Historic George Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic George Town
Popular places to visit
Penang City Hall
This fine example of Victorian architecture forms an opulent backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
This stately mansion beautifully captures what life was for a wealthy Straits Chinese family in the 19th century.
Fort Cornwallis
Delve into Penang's colonial past in the largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia.
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.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
This impressive Indian-Islamic architectural jewel adds to the potpourri of cultural diversity that is Penang.
Armenian Street
You can find out about the history of Little India when you stop by Armenian Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket
Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town
Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour
Our pick of the best Historic George Town Hotel Deals
The Prestige Hotel Penang
great staff, clean room, clean drinking water.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Victoria Garden Hotel
Everything is perfect and is only a 10 min walk to ferry terminal. The only draw back was the shower drain is very slow draining. Need to watch out otherwise the bathroom get flooded.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Seven Terraces Hotel
The room is huge with unique antique furnishing. However, there was not enough lighting, and the room is dark at night.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Royale Chulan Penang
Lovely hotel with excellent service and staff. Great location easy walk to everything. Good breakfast with lots of different choices. Pool was clean. Decoration was very festive and seemed good with families
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Ren i Tang
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
Argus Residence
Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town
Clan Jetty
Clan Jetty is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Little India area, you might plan a trip to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal or Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
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.
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.
Tanjung Pinang
If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Gelugor
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Gelugor. You might want to make time for a stop at The Light City or Penang Youth and Sports Complex.
