George Town
George Town
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Restaurants
1,420 within 5 kms
Treffpunkt
126
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Pub
Salsas Penang
194
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
The Loft - Love Lane
398
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • European • Neapolitan • Campania
Yin's Sourdough Bakery and Cafe
217
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • Cafe • Soups
SUPE - Georgetown Branch
245
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Sushi • Asian
Kebaya
1,507
0.4 km$$$$ • Chinese • Asian • Fusion
Pit Stop no.12
222
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
My Own Cafe
419
80 m$ • Cafe • Asian • Malaysian
Merry Me
1,208
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe • Malaysian
Holy Guacamole - Love Lane
722
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Latin • Bar
Attractions
182 within 10 kms
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
79
56 mReligious Sites
Asia Camera Museum
280
74 mSpeciality Museums
Khoo Kongsi
1,775
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Armenian Street
1,565
0.1 kmHistoric Sites • Neighbourhoods
Sun Yat Sen Museum
362
0.1 kmHistory Museums
Cannon Street
415
65 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
110
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Religious Sites
Batik Painting Museum Penang
49
93 mArt Museums
Acheen Street Mosque
147
0.2 kmArchitectural Buildings • Religious Sites
George Town World Heritage Incorporated
120
0.2 kmHistory Museums
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4.0
492 reviews
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Harrison F. Carter
Cologne, Germany10,039 contributions
Aug 2020
Really loved our time here - wandering the streets, stopping in cafes and restaurants and seeing the sights. So much to see and do... and all on foot.
Written 15 August 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK151,202 contributions
Jan 2020
I love visiting for the mix of British Colonial and Chinese architecture, not to mention the endless choices of street food, even for a vegetarian. The place is a little tourist, but fortunately, it’s never kitsch and the town has preserved so much of the old world charms.
Written 19 February 2020
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ysp_lelyana
Malang, Indonesia548 contributions
Aug 2019
I fall in love with George Town of Penang. Always wants to return to this nice heritage place. Yummy food is everywhere, safe and clean. Public transportation even free one will help the visitors to wander around. Go to Penang Hill and trekking to Penang National Park. It's fun!
Written 18 February 2020
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Nathalia
1 contribution
Dec 2019
Colonial buildings, live streets, good food, and most of the attractions are within walking distance. I love Penang chocolate and white coffee. Try it!
Written 5 January 2020
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Maputo2016
Maputo, Mozambique28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
What great to walk around small streets of George Town. Cultural heritage.
Visited Little India and also other areas around. Dont miss this
Visited Little India and also other areas around. Dont miss this
Written 5 January 2020
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Travel & Treasures
Munich, Germany205 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We went to George Town as a layover day on our way to Langkawi and found it perfect for a day trip. The street art is easy to find and can be spotted everywhere around the district. Small artsy cafes and restaurants along with crafty souvenir shops create a nice easy going experience. Of you’d like to see all art pieces I’d recommend to get a map and look them up beforehand.
Written 4 January 2020
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ASIYA U
1 contribution
Dec 2019
The place was dirty and rubbish was plentiful. There were open sewers/drains that smelled. I was amazed that cooking stalls were set up next to these as well as tables at restaurant tables. There were broken sidewalks and in some places no sidewalks. I was VERY disappointed. The toilets were nightmares, rarely any tissue paper and water (urine?) all over the floor. The commodes were filthy too. This was our third city in Malaysia. I am shocked at the low level of hygiene. We stayed at a resort but the surrounding area there was equally disgusting.
Written 31 December 2019
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Roger M
Brendale, Australia5 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
The two separate days we spent in George Town were a real highlight of our seven days in Penang.
From Street Art, Little India, Chew Jetty , coffee shops and street food there is so much to see.
From Street Art, Little India, Chew Jetty , coffee shops and street food there is so much to see.
Written 28 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Naffi
Singapore, Singapore77 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Penang is a veritable haven for Indulging in local foods. It’s a real foodies’ delight. If you love hawker foods, there’s no better place to regale your senses. Nothing you would have tasted elsewhere, be it in Malaysia or SINGAPORE, would come close to the diversity, tastes, flavours and value for money Penang offers. From Peranakan, to Chinese, to Malay and Indian, the bustling food scene is a testament to the rich, thriving multiracial culture of Penang.
On my recent trip to Penang I spent much time uncovering the food treasures of this island and one place which particularly stood out was the busy shopping area of Jalan Penang which had some of the best local foods the island had to offer.
