Historic George Town

George Town

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

Popular places to visit

Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing 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 featuring 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 featuring 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 a mosque, religious aspects and heritage architecture

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

€11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Main Facade

Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town

€5
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

€12
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
TeddyVille Museum

Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket

€5
per adult
Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

€26
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Comfortable seating at the Penang International Airport Lounge in Malaysia

Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)

€34
per traveller
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
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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 €111 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
€111
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 €56 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
€56
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 €26 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
€26
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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 €128 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
€128
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 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 €75 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
€75
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 featuring a coastal town, a high-rise building and general coastal views

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

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