Historic George Town Travel Guide

George Town

Fort Cornwallis showing heritage architecture
Kapitan Keling Mosque featuring heritage architecture, religious aspects and a mosque
Pinang Peranakan Mansion which includes interior views and a castle
Kapitan Keling Mosque featuring heritage architecture, religious aspects and a mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque showing 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 showing an administrative building 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 showing 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 which includes 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

Top hotels in Historic George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,948 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹9,948
₹11,018 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"Friendly staff. Clean room. Excellent location near to cafe and good food. Nespresso is a treat."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, 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 13 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, 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 19 Jul 2025

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Victoria Garden Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,203 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹12,203
₹13,445 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (253 reviews)
"Excellent location and staff and very luxurious hotel"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 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 ₹5,801 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
₹5,801
₹6,585 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 24 Mar 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 ₹6,522 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹6,522
₹7,961 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Lovely hotel, staff and great location
"Wonderful stay. Excellent breakfast buffet each morning! Good location and nice pool!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 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 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 Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

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 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 neighbourhood.

Tanjung Tokong
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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

Historic George Town Travel Guide