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Our top choices for Historic George Town hotels

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

1. The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang
5.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"Great hotel. Easy to walk and explore the local sights."
Thailand
Oliver
The price is P7,310
P8,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Front of property

2. Mclane Boutique Hotel

Mclane Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"Friendly staff and great location. Room is clean and decent price"
Hong Kong SAR China
Chu
The price is P1,629
P2,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Mclane Boutique Hotel
Exterior

3. Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (223 reviews)
"Great location and easy access to the old town. Staff very helpful and arranged our trishaw’s for us. Brilliant day out learning the history"
Australia
Ian
Victoria Garden Hotel
Living room

4. Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang
4.0 star property
Historic George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and really helpful. Always smiling."
Australia
Tracey
The price is P6,351
P7,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Royale Chulan Penang
Lobby sitting area

5. Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staffs but rooms a bit dated. "
United States
Maitai
The price is P1,812
P2,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated

6. Ren i Tang

Ren i Tang
3.5 star property
Historic George Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (143 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"
United States
Matthew
The price is P4,971
P5,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Ren i Tang
View from room

7. Hotel 19 Penang

Hotel 19 Penang
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (90 reviews)
"Room is clean. Bed, pillows and bedsheets are high quality. Great location as well."
United States
Leni Grace
Hotel 19 Penang
Desk, WiFi (free)

8. Room at Lebuh Armenian Georgetown Penang

Room at Lebuh Armenian Georgetown Penang
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"Very good facility to stay long-term."
United States
mitsuhiro
The price is P725
P1,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Room at Lebuh Armenian Georgetown Penang
Reception

9. Hotel Hong Ping

Hotel Hong Ping
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
7.0 out of 10, Good, (45 reviews)
"Old building and "
Hong Kong SAR China
Najeem
The price is P1,499
P1,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hotel Hong Ping
Terrace/patio

10. East Indies Mansion

East Indies Mansion
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (268 reviews)
"Excellent and comfortable hotel. The historical character is intact but also includes modern day updates "
United States
Theodore
The price is P8,492
P9,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
East Indies Mansion
Exterior

11. Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel
4.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (284 reviews)
"What a beautiful historic spot. Wonderful staff and service and food"
United States
kathleen
The price is P9,620
P10,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Seven Terraces Hotel
Reception

12. Hotel O GHC Near Penang Street Art Formerly Queen City Hotel

Hotel O GHC Near Penang Street Art Formerly Queen City Hotel
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
6.4 out of 10, (19 reviews)
"Friendly staff greeted us and available 24 hours. Very nice people. The room and beds were comfortable but the bathroom had a lot of black mould that needs bleaching/removal. I also had to clean the toilet properly before using. Fantastic location for the street art trail, food, the jetty and public transport links. "
United Kingdom
J
The price is P895
P1,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Hotel O GHC Near Penang Street Art Formerly Queen City Hotel
Exterior

13. Soori Penang

Soori Penang
4.0 star property
Historic George Town
The price is P49,578
P58,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Soori Penang
Exterior

14. BISHOP HOTEL

BISHOP HOTEL
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Please address as I paid 10 MYR tourism tax but Expedia states I should have paid 2."
United States
Shawn
BISHOP HOTEL
Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

15. Georgetown Inn by Sky Hive

Georgetown Inn by Sky Hive
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"Good location close to the ferry and walking distance to restaurants. "
Australia
Steven
Georgetown Inn by Sky Hive
Exterior

16. 88 Armenian

88 Armenian
4.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
John Joseph
The price is P16,953
P20,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
88 Armenian
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

17. Merlin Hotel

Merlin Hotel
2.5 star property
Historic George Town
6.4 out of 10, (25 reviews)
"My room wasn’t cleaned for 2days."
Japan
SHINYA
Merlin Hotel
WiFi (free)

18. Sembilan Inn by Soft loft

Sembilan Inn by Soft loft
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Worst experience "
Canada
Hongming
The price is P1,035
P1,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Sembilan Inn by Soft loft
Exterior

19. Ros Heritage Motel

Ros Heritage Motel
2.5 star property
Historic George Town
6.6 out of 10, (19 reviews)
"No towels. Staff not always available. Bathrooms could be upgraded. "
Canada
Jeffrey
The price is P987
P1,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ros Heritage Motel
Interior detail

20. Friendship Motel

Friendship Motel
2.5 star property
Historic George Town
6.4 out of 10, (88 reviews)
"Room neat n tidy. Clean..nearby ferry port. "
Malaysia
Zulkifli
The price is P702
P1,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Friendship Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Historic George Town

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
The Prestige Hotel Penang
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
635 reviews
View
Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), individually decorated
Ren i Tang
3.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
143 reviews
View
Front of property
Mclane Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
49 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
East Indies Mansion
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
268 reviews
View
Living room
Royale Chulan Penang
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Historic George Town

Find the best Historic George Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

Downtown George Town

Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.

A beach at sunset with people, boats, and a kite.
Photo by Adriana Arif
Open Photo by Adriana Arif

Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

Tanjung Bungah

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

A plate of food with various dishes including a roasted meat, rice balls, and vegetables.
Photo by Sue A.
Open Photo by Sue A.

Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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.

Top Historic George Town Hotel Reviews

St.Giles Wembley Penang

St.Giles Wembley Penang

8/10 Good
"The hotel looks outdated but it was alright as I'm only staying for one night. Location is great as its just opposite of 1st Avenue shopping mall."
Poh Lian Valencia 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
St.Giles Wembley Penang

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Historic George Town?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Little India's Historic George Town neighborhood. Are you looking for Historic George Town travel tips? Be sure to check out Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Historic George Town?
Based on our traveler data, The Prestige Hotel Penang is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic George Town. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the area include Mclane Boutique Hotel and Victoria Garden Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Historic George Town area?
Expedia has 74 hotels and other accommodations in Historic George Town to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Little India area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic George Town, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in Historic George Town.
What are the top things to see and do in Historic George Town?
Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Fort Cornwallis, and Penang City Hall are notable landmarks to see while you're in Historic George Town. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal and Penang State Museum are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Historic George Town include Wonderfood Museum, Queen Street, and Kuan Yin Teng. When you're sightseeing in Little India, House of Yeap Chor Ee and Made In Penang Interactive Museum are also worth a stop.