Best Hotels in Penang

Malaysia's food island pairs a UNESCO heritage core with a north-coast beach strip — courtyard mansions, shophouse boutiques, and seaside resorts.

Street foodHeritage coreBeach stripClan jettiesGreat value
✈️ Penang International Airport (PEN)💰 Avg $129.00/night€110.55/night£94.64/night¥20,520/night¥866.94/night₩178,470/night฿4,224.10/night3,141,150₫/nightRp2,284,977/nightRM519.42/night₱7,954.27/night₹12,309.18/nightA$179.54/nightS$163.80/nightNZ$216.47/nightC$178.82/night

Penang at a Glance

Hotels Reviewed15+
Avg Price/Night$129
Best AreaGeorge Town
15+ hotels reviewedConsistent criteria across Asia

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Batu Ferringhi

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Top Ranked Hotels in Penang

Our top-ranked hotels based on search demand, guest reviews, and value for money.

#1

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Penang · Heritage Luxury

4.5(5,120)$162.00/night€138.83/night£118.86/night¥25,769/night¥1,088.72/night₩224,125/night฿5,304.69/night3,944,700₫/nightRp2,869,506/nightRM652.29/night₱9,989.08/night₹15,458.04/nightA$225.47/nightS$205.71/nightNZ$271.85/nightC$224.56/night

Lebuh Farquhar grande-dame; Penang's most storied address.

  • George Town
  • Heritage
  • Iconic
#2

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Penang · Heritage Boutique

4.4(5,587)$155.00/night€132.83/night£113.72/night¥24,656/night¥1,041.68/night₩214,441/night฿5,075.47/night3,774,250₫/nightRp2,745,515/nightRM624.11/night₱9,557.46/night₹14,790.10/nightA$215.73/nightS$196.82/nightNZ$260.11/nightC$214.86/night

Indigo courtyard mansion stay in George Town.

  • George Town
  • Heritage
  • Courtyard
#3

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Penang · Boutique

4.6(1,761)$129.00/night€110.55/night£94.64/night¥20,520/night¥866.94/night₩178,470/night฿4,224.10/night3,141,150₫/nightRp2,284,977/nightRM519.42/night₱7,954.27/night₹12,309.18/nightA$179.54/nightS$163.80/nightNZ$216.47/nightC$178.82/night

Gat Lebuh Gereja design hotel in the old town.

  • George Town
  • Design
  • Boutique
#4

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Penang · Upscale

4.3(7,172)$79.00/night€67.70/night£57.96/night¥12,567/night¥530.92/night₩109,296/night฿2,586.86/night1,923,650₫/nightRp1,399,327/nightRM318.09/night₱4,871.22/night₹7,538.18/nightA$109.95/nightS$100.31/nightNZ$132.57/nightC$109.51/night

Magazine Road upscale base for business and leisure.

  • George Town
  • Business
  • Upscale
#5

OZO George Town Penang

Penang · Mid-Range

4.4(1,354)$47.00/night€40.28/night£34.48/night¥7,476/night¥315.86/night₩65,024/night฿1,539.02/night1,144,450₫/nightRp832,511/nightRM189.25/night₱2,898.07/night₹4,484.74/nightA$65.41/nightS$59.68/nightNZ$78.87/nightC$65.15/night

Jalan Argyll smart-value rooms.

  • George Town
  • Smart Value
  • Modern
#6

G Hotel Kelawai

Penang · Boutique

8.5(1,800)$98.00/night€83.98/night£71.90/night¥15,589/night¥658.61/night₩135,582/night฿3,209.01/night2,386,300₫/nightRp1,735,874/nightRM394.60/night₱6,042.78/night₹9,351.16/nightA$136.40/nightS$124.44/nightNZ$164.45/nightC$135.85/night

Design hotel with stunning rooftop pool. Excellent breakfast.

  • Design
  • Rooftop
  • Modern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best area to stay in Penang?▼

George Town for heritage and food; the Batu Ferringhi strip for beach time; Penang Hill for cool air.

How much do hotels cost in Penang?▼

Bands TBC (pending P2 price pass). Penang is Malaysia's value play against KL.

How do I get to Penang?▼

Fly direct to PEN, or bus/train from KL and cross by bridge or ferry.

How many days in Penang?▼

Three to four covers town, hill, and a beach day.

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