Where to stay in Penang

from €20/night10 hotels sampledMY
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3★+ hotels in Penang from €20/night (range €20–90, 10 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

SP Star Hotel hotel · Penang
from €20/night★ 3
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Hotel Seri Malaysia Kepala Batas hotel · Penang
from €25/night★ 3
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Greencity Hotel hotel · Penang
from €25/night★ 4
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Getting there

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Weather in Penang

Thu ⛈️ 33° 25° 💧63%
Fri 🌦️ 33° 24° 💧43%
Sat 🌧️ 31° 24° 💧43%
Sun 🌦️ 32° 24° 💧67%
Mon 🌦️ 32° 24° 💧43%
Tue 🌦️ 33° 25° 💧49%
Wed 🌦️ 32° 24° 💧49%

In Aug, Penang typically sees ~32°C daytime highs and 21 rainy days.

Best time to visit Penang — climate

Jan: ~31°C daytime, 17 rainy days 31° JanFeb: ~33°C daytime, 17 rainy days 33° FebMar: ~33°C daytime, 21 rainy days 33° MarApr: ~32°C daytime, 29 rainy days 32° AprMay: ~31°C daytime, 27 rainy days 31° MayJun: ~32°C daytime, 14 rainy days 32° JunJul: ~33°C daytime, 12 rainy days 33° JulAug: ~32°C daytime, 21 rainy days 32° AugSep: ~31°C daytime, 17 rainy days 31° SepOct: ~31°C daytime, 26 rainy days 31° OctNov: ~30°C daytime, 26 rainy days 30° NovDec: ~32°C daytime, 13 rainy days 32° Dec

Things to do in Penang

Top-rated tours and tickets from €43 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €57
3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Lunch Hop in George Town Penang★ 5.0 (41)
from €126
Orangutan (Orang Utan) Island Responsible Experience★ 5.0 (24)
from €43
Discover Secrets of Penang’s Food and Cultural Heritage★ 5.0 (21)
from €50
Penang countryside Balik Pulau Half Day Tour★ 5.0 (20)
from €90
Malay Culinary Journey Cooking Class for the Adventurous Foodie★ 5.0 (15)
from €79
George Town UNESCO World Heritage Historic City Walk★ 5.0 (14)

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About Penang

Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang; Mandarin: 槟城), renowned as the Pearl of the Orient, is a state on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the state consists of Pulau Pinang, or Penang Island, and Seberang Perai, the mainland strip facing the island, which are separated by a small stretch of the Strait of Malacca. Penang is rich in culture and history, with a unique mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and British influences.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for PenangData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in PenangCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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