Find Historic Hotels in Downtown George Town

During a vacation in Downtown George Town, those interested in local history can spend an afternoon exploring the temples. Be sure to check out the array of shops and fascinating museums while you’re here. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, Eastern And Oriental Hotel is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free WiFi. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site is a short walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Armenian Street Heritage Hotel and Yeng Keng Hotel.

In Downtown George Town, there are 365 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 9 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Downtown George Town is notable for its temples and landmarks like Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, and Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Known for its museums, cultural venues include Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Penang Islamic Museum, and Children on Bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are KOMTAR and Prangin Mall.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Downtown George Town, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Downtown George Town, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.