✅ How to pick the best hotels & properties for Penang accommodation?

You can pick properties on the basis of top reviews from our travellers, their location vis-a-vis famous landmarks, budget and availability of facilities Top Rated/Reviewed Hotels Top 4 Star hotels Top Budget hotels for Stay Little Heaven by SkyHive BeachfrontVilla Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang The Sun 3BR 10pax @ Bayan Lepas sn902 Shamrock Beach Villas Penang Seaview Shamrock Beach Villas 12 (New) Queen’s Villa for 28Pax @Central of Penang Palm Residence Magazine Vista Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited URBAN SUITES SEA VIEW GEORGETOWN PENANG Greenlane98

✅ I have booked a stay at a resort recently in Penang for the coming month. Is there any way to get a free room upgrade?

Getting a free room upgrade in Penang totally depends on the season and the hotel (property). It’s quite usual for MakeMyTrip users to get room upgrades for free, during the off-season in Penang. You can also get an upgrade if a large number of rooms are vacant in the hotel or resort. Also, at the time of check-in, one can enquire about a room upgrade at the hotel reception. Visit Here for room upgrade!!

✅ What are the best localities in Penang to stay with family in a hotel?

There are 52 five-star, 89 four-star, 186 three-star, 13 resorts & 242 budget hotels in Penang. You can book hotels under different sets of budgets—MMT has 0 under Rs. 1000, 27 under Rs. 2000 & 247 luxury category hotels. The best area in Penang is George Town & the main attractions here are George Town & ESCAPE Penang Grab the Deals Here!!

✅ What are the budget properties featuring all required facilities to stay in Penang?

The best hotels are available near George Town, Bayan Lepas, Batu Ferringhi, Jelutong, Butterworth & Bukit Mertajam Here’s a list of the top five budget accommodations rated by our customers, near these areas : Ixora Hotel Chulia Mansion Vouk Hotel Suites Wesley Hotel Travelodge Georgetown

✅ Why do the hotel fares change so frequently in Penang?

The hotel room fares change frequently, depending on the inventory of a particular hotel. Season & flight fares also directly impact the hotel fares in Penang. To check out current offers Click Here!!

✅ Suggest some popular hotels & properties in Penang to enjoy holidays with family. What are the payment options available?

If you are planning a trip to Penang with your family, there are a large number of hotels and resorts, available at decent prices. The hotels listed with MakeMyTrip offer a wide range of services to make your trip hassle-free, and you can make your booking before you reach the venue. You can pick from these handpicked accommodations in Penang on the basis of our user reviews Eastern And Oriental Hotel Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang Penang Marriott Hotel PARKROYAL Penang Resort Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort . Also, you can try delicious local cuisine, at food joints located nearby these hotels. The different kind of payment options available if you book a hotel in Penang with MakeMyTrip are: Pay@Hotel, No Cost EMI, Credit Card & Debit Card.

✅ How many guests can one room accommodate, in the hotels located in Penang?

Most hotels in Penang permit additional guests to stay or share the room, at additional charges. Guest capacity also depends on the hotel’s policy, as every hotel has a different policy. Many hotels in Penang feature family rooms, which are large in size or have adjacent rooms sharing a common door. If you have any further doubts, you can contact the hotel’s helpline number or Check Here!!

✅ What are the 5 best luxury hotels in Penang offering excellent hospitality in 2026?

Here is a list of the top 5 best hotels offering excellent hospitality services in Penang Eastern And Oriental Hotel Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang Penang Marriott Hotel PARKROYAL Penang Resort Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

✅ Which are the most reviewed hotels of Penang?

These are most reviewed hotels in Penang. You can book your stay after going through the reviews. Here is a list of top reviewed hotels in Penang.

823 Properties in Penang

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DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Penang

Batu Ferringhi

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This 4 Star Hotel in Penang is located in Batu Ferringhi. Full Address of property is 56 Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Excellent4.3

(5154 Ratings)

₹ 5,450

+ ₹ 1,119 taxes & fees

Per Night

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

Batu Ferringhi | 2 minutes walk to Batu Feringghi Night Market

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Location of the Hotel is Batu Ferringhi View On Map (Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Water park & Spa & Swimming Pool.

Excellent4.6

(1031 Ratings)

₹ 10,271

₹ 10,071

+ ₹ 2,431 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Bayview Beach Resort Penang

Batu Ferringhi | 8 minutes walk to Batu Ferringhi Waterfall

Free Cancellation

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This 4 Star Resort in Penang is located in Batu Ferringhi. Full Address of property is Batu Ferringhi Beach Batu Ferringhi View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Very Good4.0

(1038 Ratings)

₹ 4,397

₹ 3,739

+ ₹ 1,080 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

George Town | 8 minutes walk to Lorong Love

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Location of the Hotel is George Town View On Map (139, Lebuh Carnarvon). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Bar & Restaurant.

