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 family-friendly 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$23
per adult
Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
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
ESCAPE

Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket

AU$88
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Cycling along the beautiful river

Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

AU$47
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
TeddyVille Museum

Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket

AU$11
per adult
Malaysia: TeddyVille Museum Entry Ticket
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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$181 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$181
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (537 reviews)
"Overall was a great experience from the staff to the beautiful ambiance of the hotel! So clean and aesthetically pleasing, thank you!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang
The price is AU$83 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$83
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (169 reviews)
"The hotel itself is nice and convenient to walk to places. I like the cleanness of the room. However, the daily breakfast seems to have the left over/same foods during my stay (pls watch thoroughly the tea/coffee mugs too). Overall i enjoyed my few nights stay."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Victoria Garden Hotel
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

2 out of 5
139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
Fully refundable
The price is AU$44 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$44
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean convenient location friendly helpful staff good bed"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$226 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$226
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (257 reviews)
"Location, style, this isn’t just a hotel, it is an experience if you want to feel immersed in Georgetown."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Seven Terraces Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang

4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Penang
The price is AU$119 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$119
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 with lovely staff. A bit dated perhaps but that's to be expected for an old hotel! Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Royale Chulan Penang
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$121 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$121
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (142 reviews)
"Great location, lots of street noise during the day, but not a problem at all after 10pm. Friendly staff, and a good mix of options in the breakfast"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Ren i Tang
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town

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Clan Jetty

Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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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