Gurney Drive

Upscale dining, shopping, and seaside promenades

Gurney Drive (Persiaran Gurney) is Penang's upscale waterfront boulevard lined with modern shopping malls, condominiums, and the famous Gurney Drive Hawker Centre. The seaside promenade is popular for evening strolls and jogging. Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon are the go-to malls for international brands, while the hawker centre is legendary for its char kway teow, laksa, and other Penang classics. The area represents the modern, cosmopolitan side of Penang.

Attractions in Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive Promenade

Penang's beloved 2km waterfront promenade for sunset strolls and seaside food.

Food in Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive Hawker Centre

Char kway teow - the wok hei (breath of the wok) flavour here is iconic

Penang's most famous hawker centre with dozens of stalls serving the island's greatest street food hits.

Where to Stay in Gurney Drive

G Hotel Gurney

luxury · RM400-RM900 per night

Sleek contemporary luxury hotel on Gurney Drive with infinity pool and direct mall access.

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