Very Good4.0

(1069 Ratings)

₹ 2,740

₹ 2,434

+ ₹ 402 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Angsana Teluk Bahang

Penang | 2.8 km drive to ESCAPE Penang

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This 5 Star Hotel in Penang is located in Penang. Full Address of property is 11, Jalan Teluk Bahang View On Map Key amenities of this property are Water park & Spa & Swimming Pool.

Excellent4.8

(2576 Ratings)

₹ 10,535

₹ 6,594

+ ₹ 1,947 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Ascott Gurney Penang

George Town

Free Cancellation

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Location of the Hotel is George Town View On Map (18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Very Good4.2

(2447 Ratings)

₹ 11,634

₹ 8,490

+ ₹ 1,313 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

George Town | 6 minutes walk to Lorong Love

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This 4 Star Hotel in Penang is located in George Town. Full Address of property is 25-A Farquhar Street Georgetown View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Gym & Bar.

Very Good3.9

(1069 Ratings)

₹ 3,090

₹ 2,476

+ ₹ 780 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Royale Chulan Penang

George Town | 6 minutes walk to Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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Location of the Hotel is George Town View On Map (No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Excellent4.5

(1021 Ratings)

₹ 5,054

₹ 4,470

+ ₹ 1,054 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Cititel Penang

George Town | 3 minutes walk to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

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This 4 Star Hotel in Penang is located in George Town. Full Address of property is 66 Jalan Penang View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Gym & Bar.

Excellent4.5

(1566 Ratings)

₹ 5,479

₹ 3,944

+ ₹ 1,117 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Berjaya Penang Hotel

George Town | 7 minutes walk to George Town

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Location of the Hotel is George Town View On Map (1-Stop Midlands Park, Jalan Burma). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Swimming Pool & Gym & Bar.

Very Good3.8

(1157 Ratings)

₹ 4,423

₹ 3,430

+ ₹ 1,086 taxes & fees

Per Night

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AC Hotel by Marriott Penang

Kampung Seberang Paya

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This 4 Star Hotel in Penang is located in Kampung Seberang Paya. Full Address of property is 213 Jalan Bukit Gambir Bukit Jambul View On Map Key amenities of this property are Gym & Shuttle Service & Restaurant.

Excellent4.3

(2597 Ratings)

₹ 5,856

+ ₹ 1,353 taxes & fees

Per Night

Flamingo By The Beach Penang

Tanjung Bungah | 3 minutes walk to Tanjung Bungah Public Beach

Free Cancellation

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Location of the Hotel is Tanjung Bungah View On Map (Jalan Tanjung Bungah). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Very Good4.0

(1053 Ratings)

₹ 6,025

₹ 4,957

+ ₹ 746 taxes & fees

Per Night

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The Granite Luxury Hotel

George Town | About a minute walk to The TOP Penang, Theme Park Penang

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This 4 Star Hotel in Penang is located in George Town. Full Address of property is 191. Jalan Magazine View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Very Good4.2

(1953 Ratings)

₹ 5,990

₹ 5,591

+ ₹ 1,424 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Red Inn Court - Hostel

George Town | 6 minutes walk to Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau

Hostel

| Sleeps 2 guests

Free Cancellation till 24 hrs before check in

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Location of the Hostel is George Town View On Map (No. 35B & 35C, Jalan Mesjid Kapitan Keling, Georgetown). Top Facilities of this Hostel are Wi-Fi & Kitchen & Ironing Service.

Very Good3.6

(87 Ratings)

₹ 1,287

₹ 1,144

+ ₹ 157 taxes & fees

Per Night

Hotel NEO Plus

George Town

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This 3 Star Hotel in Penang is located in George Town. Full Address of property is 68, Jalan Gurdwara View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Very Good4.2

(3007 Ratings)

₹ 4,235

₹ 4,006

+ ₹ 598 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Hompton By The Beach Penang

Tanjung Bungah

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Location of the Hotel is Tanjung Bungah View On Map (No. 533, Jalan C.M. Hashim). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Swimming Pool & Gym & Bar.

Very Good4.0

(3542 Ratings)

₹ 5,458

₹ 5,249

+ ₹ 778 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Gurney Bay Hotel, A PARKROYAL Hotel

George Town

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This 5 Star Resort in Penang is located in George Town. Full Address of property is 53 Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Very Good4.2

(1016 Ratings)

₹ 6,223

₹ 5,515

+ ₹ 1,431 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Lexis Suites Penang

Bayan Lepas

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Location of the Resort is Bayan Lepas View On Map (28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar). Top Facilities of this Resort are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Very Good4.2

(2552 Ratings)

₹ 8,625

₹ 7,431

+ ₹ 1,984 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Eastern And Oriental Hotel

George Town

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This 5 Star Hotel in Penang is located in George Town. Full Address of property is 10 Lebuh Farquhar View On Map Key amenities of this property are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.

Excellent4.6

(1014 Ratings)

₹ 19,739

₹ 16,407

+ ₹ 4,772 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang

Batu Ferringhi | 6 minutes walk to Batu Ferringhi Beach

Free Cancellation

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Location of the Resort is Batu Ferringhi View On Map (Batu Feringgi Beach). Top Facilities of this Resort are Water park & Spa & Swimming Pool.

