2024 Bukit Mertajam Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Oldest Church In Penang, Malaysia

#tripxplorproject Stepping onto the sacred grounds of St. Anne's Sanctuary, I felt a blend of anticipation and reverence. The journey to this revered site was marked by a mix of excitement and solemnity, as if each step brought me closer to a place of profound significance. As I approached the weathered chapel, its presence seemed to beckon me forward, urging me to immerse myself in its storied history and timeless spirituality. The origins of St. Anne's Sanctuary can be traced back to 1833, when Chinese and Indian migrant workers arrived from the Batu Kawan area in Penang. French missionaries from Batu Kawan came to Bukit Mertajam to minister to the Catholic families in the area, eventually leading to the establishment of the sanctuary. Inside, the scent of incense filled the air, mingling with the soft murmur of prayers that echoed through the sacred space. Wandering through the tranquil gardens, I marveled at the statues of Passion and the graceful architecture that surrounded me. Each corner of the sanctuary seemed to hold a piece of the past, a reminder of the enduring legacy of faith that had brought me here. Leaving St. Anne's Sanctuary, I carried with me a sense of peace and renewal, grateful for the opportunity to have experienced such a sacred place firsthand. Business Hours: 6 am _ 9 pm Address: Jln Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang Average Price per Person: Free #church #malaysia #penang #trip #couplestrip #awesomepic #deliciousfood #kualalumpur #kl #onedaytrip #jesus

Vangohh Eminent

#kualalumpurhotels Vangohh Eminent Hotel & Spa in Penang, Malaysia, is a luxurious retreat where contemporary design meets indulgence. This hotel presents sophisticated accommodations with modern aesthetics, providing a comfortable and stylish stay. The well-appointed rooms and suites offer a blend of elegance and functionality. Guests can unwind at the rooftop infinity pool, enjoy culinary delights at the on-site restaurants, and indulge in wellness at the spa. Vangohh Eminent, centrally located in Penang, offers easy access to cultural sites and vibrant street food. With its emphasis on comfort, culinary excellence, and a rejuvenating spa experience, it stands as a distinguished choice for travelers seeking opulence in Penang.

☕️ Daily Coffee @ Sentral Jaya

#malaysia Address: 23, Jalan Sentral Jaya, Taman Iks Bkt Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang We went to one of the outlets of Daily Coffee, located at Sentral Jaya, Bukit Mertajam. It has two floors, and for a much relaxing and quieter space - be sure to pick the upper floor! Nothing in particular was fancy about this place, but the price point were affordable in comparison with a lot of other cafes. The portions were big, especially their cup of coffee! They also serve food as well, including nasi lemak and more! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🍸 A SIP Cocktail Bar @ Bkt. Mertajam

#malaysia Address: No.23-6th floor, Juru Sentral, Jalan Juru Sentral, Juru Sentral, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang Located at Juru Sentral, A SIP is the only cocktail bar in Mainland Penang. They're definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of cocktails! There was a Halloween themed event happening when we were there, and as you may have guessed it - we had special cocktails and mocktails! The whole place was also decorated well, and they gave us each a pair of ghoul rings that could light up. We had so much fun! Delicious cocktails and fun events, what more can you ask for? By the way, it is also a pet friendly bar! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🍰 Of Cakes and Coffee @ 65c ondo

#myfoodies Address: 16, Jln Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang 65c Ondo is well known amongst the locals for their fluffy white Japanese bread, and their delicious cakes. Most of their crowd were take aways (they stop their car at the side and purchase their bread), while there are lesser crowds for their cafe. One should definitely try out their coffee and cake selections too! Their outlet was beautifully designed and there were ample amount of seats and plugs available (3 levels!!) So comfortable! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

☕️ Ang Ang's Roastery @ ICON

#myfoodies Address: TBP4122, Jalan Kebun Nenas, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang Ang Ang's Roastery has it all - beautiful interior, amazing coffee, healthy food and delectable pastries! Originated from Bukit Mertajam, Ang Ang's Roastery now has outlets at Penang Island, and even in Kedah! One of our favorite outlet is located at Icon City, Bukit Mertajam. As soon as you enter the cafe, you'll be greeted with a beautiful, almost zen-like interior, and a high ceiling that makes the space cozy and comfortable. Ample amount of seats and table with plugs, and there's even a patio (though, not very suitable for the Malaysian heat)! Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@ BUKIT MERTAJAM RECREATIONAL FOREST!

BUKIT MERTAJAM RECREATIONAL FOREST ALSO KNOWN AS BUKIT MERTAJAM HILL IS A POPULAR DESTINATION AMONG OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS IN PENANG IT COVERS AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 37 HECTARES AND IS HOME TO A VARIETY OF FLORA AND FAUNA. THERE ARE SEVERAL TRAILS WITHIN THE FOREST THAT CATERS TO HIKERS OF DIFFERENT SKILL LEVELS, OFFERING SCENIC VIEWS AND A CHANCE TO IMMERSE IN NATURE. #passionpassport #foodie #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #tripblazers #cafe #awesomepic #summervacation #celebratewithtrip #passionpassport #travel #2023travelwish #couplestrip

WELL MAINTAINED CHAPEL!

