Historic George Town Travel Guide
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Penang City Hall
You can learn about the history of Little India with a stop at Penang City Hall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
You can learn about the history of Little India with a stop at Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
After visiting Kapitan Keling Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chinatown. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Fort Cornwallis
You can learn about the history of Little India with a visit to Fort Cornwallis. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Penang State Museum
You can study the exhibits at Penang State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Little India. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
Learn about the local history of Little India with a stop at Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Historic George Town
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Unique clean hotel, very nice vibe!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Victoria Garden Hotel
Great location. Friendly staff and comfy bed
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Royale Chulan Penang
Nice old building with nice features. Facilities were limited by the nature of the building and some of them were out of order. Great location to access old Georgetown
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Armenian Street Heritage Hotel
Clean convenient location friendly helpful staff good bed
Reviewed on 13 Sept 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
Argus Residence
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town
Clan Jetty
Travellers like the historical sites in Clan Jetty, and Chew Jetty is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang Bridge West End.
Historic George Town Travel Guide
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- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Fort Cornwallis
- Penang State Museum
- Armenian Street
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Penang Vintage Toy Museum
- Queen Victoria Clock Tower
- Pinaon Time Tunnel
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Yeoh Kongsi
- Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
- House of Yeap Chor Ee
- Tan Kongsi
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Cheah Kongsi
