Historic George Town

George Town
Fort Cornwallis featuring heritage architecture
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque
Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views and a castle
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque featuring a mosque

Popular places to visit

Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(21 reviews)

This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall which includes an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(11 reviews)

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Kapitan Keling Mosque showing religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture

Kapitan Keling Mosque

4/5(10 reviews)

This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Fort Cornwallis featuring heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(13 reviews)

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis
Penang State Museum featuring heritage architecture

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.

Penang State Museum
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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.

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

Things to do

Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

S$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

S$183
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Armenian Street Penang

Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

S$140
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Bike tour of Malaysia

3.5Hours All-In-One Penang Heritage Bicycle and Trishaw Tour

S$82
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
3.5Hours All-In-One Penang Heritage Bicycle and Trishaw Tour
Tropical Spice Garden

Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm

S$171
per adult
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Trinity Meal of Penang

4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

S$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour
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Top hotels in Historic George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang
4.5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is S$190 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
S$190
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
"We loved the very friendly welcome on arrival and all of the Staff were wonderful throughout our stay. We can highly recommend it and it's very convenient for walking to everywhere ."

Reviewed on 20 Jan,2025

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
The price is S$37 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
S$37
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Book a stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"I think there are better options.."

Reviewed on 9 Jan,2025

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang
Royale Chulan Penang
4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang
The price is S$99 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
S$99
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"The hotel is very well place for those wishing to explore the city. Little India and Chinatown are fairly close and that's a relief as there are no alcohol sales in the hotel for thirsty guests. This is not mentioned on any site to our knowledge. The rooms are fine, the wifi powerful, and the value ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jan,2025

Royale Chulan Penang
Victoria Garden Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang
The price is S$81 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
S$81
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
Victoria Garden Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel
4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is S$256 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
S$256
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
"We absolutely loved Seven Terraces. It’s close to everything and has such a great vibe. The staff were so kind and friendly and the rooms are magnificent. We will be recommending it to everyone and can’t wait to come back and stay here again!!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Jan,2025

Seven Terraces Hotel
Mclane Boutique Hotel
Mclane Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
17 Lorong Pasar, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Stay at this 3-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"Not so much a boutique hotel as a better-than-average cheapie. Many rooms are windowless (not unusual for Malaysia) and the place is basically a reasonably well kept low-rise guesthouse, part of the multi-year gentrifaction of central George Town. Good in terms of nearby eating options and ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jan,2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town

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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 Kapitan Keling Mosque.

Clan Jetty
Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from KOMTAR to 1st Avenue Mall – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown George Town
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Pulau Tikus

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pulau Tikus and surrounding area, you can visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza.

Pulau Tikus
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Gelugor

Travellers enjoy Gelugor for its cafes and monuments. Consider checking out Penang Bridge West End while you're in the area.

Gelugor
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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(17 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Avatar Secret Garden.

Tanjung Bungah

Historic George Town