Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh)
Last updated: October 2026
Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh), in George Town (heritage zone), is one of the temples and places of worship in Penang in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | Lebuh Acheh, George Town |
|---|---|
| Details | Grounds daily approx. 7 am – 7 pm, outside prayer times Free |
| Good to know | Shoes off |
| Area | George Town (heritage zone) |
| Typical visit | About 20 min |
| Listed in | Penang Temples |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh)
Built in 1808 by Tengku Syed Hussain Al-Aidid, a wealthy Acehnese merchant, the Acheen Street Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Penang. Its unusual minaret, in an Egyptian style, has a hole in its side that local legend attributes to a cannonball fired during the 1867 Penang Riots. The founder's family tombs are in the grounds.
Visitors can walk the grounds outside prayer times; dress modestly and ask before entering the prayer hall. Caretakers sometimes offer short informal tours (a tip is appreciated). The mosque is a two-minute walk from Khoo Kongsi.
Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh) Location
Nearby
- Areca Books — Souvenirs, 0.1 km away
- Khoo Kongsi — Attraction, 0.1 km away
- Ome by Spacebar Coffee — Cafe, 0.1 km away
- Yap Kongsi and Choo Chay Keong Temple — Temple, 0.1 km away
- Asia Camera Museum — Attraction, 0.1 km away
- Ludwig Softserve — Dessert, 0.1 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.