Historic George Town Travel Guide

George Town

A calm waterfront with boats, a pier, and distant cityscape.
A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a small building at the end.
A waterway with wooden structures, a boat, and buildings in the background.
A bridge with a covered walkway over water, leading to a building with a red roof.
A waterfront scene with a red building, calm water, and a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Historic George Town attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Historic George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

5 out of 5
8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town
The price is Rp2.272.404 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp2.272.404
Rp2.511.869 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (631 reviews)
"Excellent location for visiting Georgetown historic sights - easily walkable. Nice comfortable twin room, modern design. Clean roof top pool with views of harbour. Good choice for breakfast."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Prestige Hotel Penang
Mclane Boutique Hotel

Mclane Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
17 Lorong Pasar George Town Pulau Pinang
The price is Rp508.337 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp508.337
Rp602.241 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
"The lady at the front desk is very helpful and knows her job very well but not the guy when i checked in who was rude and won't even listen and look at me."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Mclane Boutique Hotel
Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
280 Lebuh Victoria George Town Pulau Pinang
The price is Rp1.025.731 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp1.025.731
Rp1.169.900 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (223 reviews)
"Great location and easy access to the old town. Staff very helpful and arranged our trishaw’s for us. Brilliant day out learning the history"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Victoria Garden Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang

4 out of 5
No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld George Town Penang
The price is Rp1.965.101 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.965.101
Rp2.297.888 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and really helpful. Always smiling."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Royale Chulan Penang
Seven Terraces Hotel

Seven Terraces Hotel

4 out of 5
Stewart Lane, Georgetown George Town Penang
The price is Rp2.779.815 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp2.779.815
Rp3.059.999 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Seven Terraces Hotel
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
The price is Rp1.685.830 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp1.685.830
Rp2.046.952 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Horrible reception staff who screwed up my check in and check out with multiple mistakes and inattentive service and all without regard to my loyalty with the hotel as I have stayed or booked rooms for others there for over 30 days in the last two years. No understanding of or commitment to service ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
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Where to stay in Historic George Town

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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.

Batu Ferringhi

Travellers to Batu Ferringhi praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Batu Feringghi Night Market and Ferringgi Beach.

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 Bungah

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

Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.



Historic George Town Travel Guide