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Q: What is Penang best known for?

Penang is best known as the food capital of Malaysia. The hawkers and street stalls offer endless food options that deliciously blend international spices, flavors, and textures. Aside from this, it is also famous for its surrounding brilliant architecture, cultural heritage sites, historical parks, stunning beaches, as well as art galleries and kid-friendly museums.

Q: When is the best time to visit Penang?

You can always visit Penang at any time of the year since it has a tropical climate, but the best time to visit is from December to March during the dry season. The peak season for tourists, on the other hand, is May and June. Some of the events that you can include on your itinerary are the George Town Festival (July/August) and Butterworth Fringe Festival (August).

Q: Where is the best location for tourists to stay in Penang?

If it’s your first time in Penang, George Town is the best place to stay as it offers a wide range of accommodations and amenities. Batu Feringghi and Tanjung Bungah are perfect for those who want to enjoy the nightlife, water sports, and beach activities.

Previously a British port along the Strait of Malacca, Penang is now a blooming city on the cusp of history and modernity. Most importantly, it's also earned a reputation for being the food capital of Malaysia!

Pop by the capital of Georgetown and go on tour to explore the British colonial buildings and spot vibrant street art across the city. Explore a slice of Peranakan life at the Pinang Peranakan Museum, a refurbished Peranakan mansion turned museum, or hop on a heritage trishaw ride for a charming experience. When in Penang, make sure to overdose on mouthwatering street food eats like the famous Penang Laksa and iconic Char Kuey Teow.

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Theme parks • Penang

ESCAPE Penang Ticket

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Parks & gardens • Penang

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm Ticket

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Observation decks • Penang

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Parks & gardens • Penang

The Habitat Penang Hill Ticket

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Museums • Penang

Tech Dome Penang Ticket

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B.DUCK City Funs by ONE UNIVERSE @ Auto-City Penang

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Zoos & aquariums • Penang

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Museums • Penang

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Water activities • Penang

Water Activities at Batu Feringgi Beach by Sunrise Watersport

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Cultural experiences • Penang

DIY Plushy Workshop by OLO Studio in Penang

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Klook Pass Penang

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Museums • Penang

Wonderfood Museum

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Private airport transfers • Penang

Bayan Lepas｜Penang International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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Car charters • From Kuala Lumpur

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Cameron Highlands - Penang Bus by Unititi Express

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Car charters • Penang

Georgetown Penang Private Car Charter

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Car charters • From Kuala Lumpur

Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More

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Buses • Penang

Penang - Amanjaya, Ipoh Bus by Unititi Express

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Car charters • Penang

Private Transfer between Penang and Kuala Lumpur

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Private One-Way Transfer Service from Penang to Other Cities

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PARKROYAL Penang Resort

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Lexis Suites Penang

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Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

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Hard Rock Hotel Penang

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Travelodge Georgetown

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DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang

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2025-09-05 02:45:14

Fantastic 5.0

Parkroyal has always been my number one choice in Penang. Love the ambience, friendly and helpful staff, large garden, large pool and chill areas! To my suprise, they provided a complimentary chocolate birthday cake when you requested with balloons without any charges! I used Klook for booking without any issues. Paid only the tax city of RM6 for 2 nights. No deposit required (depending on site staff), it’s awesome!

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2025-10-24 10:26:16

Fantastic 5.0

Our 4D3N stay at Lexis Suites Penang was truly memorable! The executive pool suite was clean, cozy, and the private pool made the experience even more special. The breakfast buffet had a great spread, and all the staff were polite and attentive. The sea view from the balcony was beautiful, especially during sunset. Highly recommended for couples or family trips - will surely come back again! cleanliness: The room was super clean and well-maintained! The private pool and bathroom were spotless, and the housekeeping team did an amazing job every day. Really satisfied with the cleanliness and overall stay.♥️

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2025-06-22 17:31:13

Fantastic 5.0

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2025-07-22 13:27:24

Fantastic 5.0

service: good hotel location: near to beach, & food location transport access: got rapid bus, easy to going to town cleanliness: room & surrounding were clean

Bayview Beach Resort

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2025-08-08 08:12:22

Fantastic 5.0

it was great experience, the room was nice, breakfast and pool was nice as well. Staff is very polite and helpful.

Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang

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2025-11-13 18:09:28

Great 4.0

So far the room was clean and location was accessible. The staff are nice and approachable too. Thank you. 🙂🙏

Tune Hotel Georgetown Penang

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2025-08-04 08:59:53

Fantastic 5.0

The hotel environment is very good, with complete facilities. The rooms are clean, tidy, spacious, and comfortable. The hotel pool has a water slide, suitable for families to have fun together. The pool is connected to the beach, allowing direct access from the hotel pool to the beach. The overall layout of the hotel is comfortable and beautiful, making people feel very relaxed and pleasant. There are also many restaurants and bars near the hotel, which is very convenient.

Shangri-La Golden Sands Penang

Siewkean ***

2025-11-02 16:37:39

Fantastic 5.0

very nice hotel for weekend staycation.the room come with the bath tub so the kids can enjoy it. just that the hotel car park is too high floor where you have to drive until 7th floor for the hotel car park. the hotel breakfast are average and serve a lot local food. overall, happy with the stay.

Jazz Hotel Penang

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2025-11-03 12:49:02

Fantastic 5.0

Best experience. Got a sea view, ordered food by scanning a QR code. There was a small problem at first, but the staff guided me on how to use it.

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

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General info

Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit
1TWD = 0.13MYR
Official languages
Malay
Best time to visit
DEC - MAR
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George Town Festival
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
8.5 hours
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