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 stay

Looking at a place to stay that can fit your budget – there is a lot.

Affordable Stay

Don’t’ worry about how it is, it’s cheap & comfortable.

Expensive Stay

Looking for more comfortable & luxury time.

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.

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3. Tune Hotel Georgetown Penang

Location: Jalan Burmah, Section 15, George Town, 10050 Penang
Price per night from RM54

The Tune Hotel Georgetown Penang provides accommodation in the centre of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In all rooms, free WiFi is given. There is restricted private parking available for a fee. It is a 5-minute drive from Komtar, the popular skyscraper in Penang. The Tune Hotel Georgetown Penang is a 5-minute drive from the heritage sites of George Town.

4. Hotel Kamelia

Location: No.2 Jalan Dagangan 10, Pusat Bandar Bertam Perdana, 13200 Kepala Batas
Price per night from RM76

Featuring free WiFi, Hotel Kamelia is located in Kepala Batas. The property provides guests with a 24-hour front desk and room service. The hotel is 22 km from Sungai Petani, while George Town is 38 km away. Penang International Airport, 45 km from Hotel Kamelia, is the nearest airport.

5. Rasa Motel

Location: Ferringhi Plaza, Jalan Batu Ferringhi 11100 Pulau Pinang
Price per night from RM74

Rasa Motel offers accommodation in Batu Ferringhi, nestled within private gardens, just 3 minutes away from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Guests can enjoy in-house restaurant meals. There is free WiFi in the house. For your convenience, some rooms include a seating area. Many of the rooms come with an en suite bathroom.

6. Loop On Leith George Town Penang Hotel

Location: Leith Street, 10200 George Town
Price per night from RM95

Loop On Leith George Town Penang Hotel by Compass Hospitality is located in George Town, less than 1 km from Komtar and 1.8 km from Penang Times Square. A restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service are among the facilities at this property, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has rooms for couples,

7. Summer Tree Hotel Penang

Location: 52 Jalan Rangoon, 10400 George Town
Price per night from RM94

Summer Tree Hotel Penang offers accommodation in George Town, offering modern, air-conditioned guest rooms and a shared lounge. Komtar is 1.1 km from the property and free parking is provided for guests who drive. Parquet flooring and a flat-screen cable TV are included in every room.

8. Wassup Youth Hostel

Location: Jalan Penang, Georgetown, Penang, 10000 George Town
Price per night from RM80

Featuring sleek décor, both of the air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. The suites have an executive whiteboard workspace. Bathrooms with en suite bathrooms come with a tub.

9. Grand Inn Hotel – Macalister Road

Location: Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town
Price per night from RM53

A 5-minute drive from Komtar, the Grand Inn Hotel is located in central Georgetown. It provides a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the premises. Complimentary parking is offered. The Hotel Grand Inn is a 10-minute drive from Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill is a 20-minute drive away. A 30-minute drive will take you to Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang International Airport.

10. Hotel Alpha

Location: Jalan Perda Barat, Bandar Perda, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.
Price per night from RM73

Located 23 km from Batu Ferringhi, Hotel Alpha is located in Bukit Mertajam. Each double room features air conditioning and an LED TV with local and cable channels. Coffee-making facilities and a safety deposit box are other in-room amenities offered.

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.

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3. The Bayview Beach Resort

Location: Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi
Price per night from RM207

Bayview Beach Resort offers rooms with private balconies that face the hills or the sea, located along Batu Ferringhi Beach in Penang. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy in-house restaurant meals or have a drink at the bar. There is free WiFi in the house.

4. Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

Location: Farquhar Street, 10200 George Town
Price per night from RM126

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang offers accommodation in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and features a revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of Penang Island. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, guests can enjoy in-house restaurant meals or have a drink at the bar. There is free WiFi in the house.

5. Hotel Sentral Seaview

Location:555, Jalan Cm Hashim, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 George Town
Price per night from RM133

Hotel Sentral Seaview, Penang, is located on Tanjung Tokong Beach and offers air-conditioned rooms with sweeping sea views. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a café, and free parking is open. At Hotel Sentral Seaview, Penang, the cosy rooms come with hardwood floors and floor-to – ceiling windows that provide plenty of natural light. There are rooms with a TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub.

6. The Light Hotel Penang

Location: Lebuh Tenggiri 2, Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai
Price per night from RM189

The Light Hotel, Penang provides new and trendy accommodation with free WiFi throughout and an outdoor pool and fitness centre. A 24-hour front desk is run and business / function facilities are provided.

7. Hotel Royal Penang

Location: 3 Jalan Larut, 10500 George Town
Price per night from 145

Overlooking the coastline and Georgetown’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hotel Royal Penang features an outdoor pool and gym. There are massage services and sauna facilities waiting for visitors. Free internet access and free private parking are provided.

