Historic George Town
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Popular places to visit
Penang City Hall
You can learn about the history of Little India when you stop by 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 walkable area.
Fort Cornwallis
You can learn about the history of Little India with a stop at Fort Cornwallis. Check out 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
After visiting Kapitan Keling Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chinatown. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Armenian Street
You can find out about the history of Little India with a visit to Armenian Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Historic George Town Hotel Deals
The Prestige Hotel Penang
great staff, clean room, clean drinking water.
Reviewed on 20 December 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 December 2025
Seven Terraces Hotel
What a beautiful historic spot. Wonderful staff and service and food
Reviewed on 2 January 2026
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 December 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 August 2025
Argus Residence
Other neighborhoods around Historic George Town
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.
Downtown George Town
Downtown George Town is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like KOMTAR and 1st Avenue Mall.
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.
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 neighborhood.
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.
Historic George Town
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- Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
- Padang Kota Lama
- Penang City Hall
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Fort Cornwallis
- Penang State Museum
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Goddess of Mercy Temple
- Armenian Street
- Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
- Penang Islamic Museum
- Queen Street
- Queen Victoria Clock Tower
- St. George's Church
- Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
- Penang Vintage Toy Museum
- Pinang Gallery
- Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
- SENTRAL College Penang
- Cannon Street
- Batik Painting Museum Penang
- Made In Penang Interactive Museum
- Han Jiang Ancestral Temple
- Cathedral of the Assumption
- Victoria Memorial Clocktower
- Pinaon Time Tunnel
- House of Yeap Chor Ee
- Sri Mariamman Temple
- Yeoh Kongsi
- Studio Howard
- Kuan Yin Teng
