Penang is a tropical state of Malaysia comprising Penang Island and a neighbouring portion of the mainland.
When tourists, travellers or holidaymakers talk of visiting Penang, they’re usually referring to the island, which is where you’ll find a number of family-friendly tourist attractions and beach-side resort towns as well as the bustling and historic state capital, Georgetown.
Lets look at things to do in Penang for families, Tripcarte will also give you some ideas on where to find the best family rooms, hotels and accommodation in Penang.
Getting to Penang and Transport on the Island
Penang is an easy bus ride from Kuala Lumpur. Buses in Malaysia are excellent, comfortable and cheap. The bus takes you over the bridge, straight to the island where you can connect with local buses.
Penang also has its own island airport with direct and frequent links to most neighbouring countries, including Bangkok and Singapore. Find information on Penang Airport here.
The train will take you to Butterworth, on the mainland portion of Penang state. Kuala Lumpur to Penang is a 6-hour ride.
On Penang Island itself, there is a good, modern bus service, although buses around Georgetown can be very busy and the roads winding. Bus journeys can be very long. There are plenty of taxis on the island and in Georgetown, don’t miss the famous trishaws! You might also consider hiring a car if you really want to explore the island.
Finding Family Rooms and Accommodation in Penang
Travelling with children, we find it’s often easier to book hotels in advance rather than travelling on-the-fly. We would certainly recommend booking online for Penang as we didn’t find it a very easy place to find accommodation on foot.

Most visitors to Penang either stay in Georgetown or in Batu Ferringhi.
Top Hotels for Penang Include:
The Eastern and Oriental Hotel. Georgetown
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Batu Ferringhi
Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La. Batu Ferringhi
Holiday Inn Resort Penang. Batu Ferringhi
Museum Hotel, Georgetown
Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Batu Ferringhi
Parkroyal Penang Resort, Malaysia. Batu Ferringhi

Things to do in Penang Malaysia for Families
To see everything Penang has to offer quickly and easily, it’s possible to book a tour. Tours on offer include full days, half days and short tours. You can take a private tour, a food tour or be part of a group. You can check out and book any of the tours available on Penang here.
There is more than enough to keep you and your family busy on Penang for a couple of weeks, alternate historical or cultural sites with fun activities for the kids. Don’t forget to try the amazing food on offer too, from hawker stalls to upmarket restaurants.
Highlights for families include:
Kek Lok Si Temple.
Climb to the top of the temple complex, on foot and by funicular railway. There are shops and a turtle pool on the way up to keep the children amused. An extraordinarily pretty temple. /div>
Don’t forget to book your hassle free Penang tickets only at PENANG