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

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

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 which includes signage and heritage architecture as well as a couple

Fort Cornwallis

Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.

Fort Cornwallis
Kapitan Keling Mosque which includes religious elements, a mosque and heritage architecture

Kapitan Keling Mosque

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

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 romantic area.

Armenian Street

Activities

The Top Penang Admission Ticket

Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket

AU$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

AU$24
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Enjoy breathtaking views of Penang from the top floor of the city's tallest building

THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket

AU$36
per adult
THE TOP Komtar Penang Skywalk Admission Ticket
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

AU$89
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Main Facade

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

AU$10
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

AU$48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic George Town Hotel Deals

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town
The price is AU$196 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$196
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (520 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed a beautuful room and pool with a great view of the strait for for six nights. Our comfortable king bed, decor, safe drinking water and complementary drinks were much appreciated. We also appreciated the friendly manner and sensible advice from the staff at the lobby counter. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

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. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
Excellent choice for Georgetown
"Lovely hotel in a great position in Georgetown. Easy walk to all the cute streets and restaurant. It has a lovely breakfast with a good selection of many different foot styles. The staff are friendly and always helpful."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 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
The price is AU$93 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$93
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (158 reviews)
깨끗하고 멋진 위치의 호텔
"조지타운의 가장자리에 위치했지만 너무 번잡하거나 시끄럽지 않은 환경이 너무 좋았고, 유네스코 등록 스트리트아트에 접근하기도 좋았다. 직원들은 친절했고, 방은 기대보다 훨씬 깨끗하고, 수돗물 상태도 좋았다. 조식의 다양성은 낮았지만 전반적으로 가성비 최고의 호텔 중 하나라고 평가된다."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Victoria Garden Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$227 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$227
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (255 reviews)
"Excellent service, hotel and location , very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Seven Terraces Hotel
Ren i Tang

Ren i Tang

3.5 out of 5
82A, Lebuh Penang, Unesco World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$125 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$125
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (140 reviews)
"Glad I chose to stay here. My room was spacious, cool, and very comfortable. The noise from the street is significant but thankfully it’s quiet at night. The ambiance is unique. The staff is genuinely kind. But they need to break out the paint brushes because some surfaces, especially in the bathrooms, ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Ren i Tang
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$137 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$137
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely hotel, staff and great location
"Wonderful stay. Excellent breakfast buffet each morning! Good location and nice pool!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
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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 featuring central business district, boating and general coastal views

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 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

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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