Historic George Town

George Town

A calm waterfront with boats, a pier, and distant cityscape.
A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a small building at the end.
A waterway with wooden structures, a boat, and buildings in the background.
A bridge with a covered walkway over water, leading to a building with a red roof.
A waterfront scene with a red building, calm water, and a city skyline in the background.

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An ornate interior with a staircase, traditional furniture, and decorative elements.

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

8.8/10 (272 reviews)
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
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Things to do

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

S$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Penang: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket

Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket

S$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

S$41
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

S$18
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket

S$68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Entry Ticket
Tropical Spice Garden Experience

Malaysia: Penang Tropical Spice Garden Guided Tours Tickets

S$8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: Penang Tropical Spice Garden Guided Tours Tickets
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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 S$165 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
S$165
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (674 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay, facilities were very clean and nice! The staff were very helpful and polite, and I felt extremely welcomed at all times. There was a bit of construction outside but I didn’t hear it inside the building. I’d definitely come back and stay here again!"

Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2026

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon George Town Penang
The price is S$40 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
S$40
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Female desk clerk are not friendly at all. Breakfast buffet is very good. Shower room is dirty. Lot of mildew and so as the bathroom door."

Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2026

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria George Town Pulau Pinang
The price is S$79 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
S$79
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (243 reviews)
"Overall a Nice stay Will come back again."

Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2026

Victoria Garden Hotel
Mclane Boutique Hotel

Mclane Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
17 Lorong Pasar George Town Pulau Pinang
The price is S$38 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
S$38
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (60 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent stay at Mclane Boutique Hotel! What I loved most about this hotel was its strategic location right in the heart of George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of Penang’s must-visit attractions, including Armenian Street, Little India, Khoo Kongsi, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov, 2026

Mclane Boutique Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang

4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld George Town Penang
The price is S$117 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
S$117
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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)
"An old building with some of its history displayed around the complex. The rooms are a good size with a comfortable bed, good shower, small bar fridge, and a filtered water tap. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Short walk from the ferry terminal and to main areas of old Georgetown."

Reviewed on 19 Oct, 2026

Royale Chulan Penang
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown George Town Penang
The price is S$214 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
S$214
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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. ...
Seven Terraces Hotel
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Where to stay in Historic George Town

Find the best Historic George Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional temple with ornate architecture, a red roof, and golden decorations.

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.

A traditional Chinese temple complex with pagodas, ornate architecture, and lush greenery.

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.

A mosque with a tall minaret and domes, situated by a body of water.

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.

A coastal scene with multiple tall residential buildings, numerous traditional boats, and large rocks along the shore.

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.

A rocky shoreline with scattered rocks in the water and a distant island.

Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Historic George Town