8. Berjaya Penang Hotel

Location: 1-Stop Midlands Park, Jalan Burmah, 10350 George Town
Price per night from RM107

Located in the business and entertainment complex of 1-Stop Midlands Park in Georgetown’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Berjaya Penang Hotel offers accommodation that opens up to city views. 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.

9. Hompton Hotel by the Beach

Location: Jalan Pantai Cenang, 07000 Pantai Cenang
Price per night from RM204

Hompton Hotel by the Beach offers accommodation with a restaurant , free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre in George Town, 1.7 km from Tanjung Bungah Beach. This property features a 24-hour front desk and room service, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. Guests may make use of a bar.

10. Neo+ Penang

Location: Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town
Price per night from RM134

Neo+ Penang, located in the hustle and bustle of George Town, offers sleek and stylish accommodation. It features an outdoor pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. There is free WiFi in the house.

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.

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3. Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Location: Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Malaysia
Price per night from RM485

On Batu Ferringhi Beach, the Hard Rock Hotel Penang provides contemporary-style accommodation. It is home to an outdoor pool of 26,000 square feet, water slides and luxury pool-side cabanas. Guests will enjoy meals from 3 in-house restaurants at the hotel or have a drink at the lounge. In all rooms, free WiFi is given.

4. Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La

Location: Jalan Batu Feringgi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi
Price per night from RM295

Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang is a four-star property in the heart of the famed Batu Ferringi Beach, offering 3 outdoor pools, a mini water park, 2 slides and 1 whirlpool on beautifully landscaped grounds. It provides a free 2-way shuttle service to Georgetown, a UNESCO site. There is free WiFi in the house.

5. Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Location: Farquhar Street, Georgetown, 10200 George Town
Price per night from RM476

Located in Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang offers 19th-century heritage accommodation. It features an outdoor swimming pool and visitors can enjoy in-house restaurant meals or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and features a 24-hour butler service.

6. Grand Orient Hotel Perai, Penang

Location: No. 3079 Jalan Laguna 1, 13700 Perai
Price per night from RM262

Located 2 km from Auto City, Grand Orient Hotel Perai, Penang is situated in Seberang Jaya. There is a restaurant and guests at the water park can have fun. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free on-site private parking is available.

7. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang

Location: Jalan Batu Feringgi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi
Price per night from RM540

Overlooking Batu Feringgi Beach, Penang offers spacious rooms surrounded by 30 acres of tropical gardens at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa. It features two Garden Wing outdoor swimming pools and one Rasa Wing adult pool. There is free WiFi in the house.

8. Lone Pine, The Boutique Hotel by The Beach

Location: Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi
Price per night from RM352

The Luxury Hotel by The Beach provides accommodation in Penang, located just steps away from Batu Ferringhi Beach, Lone Pine. It has an outdoor swimming pool and is filled with hammocks. Guests will enjoy an in-house restaurant meal or have a cocktail at the bar. In all rooms, free WiFi is given. Guests driving to the hotel enjoy parking rights free of charge.

9. The Prestige Hotel Penang

Location: 8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, 10300 George Town
Price per night from RM329

Offering accommodation with a restaurant , free private parking and a fitness centre, The Prestige Hotel Penang is set in George Town, 200 metres from the Wonderfood Museum. Room service and concierge service are offered at this 5-star hotel. The accommodation includes an outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour front desk where visitors can be assisted by staff, and free WiFi access is available throughout the house.

10. Arte Serviced Apartment @ Penang

Location: Jalan Bukit Gambir, 11700 Bayan Lepas
Price per night from RM299

Arte Serviced Apartment @ Penang in Bayan Lepas offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge, offering city views. Furnished with parquet floors, the air-conditioned units come with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a living room, an equipped kitchen, a balcony and a sea view. Both units have a sitting area and a dining area.

WHERE TO STAY IN PENANG

Budget stay

Affordable Stay

Expensive Stay

1. Hotel Sentral Georgetown @ City Centre

2. Ink Hotel

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3. Tune Hotel Georgetown Penang

4. Hotel Kamelia

5. Rasa Motel

6. Loop On Leith George Town Penang Hotel

7. Summer Tree Hotel Penang

8. Wassup Youth Hostel

9. Grand Inn Hotel – Macalister Road

10. Hotel Alpha

1. Royale Chulan Penang

2. Urban H Hotel

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3. The Bayview Beach Resort

4. Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

5. Hotel Sentral Seaview

6. The Light Hotel Penang

7. Hotel Royal Penang

8. Berjaya Penang Hotel

9. Hompton Hotel by the Beach

10. Neo+ Penang

1. DoubleTree Resort

2. PARKROYAL Penang Resort

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3. Hard Rock Hotel Penang

4. Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La

5. Eastern & Oriental Hotel

6. Grand Orient Hotel Perai, Penang

7. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang

8. Lone Pine, The Boutique Hotel by The Beach

9. The Prestige Hotel Penang

10. Arte Serviced Apartment @ Penang

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