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A modern indoor pool area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A wall with large numbers '20' made of a textured material, possibly moss, and a water dispenser to the left.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

1.2 km from The Light City

Munavar

SAR 238

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings with balconies.

A room with a ping pong table, several chairs, a clock, and a window with blinds.

A swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by a concrete deck and palm trees.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

2. International House

1.1 km from The Light City

Joe

SAR 84

SAR 110 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern chair by a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, a bottle of wine, and a vase with flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with two plush toys, and a chair by the window.

A high-rise building with multiple balconies and a swimming pool area.

3. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

2.7 km from The Light City

Nam Yon

SAR 209

SAR 237 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a door with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

A marble staircase in a hotel lobby with framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden hanger, and a small table with a kettle and cups.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

Gelugor, 2.9 km from The Light City

Abdul Latheef

SAR 110

SAR 130 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A clear swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a wooden structure.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a large window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a TV, teal sofa, and a dining area with white chairs.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

5. Century Bay Private Residences

Gelugor, 3.1 km from The Light City

FIONA

SAR 141

SAR 178 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

An elevator, a mirror, and a console table in a hallway.

A lobby with a wooden bench, a potted plant, a tiled floor, and a reception desk.

A hotel entrance with a wooden door, a sign above reading "DEWAN TUN TEJA", and a "LEVEL 3" sign on the wall.

6. AG Hotel Penang

Gelugor, 1.4 km from The Light City

Tayseer

SAR 124

SAR 160 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

A spacious living area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a dining table with benches.

7. Urban Suites

2.1 km from The Light City

Chin Meng

SAR 198

SAR 209 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A corridor with tiled flooring, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

A narrow alleyway with buildings on either side, potted plants, and a 'Welcome' sign at the entrance.

A restaurant entrance with a signboard, potted plants, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk with a mirror, and a coffee maker.

8. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

Gelugor, 0.9 km from The Light City

Nor Azila Binti Abdul

SAR 114

SAR 148 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern dining area with a table set for four, white chairs, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a refrigerator, a sink, and a clock on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a wardrobe, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern building with a rooftop pool, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

9. Urban Suite Penang

2 km from The Light City

Narendra Nandkishore

SAR 199

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A high-rise residential building complex with multiple apartment buildings, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A room with a sofa and two armchairs, large windows, and a black floor.

10. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

2.1 km from The Light City

SAR 166

SAR 179 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern multi-story hotel with a central swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a covered walkway.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, air conditioning units, and visible windows.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with white bedding, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the city through large windows.

A minimalist room with a wooden bed, a round rug, a wooden bench, a table with pink candles, and several potted plants.

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

3.1 km from The Light City

julaihi

SAR 53

SAR 69 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A reception area with a flat-screen TV, framed artwork on the wall, and a reception desk.

A multi-story building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a green awning.

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

2.4 km from The Light City

SAR 100

SAR 120 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A gym with a rack of dumbbells and a window with a view of buildings.

An aerial view of a residential area with a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a road with vehicles.

A playground area with a climbing structure and a seating bench.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

13. Urban Suites - Dolphin's Home

2 km from The Light City

SAR 196

SAR 270 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a unique curved design, surrounded by lush green trees.

A balcony with a curved glass railing, a wooden floor, and a table with chairs.

A modern building with a curved swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table, and a large window with a view of a balcony and buildings.

14. ArteS Suite Penang

Gelugor, 3 km from The Light City

SAR 225

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A room with a closed door, a wooden floor, and a visible doormat.

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a sign for 'Urban Suites.'

A kitchen with a sink, a faucet, a soap dispenser, and a towel hanging on a rack.

A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by greenery and a tall residential building in the background.

15. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

2 km from The Light City

SAR 425

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bed with blue bedding and a towel on it.

An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, a built-in bar, and a cityscape view.

A swimming pool with a view of a bridge and mountains in the background.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and benches arranged in rows.

16. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

2.2 km from The Light City

SAR 158

SAR 173 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor basketball court at night with a goal post and a fence.

