Gurney Drive Penang

What is Gurney Drive famous for?

Gurney Drive is popular for high-end shopping malls, serviced apartments and restaurants. During my first visit to Gurney Drive, I explored Gurney Paragon and Gurney Plaza. If I plan to visit Penang next time, I will definitely stay near Gurney Drive. 

A number of high-end 5-Star Hotels are located on Gurney Drive offering amazing views of the ocean overlooking Butterworth. 

I parked my car outside the Gurney Plaza not realizing that there was paid parking till 10 pm. When I walked out of the shopping malls, my car we being loaded on the tow truck. I was lucky to make it on time and got away with paying RM 60 fine. 

Gurney drive also hosts food stalls at nighttime where you can try local delicacies at a very reasonable price. With 

With waterfront views and a coastal walk with some amazing views, Gurney Drive attracts large over the weekends. The area is equally popular with local crowds as well as tourists. 

Gurney Plaza Penang

Gurney Plaza Penang

Gurney Plaza Penang

G Hotel Gurney Hotel

Gurney Paragon

Gurney Paragon

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Gurney Paragon has a number of western-styled cafes and chains including TGI Fridays. I enjoyed dinner and coffee at the Malls and explored Gurney Plaza for some clothes. Gurney Plaza has a number of branded outlets and local chains as well. 

The street food market is open till midnight and you can taste a number of local seafood delights and noodle dishes. 

Where to stay at Gurney Drive?

If you are planning to visit Penang, I recommend staying at Gurney Drive. The hotels facing the waterfront have amazing skyline views all the way to Butterworth.