Historic George Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Penang City Hall

4/5(20 reviews)

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

Penang City Hall
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

AU$186
Per adult
Penang Round Island Tour With Tropical Spice Garden & Entopia Butterfly Farm
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Colors of George Town Walking Tour

AU$329
Per adult
Colors of George Town Walking Tour
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Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)

AU$153
Per adult
Half Day Penang City Tour (5 Hours)
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Penang Instagrammable Tour with Lunch

AU$187
Per adult
Penang Instagrammable Tour with Lunch
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Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours

AU$91
Per adult
Penang Diversity Historical Religious Site Tours
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Historical Penang Heritage Tour

AU$188
Per adult
Historical Penang Heritage Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic George Town Hotel Deals

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$47 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$47
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
The Prestige Hotel Penang
The Prestige Hotel Penang
4.5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is AU$193 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$193
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews)
"Safe and comfortable accommodation"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

The Prestige Hotel Penang
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. Popular attractions Swettenham Pier Cruise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Old building with colonial history background. Very good service and friendly staff. I enjoyed my stay. Thanks."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2024

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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
The price is AU$81 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
AU$81
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"Center location. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Victoria Garden Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel
4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$192 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$192
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Swettenham Pier Cruise ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews)
"Stay was relaxing and quiet . Check in was not very welcoming, no cool drink was offered and we weren’t told were anything was. Can’t order drinks or food by the pool. So we had to go out for a couple of hours until our room was ready. Breakfast was average. The hotel restaurant Kebaya was very ..."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2024

Seven Terraces Hotel
Mclane Boutique Hotel
Mclane Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
17 Lorong Pasar, George Town, Pulau Pinang
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location
"Clean, good location, helpful happy staff"

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2024

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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 Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

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 Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Drive.

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

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