Historic George Town
George Town
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Popular places to visit
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Penang State Museum
Housed in a handsome Victorian building, this museum traces Penang’s fascinating history through an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and artwork.
Fort Cornwallis
Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
Learn about the local history of George Town with a stop at Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Historic George Town
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025
Royale Chulan Penang
Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025
Victoria Garden Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025
Seven Terraces Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul, 2025
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025
Ascott Gurney Penang
Reviewed on 17 Jul, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater George Town area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Pulau Tikus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
Tanjung Tokong
Tanjung Tokong is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views, and you might also want to make a stop by Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
Gelugor
Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Historic George Town by Star Rating
- Destinations near George Town
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- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Penang City Hall
- Padang Kota Lama
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Penang State Museum
- Fort Cornwallis
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Penang Islamic Museum
- St. George's Church
- Queen Street
- Penang Vintage Toy Museum
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Pinaon Time Tunnel
- House of Yeap Chor Ee
- Cannon Street
- Han Jiang Ancestral Temple