The capital city of Penang Island, Georgetown is a classic example of the colourful mingling of multiple cultures in Malaysia. Home to a host of original colonial (Chinese style) shophouses, the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, Georgetown has many beautiful historical buildings, churches, mosques, government offices, and Western-style skyscrapers and shopping complexes shining high above British Raj–era architecture. Georgetown has many tourist attractions, such as the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and the Kuan Yin Teng Temple Penang at the heart of Chinatown. The Gurney Beach Penang and nearby hawker stalls in Gurney Drive (for a taste of Penang food), the cool breeze and beautiful scenery of the Batu Feringghi beach is just mesmerizing. The labyrinth of narrow lanes and chaotic streets, historical shrines decorated with strings of paper lanterns, shops selling Indian spices, modern cafes and fun bars are tourist delights in Georgetown. Planning a trip to Georgetown? Consider staying at one of these great vacation rentals below!
1. Luxurious duplex apartment (from USD 91)
This high-ceiling luxurious duplex apartment offers a panorama view of the harbour and Georgetown. There are two rooms in this apartment: the en-suite room upstairs has two queen size beds and the second room downstairs has a queen size bed. This fully air-conditioned Scandinavian style home has two baths. The spacious living room has an elegant sofa, TV, and a six-seater bar table. The living room is surrounded by glass. The kitchen has a fridge, electrical induction cooker and toaster, kettle and water purifier. The accommodation has an elevator, wireless internet, and 24-hour security. It is located at a 5 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Two big food courts are within a 3-minute drive.
Maritime*THE PANORAMA | 日出无敌全海景 @ GEORGETOWNJelutong, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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Gorgeous view from the apartment Price is reasonable & plenty of amenities downstairsspacious and comfortable It has two bedrooms the large one on the upper floor and a smaller one on the lower floorThe view form the apartment so excellentThe apartment is great and it looks exactly like the photosyou have to close all the curtains in the day and on the aircon to the max to cool it down a littleCleanliness:
Spacious place and place was well clean and tidyThe rest is clean and well maintainedView was great and apartment is cleanThe flat was clean and spacious and we enjoyed our stay Shops nearby andOverall it's clean and nice to stayHost:
but he was friendly and very responsive via messagingamenities Easy with grab Host very responsiveThey are friendly and nice and very welcomingTexted him for some minor issueShort drive to most attractionsRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is near to city centre 5 to 10 mins driveThere is also a massage place right across which is quite good valueLocated is good too with lots of eateries and chill out pubs just below the apartmentGood location with lots of food places aroundthere are several eateries just below the apartment
2. Gorgeous apartment offering spectacular sea views
Just a three-minute drive from the bustling streets of Georgetown; full of gourmet food, street art & heritage, the residence is also a short walk from ample shopping opportunities such as the Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon. Don’t miss a chance to stay overnight in this gorgeous duplex home designed with a stark white interior and furnished with simple choices of furniture that lends a minimalist vibe to this apartment. A combination of twins and doubles are made available on the second story for eight guests. Keep the curtains tied and wake to the sight of unobstructed views of the Penang Strait spread out before you.
Gorgeous Seaview duplex along Gurney DriveGeorge Town, Penang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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One of the room is without windowFor the price it was goodan assistant came down to hand over keys to condo and car park Very efficientA very nice room and the view is very niceThe view is nice and so are the amenitiesCleanliness:
The place is clean but not very nicely decoratedPlace is clean and tidyNice place clean and worth of pennyvery clean and convenient place to stay inThe unit is very clean and looks actually as the photos shownHost:
he helped us when the kettle is brokenhe bought us a new oneVery nice hostess as wellThe host is very responsive to any questions we have and provide clear instructions Highly recommendedThe host is very responsive and gives clear instructionRead more reviewsLocation:
The location near gurney drive10 to 15mins walk to Gurney Paragon/PlazaGreat location if you want to be close to Gurney DriveWithin walking distance to malls like Gurney Plaza Gurney Paragon and very worthThere are also Cafe just nearby the house Alicia's helper
3. Penang ocean view resort (from USD 81)
Located close to the Gurney Mall, this neat and clean duplex is quite spacious and offers a specular view of the surroundings. The accommodation has two bedrooms with six super comfortable beds and two baths. The open-air pub on ground floor plays house music and offers a venue to chill in the evening. Other amenities include elevator, kitchen, wireless internet, swimming pool, sky gym, and free parking.