THIS LOVELY CHAPEL IS A CATHOLIC MINOR BASILICA LOCATED IN BUKIT MERTAJAM PENANG. IT IS ONE OF THE PARISHES IN THE DIOCESE OF PENANG. THE CHAPEL IS WELL MAINTAINED AND WELL KEPT. WITH AMPLE PARKING IS AVAILABLE TO VISIT. ENTRANCE OF FREE, NO CHARGES IMPOSED. LOVELY PIECE OF HISTORY IN BUKIT MERTAJAM AND WORTH A VISIT. #passionpassport #foodie #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #tripblazers #cafe #awesomepic #summervacation #celebratewithtrip #passionpassport #travel #2023travelwish #couplestrip

HOTEL WITH COZY ROOM & CONVENIENT LOCATION!

SRI INDAR HOTEL IS SITUATED IN THE HEART OF BUKIT MERTAJAM AND SEBERANG PERAI DISTRICTS THE HOTEL'S LOCATION IS CONVENIENTLY LINKING TO THE PRAI INDUSTRIAL ESTATE JURU INDUSTRIAL PARK, BUKIT MINYAK AND BUKIT TENGAH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE AND KULIM HI TECH PARK. ROOM IS COZY WITH TIDY BED. AMPLE PARKING RIGHT INFRONT OF THE HOTEL. LOCATED NEXT TO THE MAIN ROAD. A MINI WATER DISPENSER IS PROVIDED IN THE ROOM. AIR CONDITIONER IS WORKING WELL. BATHROOM IS CLEAN. TOILETRIES ARE PROVIDED #passionpassport #foodie #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #tripblazers #cafe #awesomepic #summervacation #celebratewithtrip #passionpassport #travel #2023travelwish #couplestrip

🍰 Cafe Hoppin': Kekiya Bakehouse

#mymymemories Address: 13-2nd floor Jalan Juru Sentral Bukit Mertajam, 14000 Pulau Pinang There's a lot of cafes popping up in Bukit Mertajam, but if you have a sweet tooth, Kekiya Bakehouse is a cafe you need to try! Kekiya Bakehouse is located at Juru Sentral, Bukit Mertajam. They serve drinks and cakes, but as per their name, their cakes are one of the best! We tried a few of their cakes, but the one that stood out the most for us was the Yam cake! The yam was so fragrant and the cream was very fresh too! Everything melts in your mouth and it was such a pleasure eating it. The only downside is that the cafe is a little small, so it can get a little hectic and noisy! It is still worth going for all the delicious cake though 🍰 Rating (out of 5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Penang Mainland : an underrated gem

Everytime someone mentions about traveling to penang, it’s always on the island. But what about mainland? Here’s my experience there. Their foods are actually MUCH cheaper compared to the island, AND, here’s the best part : it tastes JUST as fabulous as the ones on island. The people there are just amazing! So friendly and multilingual. The accommodations? Also amazing. Their malls? They have a LOT. I highly recommend going to Bukit Mertajam and Butterworth #penang

Best Hotel

Vangohh Eminent Getting there - 3406, Jalan Machang Bubok 2, Taman Machang Bubok, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang Highlight - the 5-star Vangohh Eminent Hotel & Spa Bukit Mertajam lies in the Central Seberang Perai district, 0.7 miles away from Masjid Jamek Kampung Machang Bubok and 15 minutes' drive from Chinese Methodist Church Bukit Mertajam. #awesomepic #couplestrip

The Building, St. Anne Church 1946

Getting There - Car, Bus Taxi Attractions - Beautiful Church, Juru Auto City , Mengkuang Dam, Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest Food & Restaurants - subway, chinese restaurant famous char keow teow, and many more... Shopping - Alma Shopping Mall, Aeon Shopping Mall, Mega Mall Hotel - The Submit Hotel , OYO, Luscious Hotel #awesomepic #couplestrip #travel

CNY 2023 Day 2 Family Celebration

Iconic Hotel Penang Located at Icon City Bukit Mertajam, one of the hottest and vibrant areas at Mainland Penang, Iconic Hotel is accessible within 5 minutes from Juru Toll. The Hotel will have lion dance performance yearly on CNY Day 2.Ideally a place for a family gathering Buffet Lunch at the hotel restaurant after the performance. #yearofrabbit #iconichotels #newyearadventure #cny2023

Delicious yam rice

Went for dinner at Pusat makanan Dan minuman YMY,hawker centre,stall no 833,try the yam rice,so delicious and tasty ,the mix pork soup also good.Price is reasonable and the service is fast.Worth to try and highly recommended.

Fresh food court in Bukit Mertajam

Dinner went to Fresh food court in Bukit Mertajam.There are variety food stalls available here.Yam rice and pork soup are very tasty.Lobak also delicious.Price is reasonable.easy to find seat but slightly a bit hot.

