Historic George Town Travel Guide
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Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
฿435
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
฿443
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
฿1,774
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The Top Komtar Penang Observation Deck and Rainbow Skywalk Ticket
฿703
per adult
Top hotels in Historic George Town
The Prestige Hotel Penang
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town
The price is ฿3,991 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,991
฿4,415 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (642 reviews)
"Prestige Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our trip. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional. The manager even came outside to personally welcome us and thank us for choosing to stay there, which made us feel truly valued. The staff went above and beyond to ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Mclane Boutique Hotel
17 Lorong Pasar George Town Pulau Pinang
The price is ฿863 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿863
฿949 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"The room was cleaned but dated and some parts of the wall coming off. Aircon great and staff fantastic. However street view room is extremely noisy - we were woken at 2.30-3.30 by the cafe still serving Staff were great and complained for us and it didn’t happen again"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Victoria Garden Hotel
280 Lebuh Victoria George Town Pulau Pinang
The price is ฿1,949 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿1,949
฿2,218 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
"The staff was accommodative, the location is super strategic to go around for food and drive. The room showcased malaysia characterisric and i love it!! Coming back here again for sure"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Royale Chulan Penang
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld George Town Penang
The price is ฿2,286 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿2,286
฿2,493 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and really helpful. Always smiling."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
139, Lebuh Carnarvon George Town Penang
The price is ฿960 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿960
฿1,134 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, staff is friendly"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Seven Terraces Hotel
Stewart Lane, Georgetown George Town Penang
The price is ฿5,097 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿5,097
฿5,610 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (286 reviews)
"The staff are very helpful and make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive, especially front desk. Pool area is a very nice place to chill out after a day of exploring. They even serve a lovely afternoon tea snack by the pool. The room was lovely, with so much room to move and great central ..."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Historic George Town
Find the best Historic George Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic George Town
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Downtown George Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from The Top at Komatar to KOMTAR – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Photo by Adriana Arif
Open Photo by Adriana Arif
Batu Ferringhi
Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.
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 Bungah
A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tanjung Bungah Beach and Batu Ferringhi Beach.
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.