Penang Ocean View Resort (海角六号）George Town, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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Nice view comfy beds and superOnly thing is that there are limited channels available on the TVThe apartment advertised as per the pictures is not what you receive once you enter the apartmentEverything is as per described and shown in photosMould was growing on the roof of the bathroom and paint falling off walls and ceiling is everywhereCleanliness:
Everything is clean and well stockedIs very clean and tidyThe apartment was spacious and cleanGood place to stay Very clean andClean and beautiful place Centrally locatedHost:
She is quick to respond & is understanding & accommodatingNice sea view nice host and nice houseLove her beautiful home highly recommendedgreat view of the sea good location and host was very responsive and questions were answered quickly ThanksThe host was hospitality and thoughtfulRead more reviewsLocation:
Walking distance to Gurney Paragon n PlazaNear to gurney plaza and gurney paragon mall within walking distanceAbout 10mins drive to ChinatownThe location is accessible to the main attractionsLocation : Walking distance (10mins) to Gurney Paragon and Gurney Plaza Unit
4. Apartment near the Gurney Plaza (from USD 66)
Located near the gurney plaza and Adventist hospital, this apartment has two bedrooms with six beds and two baths. The accommodation has a kitchen, elevator, wireless internet, and free parking. The gurney drive eateries are at a walking distance from the accommodation.
Gurney Home 2 mins to Gurney PlazaGeorge Town, Penang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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Air cons in all rooms and living roomThere is TV with satellite channelsThe apartment is fully furnished with well equipmentEverything is excactly like the picture here in airbnbWe feel that the house is very comfortable and relaxing Would like to stay here againCleanliness:
The house was very clean and spaciousThe unit is clean and very spaciousThe place is very cleanThe place was nice and very cleanClean and very comfortable homestayHost:
good in communication with the ownerWe liaise with Lilian and she provided us lot of useful informationVery close to major shopping hub Host was very responsive to our needsThe owner was very friendly and warm all the timeThe owner Lilian are very helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the bus stop is within 2 minutes walkbut if you're not planning to walk aroundanother big plus because it is walking distance to Gourney plaza Gourney ParagonThis location near Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon but to far to going street art in george townThere are malls nearby within walking distance
5. Gurney drive condominium (from USD 86)
Located at Gurney Drive the condominium has a spacious living room, three comfortable bedrooms and three baths. It has a well-equipped kitchen, laundry room, elevator, wireless internet, and free parking. The pool and garden are quite beautiful. The house is within walking distance to restaurants, cafe and banks, and Gurney and Evergreen Laurel Hotel and hospital (Gleneagles Hospital).
GURNEY DRIVE CONDOMINIUMGeorge Town, Penang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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The view from the living room and the master bedroom were beautifulThe apartment is roomy and clean Very well equipped kitchen and laundry roomThe flat is really niceAs we rent a car to drive around when in Penang we also feel easy to park our car in the condo areaLarge comfy and good for a group of 6-8 people and familiesCleanliness:
Nice and spacious and quiet stay placeThe flat was clean with bottled water and towels provided which was greatvery clean and spacious car park available very suitable for big familyBest in Location Cherie's unit is exceptionally spacious and very cleanthe apartment was very centralHost:
our host stopped by to hand us a coupleThe host was very welcoming and accommodatingThe host was also willing to bring us around if we wanted them to AlsoHe was really helpful and friendlyGreat location Well maintained home great for family vacationsRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is perfect if you want to go fast to Georgetown centerThe condominium is very well located providing easy excess to eateries and the city centreUber was a breeze to use to get around the island and everything was just a 5-10mins drive awayCherie's place is one of the best in PenangThe place is great for families
6. Rope walk guesthouse (from USD 22)
This guesthouse is located in the middle of George Town within 5-10 minutes walking distance to cafes, food courts, and night markets. The rooms are big and clean but the bathroom is shared. Amenities include 24 hours CCTV, free WIFI, and free drinking water in common area.
