Shopping in Penang is exciting with a number of options to select from. One can either shop along the streets which are more economical, both during the day time and night time. On the other hand the large and comfortable shopping complexes cater to the top-end shoppers.   

The shopping complexes are normally open from 10 am till 10 pm in the night providing additional time for the busy shoppers. Unlike street shops, the prices are fixed and bargaining is not a commonly held theme.

Shopping malls are bountiful in Penang and some of the highly populated Plazas are the Plaza Gurney, Komtar, Pragin Mall. Plaza Gurney presents a variety of international brands like Nike, Giordano, Versace and British India. At Komtar which is the oldest shopping mall in Penang, the shoppers can find Superkomtar and Yoahan which are two departmental stores. Also Pragin Mall consists of a wide variety of items that the shoppers would be passionate about, such as textiles and accessories, pharmaceuticals, restaurants and bars including food courts.
    
When shopping in Penang, it’s vital to have some time to spend comparing prices and the quality of items. It’s always best to embark on the shopping journey from Jalan Macalister and proceed to the other by roads depending on what one’s shopping needs are.

China town is another popular shopping destination, the hometown of Chinese migrants to Malaysia. In these shops the shoppers can find jade jewellery, popular watch brands and different varieties of electrical appliances.  Similarly, Little India exposes a shopper to Malaysias Indian side, showcasing sarees, shalwars, jewellery and  Indian sweets.       

An antique lover will find Jalan Pintal Tali an attractive place, with an extensive collection of unique and elegant looking antique clocks, porcelain, coins, glass items and ceiling lamps.

A number of hotels are located in close proximity to these shopping destinations, out of which the Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang is prominent, making their stay at the hotel an exciting experience with the wide rang of services provided.