A modern building with large glass windows and a metal framework.

A wet floor with a puddle and a sandy area, a glass railing, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern lobby with a marble floor, seating area with chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

2 km from The Light City

SAR 202

SAR 293 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

18. SK Budget Hotel

3.1 km from The Light City

SAR 42

SAR 52 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bed with a plush toy, a window with a view of buildings, and curtains.

A gym with rows of dumbbells on racks, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, two chairs, a round table, and a large window with a city view.

A long swimming pool with a view of a cityscape and mountains in the distance.

19. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

2.1 km from The Light City

SAR 255

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern room with a large window, a framed abstract artwork, and a bouquet of flowers on a gray sofa.

A modern living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa and two armchairs, large windows with a city view, and a decorative wooden panel.

20. URBAN SUITES SEA VIEW GEORGETOWN PENANG

2 km from The Light City

SAR 522

SAR 576 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Light City

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre	8.6 Excellent 19 reviews	View
International House	8.0 Very good 103 reviews	View
Penang Straits Garden Georgetown	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Lee Luxury Home USM Penang	10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews	View
Century Bay Private Residences	6.6 217 reviews	View

Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

Urban Suite Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Family friendly apartments and great facilities."

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay for 3 nights.. good amenities and clean."

International House

8/10 Good

"yes"

Urban Suites

8/10 Good

"easy access to pool and they had vending machines selling various things. i was happy there was one machine selling feminine products which i needed it at a very last minute. place is quiet and peaceful. room needs more mirror so when getting ready easy for us to look at ourself. long mirrors or big mirror in the room itself will be helpful "

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

"nice "

U Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel for stopover in Penang."

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang during your trip to Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Lotus's E-Gate

You can enjoy retail therapy at Lotus's E-Gate during your stay in George Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Penang Bridge West End

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Mukim 13 Paya Terubong with a stop at Penang Bridge West End. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Catch an event at Penang Youth and Sports Complex during your trip to Kampung Batu Uban. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

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Holy Spirit Cathedral

Holy Spirit Cathedral is just one of the places to see in George Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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P Ramlee Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at P Ramlee Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to George Town. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Penang State Mosque

After visiting Penang State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in George Town. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Light City?

The Light City is located in Mukim 13 Paya Terubong. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 11 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to The Light City?

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Light City. Other good choices close by include Anggerik Lodging Hotel and International House.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Light City?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Light City.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Light City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near The Light City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Light City?

To find more details about updating your stay near The Light City or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near The Light City?

You'll want to browse the collections at Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang State Museum, and Pinaon Time Tunnel. Kapitan Keling Mosque, Kek Lok Si Temple, and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around The Light City. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Penang Hill and Penang Botanical Gardens.

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Our top choices for The Light City hotels

1. Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

2. International House

3. Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

4. Lee Luxury Home USM Penang

5. Century Bay Private Residences

6. AG Hotel Penang

7. Urban Suites

8. Anggerik Lodging Hotel

9. Urban Suite Penang

10. Urban Suites by Stellar ALV

11. Eastern Court 22 by Sanguine

12. Sunstone Hotel Penang

13. Urban Suites - Dolphin's Home

14. ArteS Suite Penang

15. Urban Suites Jelutong 3BR Apartment with Infinity Pool · Near George Town · 18min to Airport

16. Leisure City NightView 2BR Urban Suites Georgetown

17. Urban Muji Retreat Suites

18. SK Budget Hotel

19. Designer Suites George Town + LG Water Purifier【City View】

20. URBAN SUITES SEA VIEW GEORGETOWN PENANG

Compare popular hotels close to The Light City

Top The Light City Hotel Reviews

Urban Suite Penang

Shō Hotel Penang Waterfront Convention Centre

International House

Urban Suites

Penang Straits Garden Georgetown

U Hotel Penang

Other attractions near The Light City

THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang

Lotus's E-Gate

Penang Bridge West End

Penang Youth and Sports Complex

Holy Spirit Cathedral

P Ramlee Gallery

Penang State Mosque

Frequently asked questions