What's Historic George Town Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Historic George Town. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Kapitan Keling Mosque. There's plenty more to see, including Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal and Padang Kota Lama.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Historic George Town?
We have 60 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Historic George Town:
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Victoria Garden Hotel
City-center hotel with restaurant- Free parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Historic hotel with spa, restaurant- Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Red Inn Court - Hostel
City-center hostel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk
How to Get to Historic George Town
Flying to:
- Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Historic George Town
Things to See and Do in and around Historic George Town
What to See in Historic George Town
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Padang Kota Lama
- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
Things to Do in Historic George Town
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Penang State Museum
- Pinang Gallery
- Penang Vintage Toy Museum
- Penang Islamic Museum
Other Popular Historic George Town Attractions
- Penang City Hall
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Fort Cornwallis
- St. George's Church
- Armenian Street