TOP on the list was the famous Teochew Chendul at Lebuh Keng Kwee, a small, narrow street off the main Penang Road. This is one chendul stall which amassed huge popularity since its beginning in 1936. The taste is surprisingly quite good. The mixture of fresh coconut milk mixed with gula Melaka, red beans and green jelly bits make for a mouth-watering treat. At RM 3.30 per bowl it’s really good value. There’s always a queue of eager people here Son be prepared to wait 10-20 minutes.
Further down the same street are couple of shop houses which serve local favourites such as Rojak, Assam Laksa, Fried Kway Teow, Curry Mee and Prawn Mee. All of them were irresistibly delicious.
Walk down Jalan Penang and you’ll come to Lebuh Tamil where you’ll witness another phenomenon - an extraordinarily long line of people waiting patiently for ice kachang! This is an Indian hole-in-the-wall stall which serves the famous Ais Tingkap desert made with shaved ice.
Nearby is another Indian shop selling its famous “Muruku,” packed neatly for travellers to take home. The muruku is spicy, crunchy, and tasty. Perfect as a lasting memory to the unique favours of Penang.
On my recent trip to Penang I spent much time uncovering the food treasures of this island and one place which particularly stood out was the busy shopping area of Jalan Penang which had some of the best local foods the island had to offer.
TOP on the list was the famous Teochew Chendul at Lebuh Keng Kwee, a small, narrow street off the main Penang Road. This is one chendul stall which amassed huge popularity since its beginning in 1936. The taste is surprisingly quite good. The mixture of fresh coconut milk mixed with gula Melaka, red beans and green jelly bits make for a mouth-watering treat. At RM 3.30 per bowl it’s really good value. There’s always a queue of eager people here Son be prepared to wait 10-20 minutes.
Further down the same street are couple of shop houses which serve local favourites such as Rojak, Assam Laksa, Fried Kway Teow, Curry Mee and Prawn Mee. All of them were irresistibly delicious.
Walk down Jalan Penang and you’ll come to Lebuh Tamil where you’ll witness another phenomenon - an extraordinarily long line of people waiting patiently for ice kachang! This is an Indian hole-in-the-wall stall which serves the famous Ais Tingkap desert made with shaved ice.
Nearby is another Indian shop selling its famous “Muruku,” packed neatly for travellers to take home. The muruku is spicy, crunchy, and tasty. Perfect as a lasting memory to the unique favours of Penang.
Written 27 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
JohnGP
Penang Island, Malaysia132 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
It may appear rundown and indeed there are many once attractive colonial buildings past redemption. However, there are plenty left to look at. With plenty to see close to the city - Penang Hill, Komtar Tower, the superb Batu Ferringhi beach, some exquisite temples, the street art,as well as the remnants of past glories in a captivating multicultural centre, several days can be well filled without difficulty. We were there for seven and will be back
Written 25 December 2019
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Elizabeth1955
London, UK6 contributions
Are there any beaches in George town or nearby
Kevin T
Auckland, New Zealand1,031 contributions
Georgetown is on the coast but any beach is pretty average. Head north to Tanjung Tokong it gets better the further u go. Around 4ks north of Georgetown, taxis very very cheap and all over the place.
Mandy
Toronto, Canada169 contributions
Hi, we are planning to stop by one day in Penang and like your suggestion to ride on Trishaw. How much is a trishaw ride of 1 or 2 hours?
George B
East Fremantle, Australia2 contributions
You can get a tri shaw ride for Ringett $35 per half hour,ride into the Heritgae Market..the tri shaw riders know where to go in that time.Safe ,exciting and a great thing to do to visit "old Penang".
Frequently Asked Questions about George Town
- We recommend booking George Town tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 30 George Town tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience George Town:
- Penang: Flexible 6-Hours Highlights (From RM 334.59)
- Penang Island 4 Hours City Tour (From RM 120.12)
- Half Day Penang City Tour (4 Hours) (From RM 120.12)
- Penang City & Temple Tour with Penang Hill(Fast Lane) & Kek Lok Si (From RM 293.86)
- Penang: Flexible Full-Day Adventures (From RM 418.24)
- Restaurants near George Town:
- (0.02 km) Boru
- (0.04 km) Rang8
- (0.04 km) I Love K-bab
- (0.05 km) Downtown Art Heritage Cafe
- (0.06 km) Nan Yang Chinese Cuisine