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Airy, stylish rooms in an upmarket heritage property offering an elegant lounge & loaner bikes. Set in Penang's historic centre, this upmarket heritage hotel is a 9-minute walk from Penang State Museum and Art Gallery. It's also 2 km from tours of Fort Cornwallis, an 18th-century English fortress. Featuring high ceilings, the airy, stylish rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and shared bathrooms. Family rooms sleep up to 4 guests. Upgraded rooms add en suite facilities, and tea and coffeemaking equipment; some have sitting areas and minifridges. There's an elegant lounge. Loaner bikes are also available.

Sambal, a Michelin-starred gem in Penang, offers a cozy vibe and a fusion spin on Nyonya cuisine, perfect for foodies seeking unique flavors.

Unpretentious hotel with British Colonial accents, offering a rooftop lap pool & a veranda. An 8-minute walk from the elaborate Goddess of Mercy Temple, this unpretentious hotel housed in a row of 19th-century townhouses is a kilometer from the waterfront Fort Cornwallis and 19 km from Penang International Airport. Relaxed rooms with 4-poster beds, mosquito nets and British Colonial accents feature minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some rooms have living areas and wooden vaulted ceilings. Room service is available. Amenities include a breakfast room set on a veranda, plus a rooftop lap pool.

Scaled-back rooms in a low-key hotel with a garden, a bar & a restaurant, plus free loaner bikes.

Colorful neighborhood with dozens of shops & vendors for Indian clothing, jewelry & street food.

This charming little eatery in an old warehouse boasts a rustic vibe, serving delicious local favorites like nasi lemak and refreshing drinks, all with friendly service.

Bright dorms & private rooms in a trendy hostel offering a guest lounge with a TV & games. Set on a busy intersection lined with eateries, this hip hostel in a modern building is 2 km from the 18th-century Fort Cornwallis, and 3 km from Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal on the Straits of Malacca. Featuring Wi-Fi, the bright, compact dorms come with bunk beds, lockers, personal reading lights and shared bathrooms, plus bed linens and towels. Private rooms are also available. Amenities include an airy lounge with a TV and board games, as well as bike rentals and guest laundry facilities. Breakfast is available.

Dive into Auntie Gaik Lean's Nyonya restaurant in Penang for an upscale, Michelin-starred feast of authentic Peranakan flavors and a warm, inviting vibe.

Bright dorms, rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel featuring an international cafe. Set in a bustling commercial area, this laid-back hotel in a contemporary building is a 9-minute walk from Fort Cornwallis, 1 km from the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and 6 km from the Gurney Plaza shopping area. Colourful dorms with bright accent walls have shared bathrooms; some offer bunk beds. Relaxed rooms and suites add private facilities and flat-screen TVs. There's a sleek cafe serving Malaysian and international cuisine, as well as guest computers. Breakfast is available.

Industrial-style rooms featuring Wi-Fi in a basic hotel offering a rooftop bar with city views. On a street filled with casual cafes, this simple hotel is 3 minutes' walk from Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi museum, a 14-minute walk from Fort Cornwallis and 16 minutes away on foot from Penang ferry terminal. Featuring exposed-brick walls, the snug, industrial-style rooms provide Wi-Fi, TVs and air conditioning. A rooftop bar has city views. Bike and scooter rentals are available.