Thanks bro, it's very useful info since this's the first time I travel to Penang

I might plan to go hatyai by driving after this, is it wise and "safe" to do so? I'm going there with girlfriend, another 3d2n?(or 2d1n is enough?)

This post has been edited by heavensea: Feb 25 2016, 03:55 PM

Hi guys!

I really need some pointers here.

I'll be going to Penang for the first time end of this month (Arrive friday, back on Sunday). Will be staying at Hotel Neo+ Penang, Jalan Gurdwara.

I've tried researching on must-eat food and must-go places in Penang and it is too much that I don't think we are going to have enough time for that =(

I would really appreciate it if you can help me list down on must-eat food and must-go places in Penang. Preferably within walking distance from the hotel. If we have to get a taxi, how much on average does a taxi cost?

Thank you soooo much in advance =)

p/s
I've read about the Toy Museum in Jalan Tanjung Bunga, seem like a cool place to visit. Is it worth it? And if yes, is it really far from our hotel?

hi.. just want ask where can buy taste yummy biscuit ?

What kind of biscuits do u mean? is it penang local famous biscuits like Ghee Hiang or Him Hiang? or some local souvenir shops?

There's a Hin Bus Depot opposite your hotel & it's walking distance to Komtar. Other that that, street arts and murals are a bit far.

I'm not sure about taxi, but if you know where you wanna go, you may want to call Uber. Why not consider hire a local tour guide or driver for your 3D2N or 2D1N trip? We can plan for you! PM how many of you coming?

Penang Taxi are slaughter people price same as KL. Used Uber.

From Your Hotel, Can walk to Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul. Nasi Kandar Line Clear. Little India. Kuan Im Teng. Armenian Street wall painting. Chulia Street.
Shopping place will Avenue K near Komtar.
Night Food Market will be Lorong Baru. Near Sunway Hotel. Just walk along Macalister Road. At Maclister road also can buy famous Tambun Biscuit from Ghee Hiang 160.

Your Hotel are near to Rapid Penang 2nd Terminal. All Penang Bus must passed 2 placed, One at Komtar which near to your Hotel, Another one at Jetty (Weld Quay Terminal). Basically you can reach any part of Penang by Rapid Penang Bus at Komtar Terminal.

Those Toy Musuem are far from your Hotel. Reachable but waste some time at travelling plus your stay at Penang just too short. Better target Big places such as Kek Lok SI and Penang Hill.
Kek Lok SI area can try famous Laksa and Sister curry mee


Him Heang Sdn Bhd
162, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Ghee Hiang 160
216, Jalan Macalister, 10400, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

This 2 are the best of the best

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jun 9 2016, 02:53 PM

Hi guys

Will be going to penang for 2 days 1 night with my elderly parents.
Accommodation will be an airbnb house located at Lebuh Clark. Any nice food or places to go nearby my accommodation?

Thanks

Nearby your accommodation:
[FOODS]: New World Park (lunch), Chowrasta Market (breakfast), Red Garden (dinner), must also try Cendol at Penang Road, New Lane (dinner, not walking distance from your hotel)..

[PLACES]: KOMTAR, street arts in georgetwon heritage area, Little India, Beach Street (preferably Sunday morning), there are a lot of museums in Georgetwon area too..

I'd suggest u to rent a car or motorcycle(great experience)

Tq so much for your suggestions

Guys, this may not be a travel question but I'm going to ask here anyway.

I moved to Penang last week and I'm stuck here for the Raya break. I was in Penang for 3 months internship last year so I've been around quite a fair bit already. People I know are either on vacation or balik kampung for the break, so I'm alone here for the whole break.

My temporary accom is not really cozy so I don't like to stay in my room. So I'm desperate for suggestions on things to do, places to go etc etc to keep me occupied, which is suitable for single person. I've tried going bars in Georgetown, but hasn't really worked out for me since I'm just sitting there alone, sipping on my beer.

Hi peps,

I will be solo travel to Penang maybe on 10 Aug 16 by bus from KL. I stay likely 2 to 3 days depend. Since i worked in Penang for 2 years wayyyy back in the 96 renegade youth. I wonder is the transport still the same ?

Target for memory lane.. Sunshine square are, bukit jambul, Sg.Dua road area, Komtar, Pulau Tikus and Gurney Drive, Kek Lok Si temple and others...

Also i like to know which Inn or place to stay for a forevah alone fag like me .. huhuhuuuu i prefer to stay near the Komtar area as main focal point.

Bro, try join some communities e.g. Toastmaster clubs or finding sports kaki..

let me know if you need a private guide.. this is for budget backpackers..

Hi guys, planning to do a SG to KL to Penang. How much budget do i need and what are the things to see or eat (halal) there? I'm planning to go to KL by flight and to Penang by train. Appreciate if any of you guys can advice

This post has been edited by WanMB: Jul 10 2016, 07:24 PM

SO my girl and I (both non muslim, just to clear shit up) we're going down to Penang and looking for a cheap but comfortable hotel to stay in. Yes, im over the age of 18 just clueless about Penang. Tiny island but it has attitude problems. Will be driving down so parking would be nice to have around the hotel, Distance from "tourist spots" wouldnt be too much of a problem, driving anyways. Importance is just a comfortable place.

Also, non-muslims dont get raided by Jais or Jakim right? I do fine in KL, but I hear Penang is a sucker for this. I also know the answer to this question will either be a "yes" or a "yes, you idiot". Just making sure I actually get good rest

just search for any backpackers hostel...there are alot..

i recommend one hostel..rm65 per night..got aircon and personal bathroom..

75 travellers lodge..

Anyone who stayed in the heritage zone before? Will it be hard to find parking there? I'm planning to stay there on 29th sept to 1st oct. 29th and 30th will be on weekdays. So im hoping it will be easier to find parking on that two days.

Anyone wanna volunteer to start Penang V2?

Plan to go penang
Want to stay georgetown but too many hotel too choose XD
Basicaly budget per night is below 180
any penang local or those had visited before can intro me some good food place that must try
ya i google edi but just too many place and food to eat all

hotel? cititel express not bad nearby 1st avenue mall,can also check neo+,glow
food? I only know the penang road cendol lol, and maybe the nasi kandar