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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Thirty Three Stewart Houze	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 15 reviews	View
Ren i Tang	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 143 reviews	View
The Prestige Hotel Penang	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 611 reviews	View
88 Armenian	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
East Indies Mansion	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 268 reviews	View

Where to stay in Historic George Town

Find the best Historic George Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Queensbay Mall and Pantai Teluk Bayu are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Historic George Town Hotel Reviews

The Prestige Hotel Penang

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Attentive staff. Brilliant. "

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful hotel which is immaculately maintained. The gardens are right on the coast, but there is no beach access directly from the hotel. We stayed in the Rasa wing which included free soft drinks by the pool, daily afternoon tea and cocktails and canapés each evening. There were several dining options within the hotel, with many other choices available just a short walk away. Staff are friendly and extremely helpful. We would thoroughly recommend for a relaxing stay."

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

8/10 Good

"Very comfortable room. Staff were helpful. We would have liked more help from the restaurant when it came to my wife's need for gluten free food. We tried to have dinner there one night and were offered only one choice which would have been a very basic meal. For breakfast my wife was informed by the staff that "all bread is gluten free", it's not! I would have thought that being part of the Shangri-La group, your staff and kitchen could do better here. Otherwise we had a good stay"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Historic George Town?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Little India's Historic George Town neighbourhood. Are you looking for Historic George Town travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Historic George Town?

Based on our traveller data, The Prestige Hotel Penang is one of the top choices for your stay in Historic George Town. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the area include Seven Terraces Hotel and Armenian Street Heritage Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Historic George Town area?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodation options in Historic George Town to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Little India area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Historic George Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Historic George Town.

What are the top things to see and do in Historic George Town?

Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Fort Cornwallis and Penang City Hall are notable landmarks to see while you're in Historic George Town. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Penang State Museum and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Historic George Town include Wonderfood Museum, Queen Street and Kuan Yin Teng. When you're sightseeing in Little India, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal and House of Yeap Chor Ee are also worth a stop.

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Argus Residence

Soori Penang

Seven Terraces Hotel

88 Armenian

East Indies Mansion

Ren i Tang

Room at Lebuh Armenian Georgetown Penang

Victoria Garden Hotel

Mclane Boutique Hotel

Hotel Hong Ping

You Le Yuen

The Harbour

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Swing & Pillows at Armenian Victoria

Hotel 19 Penang

Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

Carnarvon Heritage Lodge

BISHOP HOTEL

Quee Hotel

Merlin Hotel

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Where to stay in Historic George Town

Downtown George Town

Batu Ferringhi

Tanjung Tokong

Tanjung Bungah

Bayan Lepas

Top Historic George Town Hotel Reviews

The Prestige Hotel Penang

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