Historic George Town

George Town

Fort Cornwallis which includes heritage architecture
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes religious elements, a mosque and heritage architecture
Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring chateau or palace and interior views
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes religious aspects, heritage architecture and a mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes a mosque

Popular places to visit

Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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 buidling and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

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

Penang City Hall
Fort Cornwallis which includes heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

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

Fort Cornwallis
Penang State Museum showing 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
Kapitan Keling Mosque showing heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects

Kapitan Keling Mosque

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

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

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.

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi

Things to do

Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

P7,670
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

P5,045
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Armenian Street Penang

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

P5,855
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Tropical Spice Garden

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

P7,168
per adult
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Penang Hill

Full Day - Penang Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane) & Lunch

P13,623
per adult
Full Day - Penang Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane) & Lunch
Wonderfood Museum

4 Hour Food and Heritage Walking Tour in Penang George Town

P4,930
per adult
4 Hour Food and Heritage Walking Tour in Penang George Town
See all activities in George Town

Top hotels in Historic George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels
The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels
4.5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is P7,130 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P7,130
P7,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (494 reviews)
"Stayed 3 days 2 nights for my Penang trip. Appreciate the early check-in and anniversary decoration arrangements. Overall, the room was clean and spacious. Probably can improve on the variety of dining options."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
The price is P1,718 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
P1,718
P2,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
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)
"The hotel was great, the only issue we had was with the air condioning unit. It was very noisy and on full blast all of the time. We tried just turning it off but the room quickly became very hot. We did ask to be shown how to turn it down, but the member of staff said that it was not possible. Other ..."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang
The price is P2,973 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P2,973
P3,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
"THAT THEY CHARGED FOR A BOTTLE OF WATER OVER TWO BOTTLES ALLOWED"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Victoria Garden Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang
Royale Chulan Penang
4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,183 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
P4,183
P4,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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)
"I absolutely love this hotel. There's a lot of history to it. The rooms are really nice, the staff is great, the breakfast is fantastic. Walking distance from the ferry terminal is nice too. I will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Royale Chulan Penang
Seven Terraces Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel
4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is P8,742 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
P8,742
P9,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
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! (247 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the middle of George Town. Great little retreat, perfect for exploring George Town."

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Seven Terraces Hotel
Ren i Tang
Ren i Tang
3.5 out of 5
82A, Lebuh Penang, Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang
Fully refundable
The price is P3,969 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
P3,969
P4,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"Glad I chose to stay here. My room was spacious, cool, and very comfortable. The noise from the street is significant but thankfully it’s quiet at night. The ambiance is unique. The staff is genuinely kind. But they need to break out the paint brushes because some surfaces, especially in the bathrooms, ..."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Ren i Tang
See all 939 properties in Historic George Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town

The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia

Clan Jetty

Clan Jetty is well-liked for its historic 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.

Clan Jetty
Georgetown showing central business district, a high rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and Prangin Mall.

Downtown George Town
Default Image

Pulau Tikus

Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon.

Pulau Tikus
Default Image

Gelugor

Visitors to Gelugor like its cafes and monuments, and Penang Bridge West End is a sight worth a stop.

Gelugor
Default Image

Taman Happy Valley

Though Taman Happy Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill.

Taman Happy Valley
Default Image

Tanjung Bungah

Tanjung Bungah is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Batu Ferringhi Beach and Miami Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tanjung Tokong.

Tanjung Bungah

Historic George Town