Penang Hotels

Penang is an island off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is also the name of the Malaysian state which is made up of Penang Island and the facing strip of territory on the mainland called Seberang Perai.

Georgetown

Georgetown is the capital of the island and state of Penang, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia.

Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi is the northern coast of Penang, Malaysia.

Butterworth

Butterworth is the main town on the mainland side of Penang state in Malaysia. Smaller, more industrial and practical, Butterworth does not have any of the atmosphere which Georgetown across the Penang Straits has.

Bukit Mertajam

Bukit Mertajam is in Penang.

Seberang Jaya

Seberang Jaya is a satellite township in Penang.

Simpang Ampat

Simpang Ampat is a town in Penang.

Nibong Tebal

Nibong Tebal is located in Seberang Perai Selatan district of Penang. The majority of Chinese who stay here speak Teow Chew instead of the Hokkien which is commonly used on Penang island.

Bandar Perda

Bandar Perda is in Seberang Perai, the mainland part of Penang.

George Town, Penang, is one of the nicest cities I've been to in Asia. The shopping is great the food is FANTASTIC and the general atmospher provides long term asia-travellers with a welcome rest from havoc and roughing it. Check out little India, next to China town, the Indian food cannot be … Sarah O.

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A overview of Georgetown is best experienced from a rickashaw! Transport that gets involved in the city and local culture. Eating is an art form here so stuff your face before heading back to the main land! Joanne P.

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The most exotic city/island i've ever lived in. Great food and diverse culture. Deline S.More Penang Tips  GeckoGo