2026 guide
Last updated 31 October 2026 · 3 places
⚡ Quick answer · Last updated 31 October 2026
The best boutique hotels in Penang in 2026 are Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (The Blue Mansion) (Leith Street, George Town), then Seven Terraces (George Town) and Macalister Mansion (George Town).
Leith Street, George Town, Penang
The indigo-blue 19th-century mansion is a UNESCO-area landmark and a working boutique hotel. Daily heritage tours; staying here means the courtyards after the day-trippers leave. The 'Qing Suites' are in the 2026 MICHELIN Keys selection (One Key).
Don't miss: Guided heritage tour and the indigo courtyards
Stewart Lane, George Town, Penang
A row of restored 19th-century shophouses turned into a heritage hotel with courtyard pool, antique-filled suites and a restaurant. Walkable to Armenian Street and Little India.
Don't miss: Courtyard dinner and the restored heritage details
Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang
A restored 1800s colonial mansion with a small number of design-led rooms, pool and a popular dining scene. Quiet, but 10 minutes from the old town.
Don't miss: Sunday brunch / mansion dining
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