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

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

4/5(11 reviews)

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

3.5/5(13 reviews)

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

4/5(10 reviews)

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

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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
The price is ₹10,366 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
₹10,366
₹11,458 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-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! (514 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! (998 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Attentive staff. Top class venue. Best location."

Reviewed on 27 May 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
A lovely place.
"Very enjoyable in the heart of Georgetown so easy walking around in the evenings. Staff were helpful, offered a packed breakfast for us on our early departure. Thanks so much."

Reviewed on 12 May 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 ₹12,885 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
₹12,885
₹14,178 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
7 Terraces In Georgetown Penang
"Excellent and spacious hotel rooms, comfortable king bed and great pillows. Very traditional decor which we enjoyed. Breakfast was very good, afternoon tea by the pool was nice, the bar area great and the restaurant at the hotel was amazing definitely worth eating there"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

Seven Terraces Hotel
East Indies Mansion
East Indies Mansion
3 out of 5
No 25 Lebuh China, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
Penang Rare Find
"Great little hotel, a little gem. a unique experience in a heritage house/ hotel. The stalf we're exceptional and went out of their way to assist and cater for your needs. The personal touch is everywhere in this hotel from the dining room, to the courtyard and common areas an enjoyable experience ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

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East Indies Mansion
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is ₹6,270 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹6,270
₹7,662 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great location, great breakfast"

Reviewed on 1 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