Double Room (Rope Walk Guesthouse) 2George Town, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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The photos did not show the real space of the roomThe bed was so comfortableThe bathroom was shared with the other guestsDo note that the walls are thinvery old Hair-dryer only provided from 10am-10pmCleanliness:
towels bedsheets) was very cleanVery clean toilets and showers were cleaned dailyThe place was very clean and the staff was very kind and helpfulGreat location clean and value for moneyVery clean room and toilettsHost:
great communication and great welcoming guestnice welcome after long travelNice location and friendly hostand they made quite a din running aboutThe doors require oiling as they creaked very loudly On the third night there was a family with kids who checked-inRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is very convenientSound proofing between floors is badLocation makes it convenient to walk to many places of interestCute little guesthouse walking distance from the street artThere are also many brochures about Penang available
7. Heritage family suite near Gurney Drive (from USD 22)
Lim’s Heritage House is at a walking distance from great hawker food, local market, and Gurney Drive. Located in one of the heritage buildings, this suite is a blend of old-fashioned features and modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat screen TV, mini fridge & Astro and free WIFI. The common area is equipped with a microwave, toaster, and water dispenser. The suite has two beds and one bath.
Heritage Family Suite 2 @ 3pax @ Near Gurney DriveGeorge Town, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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I like old/heritage buildingsmuch depends on the fan insteadThe amenities - air conditioning ceiling fan TV (with astro )That is nothing Lim can do about thatThe room is as is in photos - neat and very colonial lookingCleanliness:
The bathroom is very spacious and very clean toogood location and very clean and cute placeThe sleeping area was clean and comfortable as wellThe entire place is very clean and like the vintage design very muchA great base for exploring Georgetown and the rest of PenangHost:
The owner was very responsive and helpfulLim is a very helpful and responsive hostLim have quick responsive and very helpful all the timeHost is very friendly and kindHe provided us with useful maps in his home and also was so attentive and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
gourney plaza by walking distancebut there are two malls located within walking distance and multiple restaurants and local food placesThe nicest street in whole Penang close to the busesLocation is good if you are interested into Gurney area/A great location near lots of delicious street and interesting temples
8. Luxury suite with sea view (from USD 54)
This high-ceiling sea view apartment has one master bedroom with a king size bed and an attached bathroom. The second bedroom has two single beds and an attached bathroom as well. The sitting hall has two queen size sofa beds that can comfortably sleep four guests. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen. Other amenities include kitchen, elevator, wireless internet, and free parking facilities. Swimming pool, lobby, gym & sky garden are also accessible to guests. Starbucks, 7eleven, and many restaurants are all just downstairs.
Penang Georgetown Japanese Seaview Luxury SuiteGeorge Town, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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Thanks for the great arrangement and comfortable roomIn addition you can access hot/cold water with easeDiana's place looks exactly like the photos provided Nice view and great amenitiesThe unit is actually the same as shown in the photo in her listingHer place is cosy and the WiFi is fastCleanliness:
The place is very cleanDiana's place is clean and tidyThe place is clean & comfortThis house is clean and comfortable staythe suite was clean and very comfortable had a great timeHost:
Warm welcome and good guidelines good and helpful owner and good placeThe host is very friendly and helpfulThe host is very friendly & quick respondDiana is very responsive and responsible hostDiana is a great host very quick to respond and ready to help when neededRead more reviewsLocation:
The view of this apartement is best Quite far to downtownThe location is great and convenience travel aroundA lot of foods and convenience stores within a walking distancefood n shops are super convenientThe location is very strategic with peaceful environment
9. Panoramic sea view suite (from USD 51)
Located near the Penang Gurney Drive Hawker Center, this suite has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master room consists of one king bed, one Queen bed, and a 4-floor mattress. The other room has one queen bed and a mattress. The common area has one sofa bed and 2-floor mattresses. The apartment has a pool on the 5th floor and gym on the 11th floor. Make sure to bring your own towels if you have more than four people. The accommodation has a kitchen, air-conditioning, TV, wireless internet, and free parking facilities.
