Must-see hotels in George Town

  • 23 Love Lane

    George Town

    Occupying a former mansion, its kitchen and stables, 23 Love Lane tastefully combines antique furniture and fixtures with modern design touches and arty…

  • Ren i Tang

    George Town

    This former Chinese medicine warehouse has been artfully restored into a boutique hotel where history seeps from every creaking floorboard. Each of its 17…

  • Campbell House

    George Town

    Dating back to 1903, this once-standard hotel is seeing a new life as a sumptuous boutique property. Thoughtful details, such as fragrant, locally sourced…

  • You Le Yuen

    George Town

    There are just four rooms at this refined shophouse B&B, set around a calm central courtyard. The tasteful rooms have a 1940s feel, with exposed brick…

  • Muntri Grove

    George Town

    Tucked off a quiet street is this row of 19th-century servants' houses that have been transformed into one of central George Town's loveliest boutique…

  • Blue Mansion

    George Town

    Occupying one of George Town's most emblematic buildings, the Blue Mansion wrote the book on how to craft the ideal heritage hotel. The 18 spacious, high…

  • Noordin Mews

    George Town

    These two restored shophouses boast an attractive 1920s and '30s feel, down to the antique adverts and retro furniture. Very friendly service, a pool and…

  • Sweet Cili

    George Town

    Equal parts handsome and functional, Sweet Cili is a midrange hotel whose cool, spacious rooms, decked out with retro-themed design and furniture, all…

  • Coffee Atelier

    George Town

    Unlike the slick heritage hotels you’ll find elsewhere, the renovation of this row of 1920s shophouses has left them feeling wonderfully rustic, and the…

  • Seven Terraces

    George Town

    Crafted from a row of seven joined shophouses, surrounding a beautiful central courtyard, Seven Terraces is one of the most luxurious places to stay in…

  • Museum Hotel

    George Town

    Attractive, comfortable, boasting great service and representing good value, the Museum Hotel is a gem in this price range. Located in a stately block of…

  • Loke Thye Kee

    George Town

    The five studio-apartment-style suites in this row of old shophouses offer plenty of space, kitchenettes, big showers and a great contemporary feel…

  • Spices Hotel

    George Town

    A 150-year-old bodhi tree sprouts from the wall in the courtyard of this appealing boutique hotel that has won an award for its architect owners. The nine…

  • The Edison

    George Town

    Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers 35 tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings,…

  • Sinkeh

    George Town

    Yes, Sinkeh is located in an old shophouse, but modern concrete, glass and steel set the tone inside. Despite this, service is warm and the rooms are…

  • Betel Nut Lodge

    George Town

    Betel Nut offers tidy, homey rooms in a refurbished shophouse on a relatively untouristy street. Expect cool tiles, warm lights, soft beds and helpful, if…

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel

    George Town

    Dating to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels where historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day. The suites in the original Heritage…

  • Segara Ninda

    George Town

    This elegant century-old villa was once the town residence of Ku Din Ku Meh, a wealthy timber merchant and colonial administrator. His home has been…

  • Muntri Mews

    George Town

    This building’s original owners would no doubt be shocked to learn that their former stable house (mews) is today an attractive boutique hotel. The 13…

  • Ryokan Muntri

    George Town

    This flashpacker hostel has a minimalist feel but there's no strong Japanese connection, just spic and span dorms (mixed and female-only) painted in muted…

  • Macalister Mansion

    George Town

    One of George Town's more distinctive boutique hotels, Macalister Mansion offers eight elegantly designed rooms in a lovely old house that's been given a…

  • Palanquinn

    George Town

    Palanquinn comprises two houses dating back to 1927 on a charming, mainly residential street in Pulau Tikus. We particularly liked the huge bathrooms –…

  • East Indies Mansion

    George Town

    This large heritage shophouse has been converted into a secluded-feeling small hotel. The seven rooms vary considerably, with some spanning two floors,…

  • Lang Hoose

    George Town

    Badminton rackets and other sports memorabilia (including from Malaysia's Olympic medal winners) decorate the lobby of this appealing conversion of a…

  • The 80's Guesthouse

    George Town

    With 1950s film posters and old radios, the nostalgic theme goes back further than the ’80s, but why quibble when the welcome is warm? Modern, bunk-style…

  • GLOW

    George Town

    A chain with charm. And lots of space. And a location near tonnes of street food. And it's great value! There's certainly a lot to like about this young…

  • Le Dream

    George Town

    The eclectic decorative mix of faux leather, galvanised metal and satin in gold and purple might not be everyone's idea of a dream, but there's undeniably…

  • Tido Penang Hostel

    George Town

    Malay for 'sleep', Tido is one of George Town's better-designed hostels, bringing polished concrete and industrial chic in place of the usual shophouse…

  • Jawi Peranakan Mansion

    George Town

    The latest in the GTHH collection of boutique hotels in restored heritage buildings delivers Middle Eastern chic with its tiles, carved wooden doorways…

  • Queen's

    George Town

    Cultivating a peaceful ambience, this women-only hostel is a welcome respite from George Town's numerous party hostels. Dorm rooms comprise mattresses on…

  • Container Hotel

    George Town

    This hotel's concept (crafted from old shipping containers) is a little fudged in that there are no real containers used! Nonetheless, its dorms, which…

  • Tien

    George Town

    This distinctive, prewar shophouse has been painted a bright shade of teal and reborn as a modern, attractive boutique hotel. The eight rooms aren't huge,…

  • Southern Hotel

    George Town

    In this handsome, whitewashed heritage building, the smallest rooms are so compact as to be almost podlike – probably best for solo travellers – but are…

  • China Tiger

    George Town

    Fancy feeling at home even when you're away? Then consider a stay at one of China Tiger's two open-concept, self-catering, apartment-like rooms. They…

  • Kim Haus

    George Town

    This former goldsmith's has been reborn as a labyrinthine complex that combines rooms, a bar, a restaurant and a museum. The 44 rooms run the gamut, but…

  • Noordin Street House

    George Town

    A charming, homey boutique hotel has been coaxed out of this rambling shophouse. There are eight eclectic rooms, which share inviting public spaces,…

  • Muntri Mews Residence

    George Town

    A breezy, spacious shophouse boasting four suites, three of which can sleep up to four.

  • G Hotel Kelawai

    George Town

    The hipper sibling of the nearby G Hotel Gurney, this place is popular with local visitors over the weekends, so book ahead if you wish to check in then…

  • Moon Tree 47

    George Town

    This rambling shophouse and cafe has a retro vibe and friendly service, making it a fun choice for young couples or solo travellers. However, guests might…

  • Hotel Penaga

    George Town

    This hotel takes up most of a city block and spans three sections: a row of two-storey family-friendly mini-homes, apartment-sized suites and spacious…

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