Why go
- State in Malaysia.
- Served by Penang International Airport (PEN).
History
Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is divided into two parts by the Strait of Malacca: Penang Island to the west, where the capital city George Town is located, and Seberang Perai on the mainland Malay Peninsula to the east. These two halves are physically connected by the Penang Bridge and the Second Penang Bridge. The state shares borders with Kedah to the north and east, and Perak to the south.
Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Fast Food · Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides. Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Lot… · kfc.com.my
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · coffeebean.com.my
Asian, Coffee Shop, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 77 Jalan Rangoon, George Town, 10400 · yuehong.com.my
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, halal · 4B, 4C & 4D Jalan Sungai Dua, Sungai Dua, 11700 · mcdonalds.com.my
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:30 · sushi-king.com
Fast Food · Real fresh meat, no Ramly paddy. Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating
Chinese, Coffee Shop, Local, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1N Lorong Delima 5, Gelugor, 11700 · facebook.com
Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:30, 16:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 17A Medan Batu Lanchang, Jelutong, 11600 · facebook.com
Malaysian, Restaurant · Malaysian restaurant · papparich.com.my
Bubble Tea, Taiwanese, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 71-1-15 Jalan… · blackball.com.my
Thai, Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 18:00-25:00 · Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, Georgetown, 10200 · facebook.com
Modern Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 14:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 68 Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 · gencommunaltable.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · No. 72-1-17 Jalan Mahsuri, 11950 · dandy.com.my
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 · 11 Jalan Sungai Ujong, 10100 · facebook.com
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-03:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, halal, step-free access, air… · halab.my
Economy Nyonya Delicacies, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-11:00 12:00-15:30 · 125-D Desa Tanjung, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong, Penang, 10470 · facebook.com
Sri Lankan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 119 Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 · facebook.com
Yakitori, Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-26:00 · 5B Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 · facebook.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · No 10-C-23 Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 · n2umalaysia.com
Regional, Malaysian, Sandwich, Chicken, Indian, Fish, Salad, Burger, Seafood, Asian, Juice, Dessert, Afternoon Tea, English, Western, Restaurant · Opening… · eohotels.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-22:30 · 83 Lebuh Muntri · m.facebook.com
Tea, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-18:00 · 7 Lorong Kuching, 10350 · qinguantea.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 125 Jalan Timah, George Town, 10150 · restaurant-aujardin.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: air conditioning · 20A&B Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 · saigonbowl.my
Western Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 36 Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10200 · facebook.com
Taiwanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 11:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning ·… · littlehousekochabi.com
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa-Su 09:00-21:30; PH closed · Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10200 · twofrenchiesrestaurant.com
Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2-G-2 Lebuh Pekaka 1, Gelugor, 11700 · facebook.com
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-02:00 · 30 Jalan Nagor, George Town, 10050 · linktr.ee
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Su-Th 12:00-23:00, Fr,Sa 12:00-01:00 Features: halal, air conditioning
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:00 Features: takeaway
Hainanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:45,17:00-20:00; Su closed · 11 Lorong Bagan Luar 3, Butterworth, 12000
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:30 · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Th 12:00-22:00 · 168;170 Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 · deens-maju-nasi-kandar.goto-where.com
Noodle, Penang, Fruit Rojak, Fruit Juice, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday , 9:15AM to 5:30PM · 4 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100 · tradisistreetcorner.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-We 09:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options, air conditioning · 164 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 · foodartstore.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 Features: vegan options · 72-1-29 Jalan Mahsuri, 11950 · facebook.com
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:30 · 28 Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong 2, 11600 · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-00:00; Tu-Su 08:00-14:30, 16:00-00:00 · Persiaran Gurney
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 65 Lorong Love, George Town, 10200
Noodles, Ramen, Diner, Local, Regional, Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:30-14:30 · 58 Jalan Rangoon, George Town, 10400
Buffet, Dim Sum, International Cuisine, Seafood, Chinese, Asian, Sushi, Malaysian, Dessert, Salad, Restaurant · Features: halal, reservation required · 10… · eohotels.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Penang International Airport (PEN) 7.8 km to the centre
Penang, 07, MY — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 17 airlines (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly, Malindo Air…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Hong Kong, Kota Bahru… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 17 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, 734, 737-800, A319, A320) · 10 routes: Banda Aceh*, Bangkok*, Ko Samui*, Kota Bahru*, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur*, Kuantan*, Langkawi*, Phuket*, Singapore*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 7 routes: Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Langkawi, Miri, Singapore
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 7 routes: Banda Aceh, Ko Samui, Kota Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan, Langkawi, Phuket
- Malindo Air OD (ATR 72, 737-900) · 4 routes: Kota Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi
- Indonesia AirAsia QZ (A320) · 2 routes: Jakarta, Surabaya
- American Airlines AA (737) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Airlines CI (737-800) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Dragonair KA (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Express Airways UO (A320) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Jetstar Asia Airways 3K (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- SilkAir MI (A319, A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A319, A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (734) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.9 km from the centre · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 9.5 km from the centre
Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
Monkey Beach
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Aman Island
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Batu Kawan
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Penang Ferry (Butterworth to George Town)
Ferry route · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
Penang Ferry (George Town to Butterworth)
Ferry route · Penang Port Sdn Bhd
National Park Boat Service
Ferry route
Penang to Langkawi (Currently Unavailable)
Ferry route
Where to stay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy3ZzfCuDyg · Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · shangri-la.com
Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · shangri-la.com
Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringghi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · hotel.hardrock.com
16-1, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · hangoutspacez.com
No.165, Jalan Besar, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia · booking.com
2, Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · amari.com
28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · lexissuitespenang.com
14A, Stewart Ln, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia · georgetownheritage.com
Queensbay, 1, Solok Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · eastin.com
1919, Menara Sentral, Jalan Juru Sentral, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia · ihg.com
76, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Sunway Tunas, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · olivetree.my
2488, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kampung Gelugor, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · booking.com
No.5, Lintang Pantai Jerjak, Taman Jerjak Indah, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · centurybayprivateresidence.com
Jl. Kenari, Sungai Ara, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia · figtreehillresort.zoombookdirect.com
ABCD, NO.364, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Taman Tun Sardon, 11600 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia · powerhotelpg.com
31-1-11, Lebuh Nipah 5, Kampung Seberang Paya, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · theceoexecutivesuites.top
676, Jalan Sungai Dua, Taman Pekaka, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · uhotelpenang.com
559H, Jalan Sungai Dua, Desa Permai Indah, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · usmdwell.top
77, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · sleephotel.com.my
213, Jalan Bukit Gambir, Kampung Seberang Paya, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · marriott.com
56, Jalan Low Yat, Puncak Ria, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · hilton.com
64, Persiaran Bayan Indah, Bayan Bay11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · econtelhotel.top
Tingkat Bukit Kecil 3, Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
41, Karpal Singh Dr, Georgetown, 11600 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
727-E, Jalan Sungai Dua, Desa Permai Indah, 11700 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
Lebuh Nipah 5, Kampung Sungai Nibong, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
350-E, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Taman Tun Sardon, 11700 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Indoor
Lebuh Relau 2, Taman Desa Relau, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Indoor
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Penang International Airport (PEN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PEN has direct flights to 20 destinations on 17 airlines (incl. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Hong Kong, Kota Bahru…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, 8.9 km); routes include Penang Ferry (Butterworth to George Town), Penang Ferry (George Town to Butterworth), National Park Boat Service.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Penang (Pinang). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
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