全海景套房 Panoramic Sea View @ Gurney, GeorgetownGeorge Town, Penang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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But the bed is not comfortableThe view from the living room and main room was beautifulHad enough beds and pillows to sleep all 7 of usThe master room is big and full sea view windowOnly one toilet with shower facility Bring Your Own towelsCleanliness:
the house is clean and niceHouse is super clean and spaciousThe place was very clean and comfyIt's great location with everything walkable and the unit itself is cleanno doubt Everything is neat and clean Good location as wellHost:
Great stay And good and clear communication with the hostGrace is a great host very responsiveQuick response great hospitalityStylish design big roomOverall its a good experienceRead more reviewsLocation:
great location which is near the shopping centre and gurney hawker centreThe location is central near to the gurney drivePricilia place is awesome and great strategic location in PenangThe apartment is centrally near by the restaurant very easy to get food everything is near by the cornerA lot food nearby Also very close to gurney paragon (about 500 meter)
10. Luxury room close to Gurney Drive (from USD 24)
This cozy and charming private room is located in a bungalow close to the Gurney Drive. There are a total of six rooms with private bathrooms and two common baths in the house. The living room and the kitchen is on the ground floor. For easy and convenient access, there is a home lift. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors have common areas. A lot of reading materials is available to have a good read with relaxing music. The living room, lounge area, kitchen, wireless internet and all the common area are accessible to the guest.
Penang Luxury Room Close Walk to Gurney DriveGeorge Town, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaTop guest reviews
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The internet was fast and reliable the shower greatVery modern and better than the picturesmodern and with all the basic amenitiesThe kitchen area was well-keptIt has a big kitchen that equipped with a lot of facilitiesCleanliness:
Beautifully decorated and impeccably clean houseThe facilities were brand new and very stylish and cleanRoom was very clean and quietThe apartment was safe clean and very comfortableNice and quiet apartment and spotlessly cleanHost:
he was really quick to respond any of our inquiries and helped us out with a last minute extension Nikkiand she is very nice and helpfuland he was being very helpfuland he did well without any chargesall very new Communication with Jeff was also very good even though i never met himRead more reviewsLocation:
wise is just about a 10 minute walk to Gurney Plaza so very near shopping and restaurants JeffThe place is simply amazing located in a convenient location that has malls within 5 mins reach by GrabThe location is very central and it is easy to get a Grab (Malay Uber) anywhere in the cityExcellent location for exploring Penang Helpful sightseeing suggestionsThe house is only a few mins from bus stop where you can go everywhere
11. Cozy suite room with beautiful sea view
This private room in a condominium is located in the lovely area of Gurney Drive. The neat and clean room offers a beautiful view of hills, sea, and the city from the window. The accommodation has a private bath, indoor fireplace, kitchen, elevator, and wireless internet. Shopping mall, nightlife, street food, and seaside is close to the accommodation. With 24-hour security, the place provides a sweet homestay.
The Cozy Suite Room with Ultimate Seaview
Georgetown: A classic example of multiple cultures
The UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, Georgetown, is a mesmerizing beauty and pride of Malaysia.The cultural diversity and attractions galore make it a much sought-after destination for domestic and international tourists. It is fascinating and a must visit place in the Malaysian itinerary.
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