Gelugor

George Town

Gelugor
Gelugor
Photo by Cellv Anju
Photo by Cellv Anju
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra
Photo by Sharon Zahra

Popular places to visit

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gurney Drive
KOMTAR showing a high rise building

KOMTAR

Enjoy panoramic views of the city and indulge in an array of food and shopping within the island's tallest building.

KOMTAR
Penang Hill

Penang Hill

Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.

Penang Hill
Queensbay Mall

Queensbay Mall

During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Queensbay Mall
Ferringgi Beach

Ferringgi Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Ferringgi Beach
Kek Lok Si Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Kek Lok Si Temple

The largest Buddhist temple in Penang houses the awe-inspiring 10,000 Buddha pagoda, the giant bronze statue of Kuan Yin, and a delightful souvenir and food market.

Kek Lok Si Temple

Things to do

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eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

P7,555
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

P4,961
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Penang Full Day Tour

Penang Full Day Tour

P9,889
per adult
Penang Full Day Tour
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

P5,074
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

P1,325
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Gelugor

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.5 out of 5
239A Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town
The price is P5,333 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,333
P5,933 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, very helpfull staff. Boring surrounding."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Iconic Regency Service Residences - Managed by Iconic Hotel
Iconic Regency Service Residences - Managed by Iconic Hotel
3 out of 5
239, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,873 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P3,873
P4,343 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and KOMTAR are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Studio style house with kitchen, bedroom, and living room. Rooftop swimming pool is cool with a gym, too. Very clean. The breakfast is fantastic and provided by the hotel next by, where you go from the reception very easily. Loved the stay and especially the breakfast and the sky pool"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Iconic Regency Service Residences - Managed by Iconic Hotel
Century Bay Private Residences
Century Bay Private Residences
4 out of 5
5, Lintang Pantai Jerjak, Sungai Nibong, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and ...
"Very good residential building. nothing around the properly except a small grocery shop. Great view and great amenities."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2024

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Century Bay Private Residences
Iconic Regency by Stellar ALV
Iconic Regency by Stellar ALV
4 out of 5
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P2,525 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P2,525
P3,433 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Queensbay Mall and KOMTAR are ...
6/10 (1 review)
"Poor sound isolation from outside. Could be noisy from late evening until 12am"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Iconic Regency by Stellar ALV
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,143 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P4,143
P5,063 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is P6,715 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P6,715
P7,425 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"Our room had a great view, was spacious and incredibly clean. The filtered water tap was a nice touch and the pool and gym facilities were immaculate."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
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Other neighbourhoods around Gelugor

If you into Chinese pancakes try the ones here. I like banana and Hawaiian. Eat it hot while still crispy

Sungai Dua

While Sungai Dua isn't home to many top sights, Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sungai Dua
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Kampung Sungai Nibong

Kampung Sungai Nibong is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena while you're in town.

Kampung Sungai Nibong
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Taman Happy Valley

Though Taman Happy Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill.

Taman Happy Valley
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Relau

Relau might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Relau
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Bayan Baru

While Bayan Baru isn't home to many top sights, Penang International Sports Arena and Snake Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bayan Baru
Georgetown showing central business district, a high rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.

Downtown George Town

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