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

Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Penang City Hall showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Penang State Museum showing heritage architecture

Penang State Museum

This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks.

Penang State Museum
Fort Cornwallis showing heritage architecture and signage as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past.

Fort Cornwallis
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects

Kapitan Keling Mosque

The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic.

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Armenian Street

Armenian Street

You can find out about the history of George Town when you stop by Armenian Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

Armenian Street

Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

฿303
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

฿76
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

฿492
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Comfortable seating at the Penang International Airport Lounge in Malaysia

Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)

฿1,275
per traveller
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

฿1,855
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

฿992
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 ฿3,791 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,791
฿4,195 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (541 reviews)
"Lovely 2N stay. Our room was spacious enough and the service staff"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 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 ฿1,874 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿1,874
฿2,132 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (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 26 Sept 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 ฿821 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿821
฿979 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean convenient location friendly helpful staff good bed"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is ฿4,380 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿4,380
฿4,830 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (257 reviews)
"Location, style, this isn’t just a hotel, it is an experience if you want to feel immersed in Georgetown."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 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 2 Oct 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 ฿2,544 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿2,544
฿2,840 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
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! (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 29 Aug 2025

Ren i Tang
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town

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Clan Jetty

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

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

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 Travel Guide