Penang, MY holiday accommodation for 2019

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Destination guide

The charming area of George Town awaits your stay

Take a holiday to George Town and enjoy the area's temples, monuments and museums. This walkable and romantic city is well known for its restaurants, shopping and beaches. TESCO and Kek Lok Si Temple are just a couple of the must-see attractions. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Activities

Activities and attractions in George Town

Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes George Town a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

Penang Butterfly Farm (8.5 mi / 13.7 km)
Kidland Penang (0.2 mi / 0.4 km)
Penang Avatar Secret Garden (3.9 mi / 6.2 km)
Penang Bird Park (4.4 mi / 7.1 km)
PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
East Wind Watersports (7.2 mi / 11.5 km)

Weather

Seasonal weather in George Town

If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your holiday, March, February, May and April are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 32°F.

Natural highlights

Exploring the beaches and other natural features in George Town

Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, George Town is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:

Penang Hill (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
Penang Botanic Gardens (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
Penang Avatar Secret Garden (3.9 mi / 6.2 km)
Ferringgi Beach (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)
Tropical Spice Garden (7.6 mi / 12.3 km)
Teluk Bahang Beach (8.7 mi / 14 km)

How to get there

Transport to and around George Town

Fly into Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), the closest airport, located 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from the city centre.

Where to stay near Penang?

Our 2019 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 371 holiday rentals near Penang. From 256 Condos/Apartments to 8 Villas, find unique holiday homes for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best place to stay near Penang for a long holiday or a weekend break is on HomeAway.

What are the most popular destinations to visit in Penang?

There are many lovely places to stay for a long holiday or just a weekend break in Penang. From HomeAway travellers, the popular destinations to visit are:

Tanjung Bungah: 351 holiday rentals
George Town: 364 holiday rentals
Georgetown: 30 holiday rentals
Penang Island: 368 holiday rentals
Tanjung Tokong: 353 holiday rentals

HomeAway offers you the possibility to discover many other popular destinations in Penang! Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available in other popular destinations.

What are the main cities to discover in Penang?

Whether you are travelling solo or with family and friends, here are the cities in Penang with the largest selection of holiday rentals for a perfect city break:

Tanjung Bungah: 351 holiday homes
George Town: 364 holiday homes
Tanjung Tokong: 353 holiday homes
Jelutong: 364 holiday homes
Batu Feringghi: 342 holiday homes

For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday homes available.

Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Penang?

HomeAway offers a large selection of holiday homes near great places to visit in Penang. From HomeAway travellers, the more popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Penang Times Square: 373 holiday rentals
Straits Quay Mall: 374 holiday rentals
Kidland Penang: 372 holiday rentals
Gurney Plaza: 372 holiday rentals
Negeri Pulau Pinang Stadium: 349 holiday rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Penang listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection of holiday homes.