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 family-friendly area.

Armenian Street

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

P138
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
TeddyVille Museum

Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket

P373
per adult
Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket
The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

P551
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Main Facade

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

P369
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

P806
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

P1,802
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling 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 P6,770 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
P6,770
P7,490 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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! (540 reviews)
"Lovely 2N stay. Our room was spacious enough and the service staff"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang
The price is P3,359 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
P3,359
P3,822 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
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! (169 reviews)
"The hotel itself is nice and convenient to walk to places. I like the cleanness of the room. However, the daily breakfast seems to have the left over/same foods during my stay (pls watch thoroughly the tea/coffee mugs too). Overall i enjoyed my few nights stay."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Victoria Garden Hotel
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
The price is P1,535 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P1,535
P1,824 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean convenient location friendly helpful staff good bed"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is P7,852 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
P7,852
P8,660 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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! (258 reviews)
"Location, style, this isn’t just a hotel, it is an experience if you want to feel immersed in Georgetown."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Seven Terraces Hotel
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! (998 reviews)
"Nice old building with nice features. Facilities were limited by the nature of the building and some of them were out of order. Great location to access old Georgetown"

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

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Royale Chulan Penang
Ren i Tang

Ren i Tang

3.5 out of 5
82A, Lebuh Penang, Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang
The price is P4,568 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P4,568
P5,099 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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! (142 reviews)
"Great location, lots of street noise during the day, but not a problem at all after 10pm. Friendly staff, and a good mix of options in the breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

Ren i Tang
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travelers like the historic sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at THE LIGHT Waterfront Penang or The Light City.

Gelugor

Historic George Town