Recommended Hotels

Chambers Hotel Penang (Lebuh Light)

Set in a historical building constructed in 1917, the hotel is identified by the Municipal Council of Penang Island in the Guidelines for Conservation Areas and Heritage Buildings. The Penang Street Wing was occupied by the Japanese armies during World War II.

Cititel Express (Lebuh Noordin)

A business hotel situated on historical site famously known as Wembley where theatrical troupes ranging from European and American operetta and vaudeville to Chinese opera.

Kimberley Hotel (Jalan Sungai Ujong)

Located opposite Prangin Mall and close to one of George Town’s many evening food markets, this hotel is only blocks away from Sin Guat Keong Coffee Shop and the Dark Mansion. Stroll down Lebuh Kimberly in the day time for eclectic and old shop houses selling antiques and traditional crafts.

Le Dream Boutique Hotel (Jalan Pintal Tali)

Just around the corner from one of the oldest wet market in George Town, Le Dream Boutique Hotel is a stone’s throw away from some of the oldest fabric and jewellery shops in town. Its modern interior speaks of class and elegance characteristically unique in this cultural city.

Lexis Suites Penang (Jalan Teluk Kumbar)

Lexis Suites Penang stands out as a hotel that offers guests the luxury of an individual private pool and steam room in every of its 221 suites. You will be sure to be on time for your flight as the hotel is only a ten-minute drive from Penang International Airport.

NEO+ Hotel (Jalan Gurdwara)

Boasting a rooftop swimming pool, Neo+ Hotel, is centrally located within walking distance to all amenities. It is also minutes away from one of the oldest high rise in George Town – KOMTAR – where the government and corporate offices are currently located.

The Wembley – A St Giles Hotel (Jalan Magazine)

The Wembley is located right in the centre of the shopping and business district of George Town. It is only minutes away from the heritage area made popular by its heritage building and street murals.

Vouk Hotel Suites, Penang (Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah)

Vouk Hotel Suites, Penang is located at the heart sandwiched between Penang Business and Commercial district and George Town. Stroll down to Northam beach food court in the evening and be wowed by the stunning sea view.

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Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Introducing Entopia, the new Nature Learning destination in Penang. By sharing knowledge about the natural world – both seen and unseen, Entopia hopes to inspire people to experience nature in a new way. Entopia is the reconstruction of the once Penang Butterfly Farm, that is situated in Teluk Bahang. “We turned the old facility from approximately 30,000 square feet to now over 100,000 square feet in Phase 1 of our development (2015-2016). And after our opening, the continuation of Phase 2 which is scheduled in 2019, will eventually reveal an expansion to approximately 140,000 square feet of facility,” said Joseph Goh, the Chief Executive Officer of Entopia. Soon to be a very prominent landmark in north of Penang, it will boast one of the largest green-wall in Malaysia, whereby its building facade will be pocketed by thousands of plants covering over 20,000 square feet of wall space and measuring over 180 metres in length. Within Entopia lies two new worlds; The...

Discover Beautiful Penang: Balik Pulau (Town)

Balik Pulau means ‘‘the other side of the island’’, and is bordered by a long coastline on the western side and protected by high hills on three other sides. It is the main township on the southwest part of Penang Island, and is a self-sufficient agricultural district that is famous for its durian plantation, clove, coconut, nutmeg and fruits orchard. Getting there It takes about 2-3 hours to explore the entire Balik Pulau. No 401 & 401E from George Town Jetty / No 501 From Teluk Bahang For those who love nature may enjoy a 2-hour hike from Air Itam reservoir which bring you via the hills directly into Balik Pulau town. Attractions Jalan Besar Roman Catholic Church Spice & Fruit Farm Balik Pulau Laksa Shophouse No.100 Roundabout (Town’s landmark) Historical Schools –SMK St. George & SMK Sacred Heart Jalan Tun Sardon Wet Market & Sunday Market Kampung Sungai Pinang Old District Office Jalan Balik Pulau Silversmith Kampung T...

Never Enough of Kimberley Street

Welcome to the Streets of George Town. Every issue, we bring you on a vicarious tour of the heritage trails of Penang highlighting its history, attractions and more! Known as “Swatow-kay” or Swatow Street among the Penangites, Kimberley Street (Lebuh Kimberley in Malay) is definitely one of all foodies’ favourite food destinations in George Town. It runs from Penang Road to Carnarvon Street in the heart of the city, clustered with streetside hawker stalls which started near the intersection with Rope Walk (Jalan Pintal Tali). Most of the stalls in the street are operated by second- or third-generation hawkers, and had been there since World War II. Kimberley Street was named after John Wodehouse, the Earl of Kimberley, who was the British colonial secretary in the 1870s. The road was created in the late 19th century and was populated by Teochew immigrants from the Swatow Province, who made bihun (rice noodles) and mee suah (vermicelli), drying them in the open. Until today, this...

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