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Penang is the second smallest of the 13 states of Malaysia, and Georgetown on Penang island is its capital. Penang state consists of two parts, Penang island and mainland Seberang Perai, connected by ferry from Butterworth across the 3km North Channel and by the 13.5km Penang Bridge, the longest in Malaysia.
Penang state population has more than 1.5 million, nearly half residing on Penang Island. Like most parts of east coast Malaysia the populations consists of Malays, Chinese and Indians.
Malay is the national language, but English is widely spoken.
Penang International Airport (PEN) has quite a few international and domestic services. Air Asia flies to/from Hong Kong, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Macau and Singapore. Other airlines serve cities like Taipei, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Langkawi, Medan, Phuket, Jakarta and Bangkok.
Travellers are spoiled for choice when it comes to food in Penang with plenty of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Nyonya, local seafood, street food and good old western favourites. The most famous local dish is Penang Laksa, well worth a try.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Cintra Street | 100, Cintra Street, Georgetown, 10100 Penang Islan Georgetown | Hostel | 73 |
| Baba Guesthouse | 52 Batu Ferringhi 11100 | Hostel | 75 |
| Berjaya Georgetown Hotel | 1-Stop Midlands Park Jalan Burmah | Hotel | - |
| Eden Fairway Condo | 11-01-01 Eden Fairway Condo Lorong Emas Batu Feringghi | Apartment | 83 |
| ET Budget Guesthouse | 47, Batu Ferringhi | Guesthouse | 82 |
| Hotel Mingood | 164 Argyll Road | Hotel | 77 |
| Huttonlodge | No. 17 Jalan Hutton off Penang Road | Guesthouse | 86 |
| Hydro Majestic Hotel Penang | Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi 11100 | Hotel | 67 |
| Love Lane Inn | 54 Love Lane George Town | Guesthouse | 70 |
| Old Penang GuestHouse | 53, Love Lane, Georgetown | Hostel | 87 |
| Oriental Hotel Penang | 105 Penang Road Penang | Hotel | 64 |
| Tune Hotels Downtown Penang | 100, Jalan Burmah Section 15, George Town | Hotel | 67 |
| YMCA International Hostel, Penang | 211 Jalan Macalister YMCA of Penang | Hostel | 78 |
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