Title: Visit Historic George Town: Best of Historic George Town, George Town Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Historic George Town](https://expedia.ca/Historic-George-Town-George-Town-Hotels.0-n553248635975950609-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to George Town](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-George-Town.d6023813.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in George Town](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-George-Town.d6023813.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historic George Town Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Historic-George-Town.d553248635975950609.Car-Rental-Guide)[Historic George Town Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Historic-George-Town.d553248635975950609.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Historic George Town ## George Town ![#SoloTraveler #LifeAtExpedia #Tanjetty #Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950609/5965d580-17d1-4ddd-9c08-4104537c303b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#SoloTraveler #LifeAtExpedia #Tanjetty #Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950609/5965d580-17d1-4ddd-9c08-4104537c303b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#SoloTraveler #LifeAtExpedia #Tanjetty #Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950609/36302689-615b-4b8b-95d5-d2c861f19ecf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950609/5d158340-ac4f-45f1-867e-ba77a5d71ee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I found this pier on a very hot day while exploring George Town. I was very glad for the shade it offered. #ChurchStreetPier #Malaysia #Penang #GeorgeTown #Peir](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950609/abcba2ab-87fb-41f1-a925-f1df154a57db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historic George Town Things to do Hotels Where to stay [George Town travel guide](https://expedia.ca/George-Town.dx6023813) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Pinang Peranakan Mansion featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113880/180dc72b-9255-419c-a081-1a521326ae6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pinang Peranakan Mansion Antiques, artifacts and furnishings give a glimpse into the lives of the elite Chinese families of 19th-century Penang. [](https://expedia.ca/Pinang-Peranakan-Mansion-Downtown-George-Town.d6113880.Vacation-Attraction) ![Penang City Hall showing an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113872/b947fec5-0bd3-45da-b16f-44185094f83f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penang City Hall One of Penang’s finest examples of Victorian architecture makes for a pleasant backdrop to the Georgetown Esplanade. [](https://expedia.ca/Penang-City-Hall-George-Town.d6113872.Vacation-Attraction) ![Padang Kota Lama or simply called The Padang, is the parade ground and playing field created by the British colonials in the civic district of George Town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381066/6588cb70-04f2-44d5-a0dc-87ca50692458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Padang Kota Lama Padang Kota Lama is just one of the places to see in Little India, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Padang-Kota-Lama-George-Town.d553248635976381066.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fort Cornwallis which includes signage and heritage architecture as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113856/0fcdd80c-a41a-4dc0-bfb3-c84aa21d107e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Cornwallis The largest and one of the oldest forts in Malaysia offers fascinating insight into Penang’s colonial past. [](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Cornwallis-Downtown-George-Town.d6113856.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kapitan Keling Mosque showing heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113862/895a6339-1ca9-4abe-9c30-8740ac484522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapitan Keling Mosque The praying devotees, sleek Muslim architecture and calls to prayer add yet another element to Penang’s diverse cultural mosaic. [](https://expedia.ca/Kapitan-Keling-Mosque-Downtown-George-Town.d6113862.Vacation-Attraction) ![Penang State Museum featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113878/cf8b4ecb-438b-4425-b3ef-41745ebc9475.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penang State Museum This school-turned-museum charts Penang’s colorful history through a comprehensive collection of artifacts, photographs and artworks. [](https://expedia.ca/Penang-State-Museum-George-Town.d6113878.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752139/5e96e998-ea90-4a3c-9ae6-8baa3e87714e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package CA $3 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/esim-airalo-malaysia-package.a46752139.activity-details) ![The Top Penang Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48708015/083eb192-6d6a-4e75-86ad-20b9d8f022a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket CA $18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malaysia-penang-george-town-the-top-penang-entry-ticket.a48708015.activity-details) ![Cycling along the beautiful river](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/709711/730a0d1c-dd6e-4369-bf48-4213e6eab629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour CA $43 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-penang-countryside-cycling-tour.a709711.activity-details) ![The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44760669/d7e04715-3cbc-44a8-b261-29483ea203e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket CA $19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malaysia-penang-habitat-entry-ticket.a44760669.activity-details) ![Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/896439/655bda03-8f45-4e92-af39-0c345566fa90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm CA $20 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malaysia-entopia-by-penang-butterfly-farm.a896439.activity-details) ![ESCAPE](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/893133/3a1f3325-c972-4433-8c8a-e741c4c33daa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malaysia: ESCAPE Penang Adventure Park Entry Ticket CA $74 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malaysia-escape-penang-adventure-park-entry-ticket.a893133.activity-details) [See all activities in George Town](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-George-Town.d6023813.