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 family-friendly 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 Batu Ferringhi. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy 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

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

P7,469
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)

P4,905
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

Malaysia Airalo eSIM Ultimate Data Package

P131
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Airalo eSIM Ultimate Data Package
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

P5,017
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Penang Hill

Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)

P8,473
per adult
Penang Day Trip with Temple and Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane)
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

P1,310
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,256 per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
P5,256
P5,848 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (2 reviews)
"Relatively safe, nice clean environment and staff service was marvellous! I enjoyed the stay and my mum’s impressed with the ambience of hotel."

Reviewed on May 11, 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
The price is P3,830 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
P3,830
P4,294 total
Jun 12 - Jun 13
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 ...
Iconic Regency Service Residences - Managed by Iconic Hotel
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
The price is P6,323 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
P6,323
P7,000 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
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! (184 reviews)
"The room condition is clean and new"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

Ascott Gurney Penang
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
4.5 out of 5
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, George Town, Penang
The price is P5,750 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
P5,750
P6,956 total
Jun 11 - Jun 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Very luxurious hotel
"The hotel is very luxurious. Upon check in, we were greeted with a welcome drink. I didn’t the room was a family suite. The bedroom was huge and there were 2 bathrooms. The suite was too big for the two of us. However we really enjoyed our stay there. We could ask for bottled water anytime for free. ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Ixora Hotel
Ixora Hotel
4 out of 5
Jalan Baru, Bandar Perai Jaya, Perai, Penang
The price is P2,212 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
P2,212
P2,561 total
Jun 12 - Jun 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Perai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions KOMTAR and Megamall Pinang ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (318 reviews)
"Renovation in progress...keep it up"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Ixora Hotel
Citadines Prai Penang
Citadines Prai Penang
4 out of 5
G 01 MENARA SENTRAL, JALAN JURU SENTRAL, Bukit Mertajam
The price is P3,873 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
P3,873
P4,354 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bukit Mertajam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bukit Kecil ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
"Good location and worth the price"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Citadines Prai 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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