Gurney Plaza

Impressive mall with incredible crowds, superb discounts and plenty of brands to select from across all unique classification of categories. Gurney Plaza is one of those malls that Penang does really well — lively, convenient, and full of character. Sitting right along the famous Gurney Drive stretch, it’s an easy go-to whether you’re shopping, eating, hiding from the heat, or just killing time in a very enjoyable way. The mall has a solid mix of international brands, local favourites, and everyday staples, making it great for both casual browsing and proper retail therapy. It’s not flashy-new, but that’s part of its charm — everything feels familiar, easy to navigate, and practical. Bonus points for having pretty much everything under one roof, from fashion and beauty to electronics and essentials across a massive 7-8 storey building. Food is where Gurney Plaza really shines. There’s no shortage of options, whether you’re craving local Penang flavours, café hopping, dessert breaks, or a full sit-down meal. The food court is consistently popular, and for good reason — tasty, affordable, and full of choices. Entertainment-wise, the cinema and arcade add to the fun, making it a solid hangout spot for families, couples, and friends. It does get crowded during weekends and peak hours, but the energetic buzz kind of adds to the experience.

A good mall to spend time, for general shopping or eating out. Loved the vibes. There are a nice variety of different outlets. Started from basement and moved up. If you wish to, you can park your car in the basement. One needs to walk around to check out the place. The food court is on the top floor. You can use this mall to catch up with friends. Parking is either within the mall or outside (need to get a Penang smart parking app for adding the parking charges)

A vibrant and well-designed mall that truly comes alive on weekends. From shopping to fine dining, everything you need is conveniently located under one roof. The basement food hall offers an impressive range of cuisines — perfect for dinner after a day of browsing the shops. Don’t miss the cinema on the top floor for a relaxing movie experience to end your visit. A well-rounded destination for both locals and travelers alike.

Gurney Plaza is one of the best shopping malls in Penang — modern, clean, and filled with a great variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. From luxury brands to local boutiques, there’s something for everyone. The cinema, cafés, and dining spots offer a comfortable place to relax, and the seafront location gives it a nice breeze and scenic view. The mall is well-maintained with friendly staff and convenient parking. Whether you’re shopping, catching a movie, or enjoying local food nearby, Gurney Plaza delivers an excellent experience every time. Definitely a must-visit destination when in Penang!

Gurney Plaza is a fantastic one-stop destination with something for everyone. It boasts a massive variety of shops, from high-end luxury brands to everyday favorites. The dining options are excellent, featuring a diverse mix of trendy eateries and a large food court for local flavors. Plus, the modern cinema makes it a perfect spot for entertainment. Whether you’re here for a shopping spree or a quick meal, it’s easily the best mall in the area!

A multi-storey department store with expensive branded shops mainly on the lower levels. There are a lot of restaurants on the basement level and a food court on one of the upper levels. Also a cinema complex, a play centre and a good place for buying laptops on the upper levels

Big and nice mall in Gurney bay, it has all the mid rajged brands that you are looking for with jice eletronics outlets and wide range of restaurants and Cafe. It’s a nice scape in Penang Georgetown.

One of the best and large mal at Penang island, many more luxury brand in here. And more restaurant. Gurney plaza very comfort for hang out. Very like gurney plaza

Mall in Georgetown that has everything you need. I came here for the local pharmacy and to get some skincare. Not only were there numerous options, I ended up staying a while and exploring all the food options! The bakeries in the mall are great as well. Biggest downsides is that it is touristy and navigation is hard - I couldn't find a store directory or anything. You have to just plan to roam around for a while or use Maps. Wish I had more time to explore :)

High end stores to check out and yummy places to eat. We took the hotel shuttle down so we could wander around. It turned into a sampling of desserts with lunch in between. We walked into Watsons for first aid stuff, looked at jewelry at Wah Chan, had some Haagen Dazs and Famous Amos. Went into Hugo Boss and Adidas. Checked out Leica cameras - very cool. Mostly window shopped as luxury brands. Staff were very nice. Clean and comfortable in the air conditioning.

Oh great, another huge shopping centre that I can get completely lost in because there are no information booths, and all the information panels aren't working. Seriously, at least in KL they had some people sitting in a booth to tell me what to look for and where to go (politely of course), but not, not this one. Let's just assume that everybody has intuition to be able to actually find a place that sells a bowl and spoon. It's not as if they don't have any time on their hands, or their mobile phone happens to be working. Yeah, inconvenience.

Guerney Plaza Penang Shops look better now. Not sure if they have refurbished the place. 8 levels of shops. A good variety of shops. Love the sticker label shop

There are three main malls on the Penang Island. And sixteen more being constructed as we speak. Gurney Plaza is and mine and many of my coworker's favorite in variety of stores and location. GP is located on Gurney Drive (makes sense) a short walk away from the more luxurious and newer Paragon Mall. There's a Parkson Department store on one end of the mall along with a mix of popular fashion stores (Top Shop/Man, H&M, Mango, Guess etc) on the first floor and smaller boutique stores on the upper stores. On the seventh floor is a fitness center, Jatomi Gym, and a movie theater. Best features of this mall: + Cold Storage on the basement level + Indoor food stalls and restaurants (also basement level) + Nando's + Outside seating and cafe area between GP and G hotel I'm not a fan of: - Their parking garage is a maze/black hole - Escalators are only accessible from the parking area which is a maze/blackhole - Crowds... especially during the peak travel seasons and holidays

This is one of the favourite for to go for lunch and tea time. and all the service crew was friendly and inform customers about daily specials, suggestions desserts and beverages. And food and beverages price is reasonable.

Wanna go somewhere where familiar brands are found even when you are away from home? this is your plaza! Run by capitmall so it's not surprising the layout and brand names available are not strange to Singaporeans. Easy to get to if you use a taxi or Grab.

Squidboy in gurney plaza sucks when it comes to service, they have 4 people behind the counter but took 15 minutes to serve 3 people as the owner kept fussing around behind the counter even if she doesnt know what she is doing...

This is a large, modern mall that is seemingly in transition, with several stores closed -- but still labeled on the maps and directional signs throughout the mall -- and several renovation projects in progress. (It's actually kind of a weird mixed feel between a modern mall and an older, worn one to me, but I felt that the modern feel prevailed.) There are a few twists and turns to what at first glance can seem to be a relatively straightforward mall -- several floors have additional halls, and a few of those halls connect to an additional three- or four-story section of further shops (mostly stores selling shoes, wellness, and younger-person-focused fashion). While it had steady business when I visited, I still found the mall to be somewhat quiet and boring; that said, I liked the liveliness of the loud and bustling underground floor, where there are numerous restaurants and food stalls, plus a wide variety of stores selling everyday basics. Speaking of food, there are several restaurants throughout the mall, plus a large outdoor area with 10 or so restaurants and bars. A movie theater is located on the top floor, and there are at least a couple of arcades and a laser tag venue. The front of the mall once was across the road from the Strait of Malacca, but it now looks out on a construction desert of a massive land reclamation project.

Gurney plaza is a famous mall in Penang, and the best, to my opinion. Is is a high class shopping mall, so if you want a bargain, it is not a place for you.