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Our top choices for Historic George Town hotels

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Carnarvon Heritage Lodge

Carnarvon Heritage Lodge
2.5 star property
Historic George Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Decent and clean room. Having a great service/ support provided. It is located in a convenient location walking distance access to the great restaurants and also tourist places. "
Malaysia
Jin Kwang
The price is RM135
RM158 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Carnarvon Heritage Lodge
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang
5.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (593 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, good facilities, excellent housekeeping team, lovely pool area. Was the perfect hotel for a relaxing holiday!"
Australia
Caitlin Ruth
The price is RM492
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Exterior

Victoria Garden Hotel

Victoria Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Historic George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (210 reviews)
"Good location, great breakfast, nice staff"
United States
Mauricio
The price is RM421
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Victoria Garden Hotel
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ren i Tang

Ren i Tang
3.5 star property
Historic George Town
9.6 out of 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"
United States
Matthew
The price is RM331
RM369 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Ren i Tang
Exterior

88 Armenian

88 Armenian
4.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
John Joseph
The price is RM1,350
RM1,606 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
88 Armenian
Front of property

Mclane Boutique Hotel

Mclane Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"very kind reception, clean room, and good location to visit landmarks. "
United States
Sang Min
The price is RM252
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Mclane Boutique Hotel
Terrace/patio

East Indies Mansion

East Indies Mansion
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"Excellent and comfortable hotel. The historical character is intact but also includes modern day updates "
United States
Theodore
The price is RM508
RM560 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
East Indies Mansion
TV

Argus Residence

Argus Residence
3.5 star property
Historic George Town
10.0 out of 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!"
United Kingdom
Rob
The price is RM492
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Argus Residence
Lobby lounge

You Le Yuen

You Le Yuen
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Oli and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was nice. Wi-Fi, though, was spotty. The room facing the street could be noisy at times with late night revelers from pubs at the other end of the street."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM270
RM331 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
You Le Yuen
Interior detail

Friendship Motel

Friendship Motel
2.5 star property
Historic George Town
6.4 out of 10, (86 reviews)
"Room neat n tidy. Clean..nearby ferry port. "
Malaysia
Zulkifli
The price is RM49
RM70 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Friendship Motel
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Merlin Hotel

Merlin Hotel
2.5 star property
Historic George Town
6.4 out of 10, (25 reviews)
"My room wasn’t cleaned for 2days."
Japan
SHINYA
The price is RM83
RM110 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Merlin Hotel
Living room

Royale Chulan Penang

Royale Chulan Penang
4.0 star property
Historic George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, room was comfortable but possibly a little cold. Breakfast was excellent"
Canada
Paul
The price is RM516
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Royale Chulan Penang
Outdoor dining

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (49 reviews)
"The staff treated me as a family member. I loved my stay at Cocoa Mews. "
Canada
Robert
The price is RM76
RM102 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
View from room

Hotel 19 Penang

Hotel 19 Penang
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"Great location just across from the ferry terminal. Basic hotel very clean and very nice staff. "
New Zealand
Delise
The price is RM136
RM159 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel 19 Penang
Interior

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel

The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (43 reviews)
"Great value for the cost "
United States
Maricarmen
The price is RM102
RM122 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Frame Guesthouse - Hostel
Reception

Hotel Hong Ping

Hotel Hong Ping
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
7.0 out of 10, Good, (45 reviews)
"Did the job. Good location "
Australia
Ravineet
The price is RM116
RM138 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Hong Ping
Exterior

BISHOP HOTEL

BISHOP HOTEL
3.0 star property
Historic George Town
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Please address as I paid 10 MYR tourism tax but Expedia states I should have paid 2."
United States
Shawn
The price is RM161
RM186 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
BISHOP HOTEL
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Georgetown Inn by Sky Hive

Georgetown Inn by Sky Hive
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"Good location close to the ferry and walking distance to restaurants. "
Australia
Steven
The price is RM104
RM124 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Georgetown Inn by Sky Hive
Reception

Hotel O GHC Near Penang Street Art Formerly Queen City Hotel

Hotel O GHC Near Penang Street Art Formerly Queen City Hotel
2.0 star property
Historic George Town
6.4 out of 10, (19 reviews)
"Friendly staff greeted us and available 24 hours. Very nice people. The room and beds were comfortable but the bathroom had a lot of black mould that needs bleaching/removal. I also had to clean the toilet properly before using. Fantastic location for the street art trail, food, the jetty and public transport links. "
United Kingdom
J
The price is RM52
RM76 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hotel O GHC Near Penang Street Art Formerly Queen City Hotel
Exterior

Ros Heritage Motel

Ros Heritage Motel
2.5 star property
Historic George Town
6.8 out of 10, (18 reviews)
"Very dirty "
Malaysia
Vasantha Kumar
The price is RM68
RM85 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Ros Heritage Motel
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Where to stay in Historic George Town

Find the best Historic George Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Kapitan Keling Mosque.
Photo by Michael Perry
Open Photo by Michael Perry

Downtown George Town

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from The Top at Komatar to KOMTAR – discover Downtown George Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Beautiful sunset here in Batu Ferringhi, Penang.
Photo by Adriana Arif
Open Photo by Adriana Arif

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.

View of fishing village in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia

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.

Floating Mosque of Tanjung Bungah, Penang island, Malaysia

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.

If you happen to travel to Penang Island, Malaysia, try this Nasi 7 Benua. Literally translated to English would be 7 Continents Rice. The 7 continents are actually representing the 7 types of rice served on a plate. These 7 types of rice are Nasi putih, nasi tomato, nasi lamuni, nasi lemak pandan, nasi hujan panas, nasi kacang and nasi minyak. For the dishes to be eaten with the rice, feel free to choose from the many selections of chicken, beef, seafood and veggies. This is really good, you should try if you happen to be in Penang!
Photo by Sue A.
Open Photo by Sue A.

Bayan Lepas

If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Top Historic George Town Hotel Reviews

The Prestige Hotel Penang

The Prestige Hotel Penang

8/10 Good
"Gym is small and not well equipped "
Stuart 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Prestige Hotel Penang

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 Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Historic George Town?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Seven Terraces Hotel is the highest ranked property in Historic George Town. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other favourite options in the area include Savv Hotel and The Prestige Hotel Penang.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Historic George Town area?
Expedia has 74 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 Armenian Street are notable landmarks to see while you're in Historic George Town. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal and Penang State Museum 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, House of Yeap Chor Ee and Made In Penang Interactive Museum are also worth a stop.