LUCKY HOLE

Quaint guesthouse offering 6 snug rooms, some with a/c, plus dining & a courtyard. On a narrow street, this quaint guesthouse in a building with wood shutters is 2 minutes’ walk from the nearest bus stop, a 4-minute walk from the Upside Down Museum and 6 minutes’ walk from Kimberley Street Night Market. The 6 snug, unpretentious rooms offer Wi-Fi and fans, as well as shared or en suite bathrooms. Some sleep up to 3 and/or have air conditioning. There are no TVs. Meals are offered in a casual dining area. There’s also a courtyard with an ornate wood staircase.

Contemporary hotel offering 2 bars, a hip cafe & a rooftop infinity pool, plus a spa & a gym. A 4-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, this sleek hotel is 3 km from Penang Botanic Gardens and 6 km from the 18th-century Fort Cornwallis. Sophisticated rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes and minibars. Suites add sitting areas. Some provide access to a club lounge with complimentary breakfast and drinks. Parking is free. Dining options consist of a trendy cafe and 2 bars (1 is rooftop). Other amenities include a rooftop infinity pool, a gym and a spa, plus meeting and event space. Breakfast is available.

"We are OPEN EVERYDAY during PUBLIC HOLIDAY and SCHOOL HOLIDAY"

Teksen is a must-visit Michelin-starred gem in Penang, serving up deliciously nostalgic Chinese comfort food that's worth the wait—just remember to book ahead!

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.

"Holy Guacamole - Mexican Restaurant & Bar. From the moment you walk through our door you can expect a warm welcome, lively atmosphere with calavera and a burst of fantastic flavors. Put all of this together and you've got the vibrant and fiesta feeling that Holy Guacamole is famous for."

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Relaxed hostel with minimalist quarters, plus a lounge, a shared kitchenette & free breakfast. In a historic rowhouse that once housed a frame-maker's shop, this casual hostel on a lively street is a 3-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and a 4-minute walk from Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, featuring a museum with murals and stone carvings. Functional mixed-gender or single-sex dorms have Wi-Fi, air conditioning and shared bathrooms, plus lockers and linens; some have bunk beds. Most rooms have windows. Private rooms are available, and some offer en suite facilities. Breakfast is available. Other amenities include a shared kitchenette, and a relaxed lounge with satellite TV. There are also inner courtyards.

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.

Biryani, kebabs & Indian flatbreads turned out in a bright, relaxed counter-serve with seating.