang provides scenic and luxurious accommodation in Penang, with an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. At the in-house kitchen, visitors will enjoy meals. On-site, free private parking is available.

2. PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Location: Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi
Price per night from RM333

PARKROYAL Penang is situated along Batu Ferringhi Beach and offers 4 dining options and an outdoor pool. Featuring sea or hill views, rooms come with free internet access and room service 24 hours a day. In all rooms, free WiFi is given.