Excellent4.4

(1039 Ratings)

₹ 9,195

₹ 9,044

+ ₹ 1,954 taxes & fees

Per Night

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About Hotels in Penang

Penang is a vibrant island state situated on the northwest shore of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has long served as the connection between Asia’s kingdoms and as an essential outlet to the business sectors of Europe and the Middle East. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Malaysia. Its population showcases a mix of ethnicities, cultures, languages, and religions.
With the decline in transhipment port trade, the economy of the island state migrated towards hi-tech manufacture. The best Penang Hotels can be booked from the MakeMyTrip website or mobile app.

Budget Hotels in Penang

Budget hotels in Penang are ideal for travellers who want to save money on rooms and spend most of their time in outdoor activities. Cheap Penang hotels can offer decent rooms with essential facilities and services, including airport transfers and free Wi-Fi to ensure a hassle-free stay. Most of the lowest price hotels in Penang are located in areas like Georgetown and Bayan Lepas.

Penang Hotels by Star Rating

Ideal for travellers seeking a luxury stay and best-in-class services, 5 star Hotels in Penang boast of contemporary rooms with elegant interiors and offer a wide range of business and recreational options. Mostly located in Georgetown, Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi and Bayan Lepas, 4 star hotels in Penang feature comfortable rooms and offer impeccable services to tourists and corporates alike. During the peak season, it becomes difficult to find rooms in luxury hotels in Penang. In such cases, tourists can look out for affordable rooms in 3 star Hotels in Penang.

Best localities in Penang

George Town – George Town is declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO. It is one of the most loved spot for tourists as it has numerous pre-Second World War houses, nineteenth century religious edifices, and colonial buildings. Depending on your preference, you can choose to stay either in budget hotels like G Inn or luxury hotels like Burmahtel.
Batu Ferringhi – The most famous stretch of beach in Penang, Batu Ferringhi is located on the north coast, and has a plethora of luxury as well as budget hotels and beach resorts. With loads of water sporting activities, it is the most loved spot among both tourists and locals.
Bayan Lepas – The main industrial hub of the Penang Island, Bayan Lepas is a district in the south-eastern part of Penang. Home to the island’s international airport, it also has the largest shopping mall in Penang. While in Bayan Lepas, Eastin Hotel Penang is considered the best hotel to stay at.

Things to do in Penang

There are numerous places to explore if one hopes to experience the prismatic culture and long history of Penang Island; some of these are listed below:

Khoo Kongsi - This is one of Georgetown’s most intriguing attractions. It is a part of the goh tai seh (five big clans), which shaped the foundation of the Hokkien community.
Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower – Built by a local millionaire in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, this monument is a reminder of Penang’s imperial associations.
Gurney Plaza – Gurney Plaza is a waterfront shopping mall in Penang. It has over 57 food and beverage outlets that offer an array of local and international food choices.
Slippery Senoritas – Beyond being just a dance bar, this is one of the rare nightclubs of Penang with flair bartenders, who take the centre stage every night of the week by executing breathtaking synchronised bottle-juggling and fire-breathing performances.

How to reach Penang

By air – Located about 20 km away from the city, the Penang Bayan Lepas International Airport is one of the largest and well-equipped airports of Malaysia. All major carriers connect Penang via Kuala Lumpur from any part of the world.
By train – Train services are offered by KTMB, connecting Butterworth train station, which is at a stone’s throw from the ferry terminal that connects Penang Island.
By Car – Connecting Penang to the mainland and North–South Expressway, the inauguration of the Penang Bridge has made driving to the city highly convenient.

Local Transportation

Bus – It is the cheapest and most convenient option to get around Penang. You can enjoy a week of unlimited travel by purchasing a travel pass of only RM20 by Rapid Penang bus service.
Car – To cover more places in shorter time, you can rent a car for RM150 and move around on a comfortable sedan that seats five people.
Taxi – Travelling around in a taxi is not recommended as the taxi drivers do not use meters. However, you can insist the driver to use the meter or agree on a fix price before boarding the vehicle.
Trishaw/Bicycle/Bike Rental – This is the most inexpensive way to get a closer look of the city and the neighbourhood at your own pace.

Visa Information

Before travelling to Malaysia, ensue you carry a valid national passport or a travel document that is recognized internationally.
Passports must be valid for six months after arrival at Malaysia.
You must obtain a Visa Without Reference or Visa With Reference before entering Malaysia at the nearest Malaysian Embassies.

Best time to visit

Although Penang is a great place to visit throughout the year, the best time to plan a vacation would be around November to January. It is the liveliest time of the year as the bars and eateries are brimming with individuals during the merry-making season. MakeMyTrip hotels in Penang are well equipped with all the basic amenities. In some of them, you do not even have to pay an advance booking fee. MakeMyTrip offers great deals while booking all kinds of hotels in Penang, ranging from cheap budget hotels to luxury suits.

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