Historic George Town

George Town

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

Popular places to visit

Pinang Peranakan Mansion showing 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 which includes 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 featuring 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 featuring 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
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
Kapitan Keling Mosque showing religious aspects, a mosque and heritage architecture

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

Things to do

Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

S$113
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Discover Georgetown's Colonial Charm

Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour

S$116
per adult
Georgetown And Penang City Highlights Half Day Tour
Penang Hill

Full Day - Penang Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane) & Lunch

S$306
per adult
Full Day - Penang Tour Including Penang Hill Tickets (Fast Lane) & Lunch
Trinity Meal of Penang

4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

S$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour
Entopia Butterfly Farm

Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm

S$161
per adult
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si

S$122
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
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Top hotels in Historic George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang
4.5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is S$166 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$166
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-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! (510 reviews)
"Great staff, beautiful hotel, loved the pool and the free mini bar in the room"

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

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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! (997 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 WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (154 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 S$209 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$209
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
9.4/10 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 WiFi, 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
Ascott Gurney Penang
Ascott Gurney Penang
4 out of 5
18 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, George Town, Penang
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The price is S$164 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$164
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (187 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. The property was very well maintained."

Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2025

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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

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 Gurney Paragon and Gurney Drive.

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