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Penang apartments

Superhost
Apartment in George Town
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviews

Urban Suites 3BR with Infinity Pool by BNB4U

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Apartment in George Town
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Hakuna Matata Apartment @ Urban Suites Georgetown

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Apartment in Bukit Mertajam
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviews

【NEW】Modern Comfort Studio@Juru Sentral Icon City

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Apartment in Tanjung Tokong
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Apartment with Netflix at St Quay (1 free parking)

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Apartment in George Town
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews

Mansion One Georgetown Gurney Gleneagles 2R2B

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Apartment in George Town
5 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews

Homie@Beacon#Wi-Fi#RoofTopPool

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Apartment in Jelutong
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Georgetown Premium Cityview Cozy Urban Suites

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Apartment in George Town
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

@Macalister 218 #wide seaview #3BR 2bath #6pax

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Penang beach vacation rentals

Superhost
Apartment in Tanjung Bungah
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

2BR Modern Beachside Apartment, Gorgeous Sea Views

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Home in Batu Ferringhi
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews

No 2 Spacious Luxury Holiday Home Ferringhi ᵔᴥᵔ

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Home in Batu Ferringhi
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews

Modern Luxury Holiday Home (3350SqFt)@ PR No.16

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Townhouse in Tanjung Bungah
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

527 BeachHouse @ 5 bedroom with Pool

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Apartment in Batu Ferringhi
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Beachfront By The Sea@Batu Ferringhi Penang

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Apartment in Batu Ferringhi
5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Beachfront Getaway @ By The Sea

Superhost
Villa in Tanjung Bungah
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews

Smell Rose Beach Garden-open gate is beach

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Apartment in Batu Ferringhi
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Direct Walk to beach @By The Sea-LV6

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Beach apartment rentals in Penang

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Apartment in Jelutong
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 90 reviews

Maritime Penang Duplex & Fully Seaview (New Unit)

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Apartment in George Town
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews

【SEAVIEW】Duplex SeaFront •Town •WiFi-Kitchen 83A

Superhost
Apartment in George Town
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 432 reviews

Penang Ocean View Resort (海角六号）

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Apartment in Pulau Pinang
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Sunset view @ Batu Ferringhi

Superhost
Apartment in George Town
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

Sri Sayang Resort

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Apartment in George Town
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 60 reviews

Urban Suites By Bold@Seaview

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Apartment in George Town
5 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Maritime l SeaView 2BR Duplex Georgetown l 8PAX

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Apartment in George Town
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Comfy Studio Seaview 118@Island Plaza#

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Your guide to Penang

All About Penang

The state of Penang comprises a strip of Malaysia’s mainland and Penang Island, directly off the coast of western Malaysia. Ornate, gold-brushed temples are dotted throughout the state, with the hilltop Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam as a prime example with its giant Buddhist statues and colorful lanterns. Penang Island’s capital, George Town, is the state’s cultural hub; its historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage City. At its busy night markets, street vendors cook up delicious local dishes like the classic char koay teow (shrimp fried with flat noodles) and Indian snacks like putu mayong (rice vermicelli topped with shredded coconut and sugar). Wander through the heart of George Town and you’ll find dozens of giant murals by local and international artists. Some 3D paintings are optical illusions, while others support local causes.

Penang is home to dozens of museums highlighting its history and contemporary life. The Penang State Museum and Art Gallery in George Town, in an 1817 former school, houses artifacts including traditional instruments, weapons, and photos; the art gallery has permanent and rotating exhibitions of contemporary sculpture, photography, film, and painting.

The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Penang

Penang has tropical, hot, and humid weather year-round. The rainiest time of year usually lasts from April to November. In winter, the three-day Hindu festival of Thaipusam sees colorful processions from George Town’s historic center to the more than 500 steps leading to Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthapani Waterfall Hilltop Temple. Throughout the summer, Penang celebrates public holidays like Malaysia’s Independence Day on August 31 with parades, food, and local performances.

In the fall, Deepavali, known as the Festival of Lights, recognizes the Hindu new year, when local Hindu temples and homes are illuminated to represent the start of a positive new year. For weeks leading up to Deepavali, you can shop from local vendors selling handmade saris, home decor, and sweets throughout the Little India neighborhood in George Town.

In the spring, all of Malaysia celebrates Wesak Day, a national public holiday and vibrant festival where extravagant floats are adorned with lights, flowers, and Buddhist symbols to celebrate Buddha’s birthday.

Top things to do in Penang

Temple of Nine Emperor

The Chinese Temple of Nine Emperor in Butterworth on Penang’s mainland is an elaborately decorated Taoist temple resembling ancient architecture with carved dragons along its pagoda roofs. The best time to visit is at night, when the archways to the temple are lit and embellished with hanging red lanterns. Leading up to Chinese New Year, the temple hosts night markets with vegetarian versions of typical Chinese dishes like pork char siew and roast duck, as is the custom at this time of year.

Penang National Park

The 3,000-acre Penang National Park is one of the world’s smallest national parks, packed with dense rainforest and two palm-tree-lined beaches. You might spot dusky leaf monkeys or long-tailed macaques on your trek through heavy jungle bush along the 4.5-mile Pantai Kerachut Trail to Turtle Beach, named for the turtles that nest on its shores.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

This 19th-century mansion turned museum in George Town houses thousands of artifacts detailing Peranakan history — the mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian heritage — in Malaysia over the last 200 years. The building’s dramatic facades and balcony-adorned courtyards conceal ornate rooms filled with European and Chinese antique furniture, traditional clothing, and dishware.

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