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
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
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
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
Armenian Street

Armenian Street

You can find out about the history of George Town with a visit to Armenian Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.

Armenian Street

Things to do

Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

P4,989
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

P5,073
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Wonderfood Museum

Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket

P276
per adult
Malaysia: Penang Wonderfood Museum Entry Ticket
Penang 3D Trick Art Museum Admission Ticket

Penang: 3D Art Museum Entry Ticket

P262
per adult
Penang: 3D Art Museum Entry Ticket
Entopia Butterfly Farm

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

P7,087
per adult
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Georgetown Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Penang Island Tour

Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour

P2,085
per adult
Malaysia Penang Georgetown’s Heritage Trishaw Ride Half-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Historic George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is P6,657 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P6,657
P7,366 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (519 reviews)
"Free mini bar with restocking free. Great spa, close to many attractions, wonderful service. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang

4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang
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! (997 reviews)
Excellent choice for Georgetown
"Lovely hotel in a great position in Georgetown. Easy walk to all the cute streets and restaurant. It has a lovely breakfast with a good selection of many different foot styles. The staff are friendly and always helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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Royale Chulan Penang
Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
깨끗하고 멋진 위치의 호텔
"조지타운의 가장자리에 위치했지만 너무 번잡하거나 시끄럽지 않은 환경이 너무 좋았고, 유네스코 등록 스트리트아트에 접근하기도 좋았다. 직원들은 친절했고, 방은 기대보다 훨씬 깨끗하고, 수돗물 상태도 좋았다. 조식의 다양성은 낮았지만 전반적으로 가성비 최고의 호텔 중 하나라고 평가된다."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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Victoria Garden Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is P7,679 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
P7,679
P8,469 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)
"Excellent service, hotel and location , very helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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
The price is P4,468 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
P4,468
P4,987 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
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! (140 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
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,325 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,325
P5,279 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Lovely hotel, staff and great location
"Wonderful stay. Excellent breakfast buffet each morning! Good location and nice pool!"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town

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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 a coastal town, a skyscraper and cbd

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 1st Avenue Mall.

Downtown George Town
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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
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Tanjung Pinang

If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.

Tanjung Pinang
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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 neighborhood.

Tanjung Tokong
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Gelugor

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

Gelugor

Historic George Town