MAGICAL AND ICONIC TRIP: ICONIC HOTEL ✅

Recommended place for those of you who wants to watch football. The staff is very friendly and the room is very accomodating. I love the way they treat their customer. The valet parking is very convinent. Every room including the elavator were equipped with refreshing hand sanitiser. More importantly, the nasi goreng special is superb with reasonable price.#2023TravelWish #MyTripVlog #tripblazers

Tropical Room with Big Jacuzzi !!!

#resortstyle Vangoh Eminent Hotel, Bukit Mertajam, Penang, MY We never heard about it before but after we go through the web, we found out that this is a very interesting hotel as they have a lot of theme for each room. As this is last minute booking only left Prison and Tropical theme. Because we travel with kids, of course we cannot choose prison theme, we book tropical theme and its a good decision. The room is large, with a super king size bed, Bali decoration throughout the room, the seperate sitting area, 2 tv, nice shower gel n bubble bath. Every room has a large jacuzzi bubble tub with Built In Speaker/ Radio. So awesome having a nice hot buble bath while listening to a nice music. We definitely will comeback here and try other room theme ❣️ #mytripvlog #tripblazers #awesomepic #couplestrip

ICONIC STAYCATION @ Iconic Hotel

Overall, the worth staycation ever. Very smooth check in and check out with free face mask and drinking water to all guest. All rooms are equiped with Bon coffee machine. Please savour the scrumptious cuisine in Mezza9 and Crumbles Cream cafe. I recommend you to try the mocha, satay and posh fries. Hotels - 5 Stars Food & Restaurants - 5 Stars Very iconic staycation indeed.

Bukit Mertajam Penang

One of the best hotel located at Bukit Mertajam Penang. The room was very beautiful and the price was extremely affordable. Definitely a 5/5 for the cleanliness. The lobby was beautiful and there was also some good bars to chill and hangout. The place was lively after 8pm as there was live band performance and not to forget about the staff there, all the staff was really friendly and helpful.💕

Breakfast Buffet

The breakfast buffet here was worth the price. They had many varieties for us to choose. The nasi lemak was delicious. They had a lot of sweet desserts too. The place was spacious and beautiful for some good pictures. Located at 1st floor, Iconic Hotel, Penang, Malaysia. Not to forget about our stay there. The Hotel was really clean and highly recommended. Best place to go with family 💕

Nice HK style restaurant for lunch!

Awesome place for lunch if you crave for some Hong Kong food, The HK boy cart noodle have alots of set lunch to choose from! Taste was good and price are reasonable too! #celebratewithtrip

Great Place For Coffee Break @ Icon City

Lovely place for a coffee break! The environment is peaceful, great for work meeting or gathering with friends. They serve good coffee too and sell very nice coffee bean with a very reasonable price. Outside seating is available too, very nice to sit outdoor during night. Nice place for coffee! #celebratewithtrip

Summit Hotel Penang

The price of the hotel is cheap and reasonable. It has a large swimming pool. The room condition is comfortable and spacious. The hotel staff are friendly. Close to the city and shopping places. There are many food shops near this hotel. My family and I are satisfied. There are many interesting places in Penang. Suitable for families and newlyweds. Thank you.#deliciousfood#staycation#foodie#cafe

Best place to have lunch @ Icon City BM!

Ssambap Korean Restaurant by far is the most authentic korean food in Icon City. Their set lunch is very tasty and good value as well. Even you just order a set lunch, they will provide 7-8 side dishes! #celebratewithtrip

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Dua Sua Ka Cafe for you! 🍰☕️

one of the best cafe in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. a new spot to visit if you consider yourself as a coffee enthusiast. i love the ambiance as it is not the usual cafe vibe that you got anywhere. it is kinda like a bit of bar with wooden interior and a cafe combination. not to forget the barista can help you to pick the beans which think suits your mood of the day!

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Perda city Flea Market in Bukit Mertajam

In Penang, there’s a new spot to visit , it’s said to be the biggest flea market in Penang mainland with over 150 vendors and opens daily till midnight. There are selling a variety of street food, clothes and others. It is located at Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam. Vendors here set up their stalls as early as 10am, but the market usually bustles with crowds around 5pm. If you’re here to get a wacky souvenir, scour boxes of accessories and perfumes, or browse through quirky arts and crafts displays, be sure to arrive early for the best finds. As it stays open till midnight, it’s also worth a visit if you ever get late-night craving. #gooutside #foodie #本地遊

Iconic hotel in bukit mertajam penang

Address - 71, Jln Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang Ambiance/Facilities/highlights- new hotel, very comfortable room pillow and bed, have a coffee machine in the room parking is easy but you need to ask for a parking ticket to go out many chinese restaurants, no malay restaurants around the hotel. starbuck also nearby in the same area the kitchen for breakfast is halal certified make the Muslim confident to eat breakfasts spread many food and variety to choose Avg. Price per Person - price is around 500++ for 2 night weekday rate Rating - 4/5 #penanghotel #penang #pulaupinang #hotelpenang #bukitmertajam