Historic George Town Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Pinang Peranakan Mansion which includes interior views

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

4.5/5(28 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 featuring an administrative building and heritage architecture

Penang City Hall

4/5(20 reviews)

This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.

Penang City Hall
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes religious elements, a mosque and heritage architecture

Kapitan Keling Mosque

3.5/5(6 reviews)

This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.

Kapitan Keling Mosque
Fort Cornwallis which includes signage and heritage architecture as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

3.5/5(24 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(17 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
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

Activities

Half Day Penang City Tour

Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

AU$142
per adult
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
Armenian Street

Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)

AU$140
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Penang City Private Half Day Tour (5 hours)
Armenian Street Penang

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

AU$164
per adult
Penang City Private Half Day Tour With Khoo Kongsi & Kek Lok Si
Bike tour of Malaysia

3.5Hours All-In-One Penang Heritage Bicycle and Trishaw Tour

AU$97
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
3.5Hours All-In-One Penang Heritage Bicycle and Trishaw Tour
Trinity Meal of Penang

4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour

AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour
Asia Camera Museum

Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket

AU$9
per adult
Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Historic George Town Hotel Deals

The Prestige Hotel Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang
4.5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is AU$226 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
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! (471 reviews)
"We booked 4 nights and extended to 3 more... We just love The Prestige, the whole staff is working for your well-being and thrive to please you. An absolute winner for me!"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

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 AU$45 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$45
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
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)
"Right besides the heritage George Town area, this property is conveniently positioned for the art lovers (with old world charm & art murals in the walking distance), as well as food lovers (with Kimberley street just at a walking distance). This is a value for money 3 star property, nice & co-operative ..."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$94 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$94
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and KOMTAR ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (131 reviews)
Great time
"Great location"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Victoria Garden Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang
Royale Chulan Penang
4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$133 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
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)
"Quality Hotel with friendly staff. Comfortable bed spacious room. Breakfast buffet had a wide variety of choices and very good food. Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

Royale Chulan Penang
Seven Terraces Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel
4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$266 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025
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! (242 reviews)
Colonial
"Beautiful hotel with great staff in a Colonial feel - location wasn't the best for entry to hotel but other than that it was perfect"

Reviewed on 24 Dec. 2024

Seven Terraces Hotel
Mclane Boutique Hotel
Mclane Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
17 Lorong Pasar, George Town, Pulau Pinang
The price is AU$58 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$58
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and KOMTAR are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"Good location. Clean."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Mclane Boutique Hotel
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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 Kapitan Keling Mosque.

Clan Jetty
Georgetown which includes cbd, a high-rise building and boating

Downtown George Town

4/5(202 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 Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza.

Pulau Tikus
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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
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Taman Happy Valley

When in Taman Happy Valley, you can plan a visit to Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Taman Happy Valley
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Tanjung Bungah

4/5(36 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Tanjung Bungah is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Batu Ferringhi Beach and Penang Avatar Secret Garden.

Tanjung Bungah

Historic George Town Travel Guide

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