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Historic George Town Hotel Deals ![The Prestige Hotel Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37236100/37236047/b7df9087_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Prestige Hotel Penang 8 Gat Lebuh Gereja George Town CA $167 CA $186 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews) Nicely designed rooms and lobby, staff were helpful, we were only here 2 nights but it was a great choice and really easy to get to everything from there. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=37236047&PinnedHotelID=37236047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975950609) ![Victoria Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32850000/32848400/32848379/af2ebf58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Victoria Garden Hotel 280 Lebuh Victoria George Town Pulau Pinang CA $81 CA $93 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (203 reviews) Spotless room and very modern, staff are friendly and helpful. Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=32848379&PinnedHotelID=32848379&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975950609) ![Royale Chulan Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8740200/8740195/2f9cf9a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royale Chulan Penang No 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld George Town Penang Book a stay at this 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! (1,003 reviews) Great staff, room was comfortable but possibly a little cold. Breakfast was excellent Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=8740195&PinnedHotelID=8740195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975950609) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=8740195&PinnedHotelID=8740195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975950609) ![Argus Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117320000/117313800/117313728/d709432c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Argus Residence Lorong Argus George Town Penang CA $170 CA $188 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Stay at this residence in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) What a wonderful place! It’s clean, comfortable and very spacious, with beautiful architecture which reflects the best of the George Town heritage area. One of the very best homes I have stayed in on holiday, ever! Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=117313728&PinnedHotelID=117313728&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975950609) ![Ren i Tang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8650000/8641600/8641581/86e7e402_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ren i Tang 82A, Lebuh Penang George Town Penang CA $109 CA $123 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (143 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 Aug 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=8641581&PinnedHotelID=8641581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975950609) ![Seven Terraces Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626700/9626698/71317b45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seven Terraces Hotel Stewart Lane, Georgetown George Town Penang CA $218 CA $240 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (269 reviews) Had a truly wonderful experience. The room was lovely and beautifully designed with elegant antique furniture that gave the space so much character and warmth. The staff were exceptional throughout the stay. They were attentive friendly and genuinely caring. The food was amazing from breakfast to ... Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=9626698&PinnedHotelID=9626698&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975950609) [See all 1,109 properties in Historic George Town](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975950609) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Historic George Town hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975950609&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Historic George Town ![The photo was taken from Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang. In the background you will see the Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple. #Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple #Penang #Temple #Malaysia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975950609/5d158340-ac4f-45f1-867e-ba77a5d71ee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Clan Jetty Clan Jetty is well-liked for its historic 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. [](https://expedia.ca/George-Town-Clan-Jetty.dx6325534) ![Georgetown featuring boating, general coastal views and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056055/e414d484-91ac-4b20-ac34-de185e85f7f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown George Town 4.5/5(64 area reviews) Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and Prangin Mall. [](https://expedia.ca/George-Town-Downtown-George-Town.dx6056055) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pulau Tikus Though Pulau Tikus might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pulau Tikus Market and Gurney Paragon. [](https://expedia.ca/George-Town-Pulau-Tikus.dx553248635205858797) ![#foodbomb](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056055/a3fb0136-78f5-4203-8c6b-b3b9612855ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tanjung Pinang If you're spending some time in Tanjung Pinang, Straits Quay Mall and Gurney Drive are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/George-Town-Tanjung-Pinang.dx553248635976396456) ![View of fishing village in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000003573/c4247c42-12f6-4ee0-b64a-2739a3ff779d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 neighborhood. [](https://expedia.ca/George-Town-Tanjung-Tokong.dx3000003573) ![Mirror Lake in Penang; Shutterstock ID 400078345; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom brand budge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336183/2086a331-99de-4931-9da4-3e61393bcf9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gelugor 4/5(1 area review) 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. 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