Hotels in Penang, Malaysia

Penang is a Malaysian island off the northwest coast, famous for its UNESCO-listed George Town street art and legendary street food like Char Koay Teow. The tropical climate keeps temperatures around 82°F (28°C) year-round, so the dry season from December to February is perfect for hiking Penang Hill's trails, while the rainier months from April to October mean fewer crowds at hawker stalls along Gurney Drive. During the monsoon from September to November, you can explore the 19th-century Clan Jetties or learn to cook Penang laksa in a local cooking class.