Malacca hotels and guesthouses
There are some very nice guesthouses by the river
Melaka is well versed with entertaining tourists and there are a selection of accommodation choices for all tastes and budgets. Backpackers will find a selection of dorm beds for just a few dollars with a host of communal facilities, whilst those with a little more cash to splash will find some charming colonial mansions with period furnishings such as four poster beds. Melaka hotels are generally more expensive than elsewhere in Malaysia but are normally of a higher standard and so offer consistently good value for money.
Budget Melaka guesthouses are found in either the old heritage centre where there are atmosphere-rich hotels in typical old terraces, or in the new business downtown of Taman Melaka Raya constructed on reclaimed land a few minutes walk to the east of the old city. As it is easy to stroll all around town there is no wrong area to stay in Melaka, so trust our recommended choices below.
Recommended Melaka guesthouses and hotels
Discovery Guesthouse
Ramshackle budget guesthouse with small rooms above a lively cafe where travellers congregate. There's a pool table, book exchange and internet access. Room from US$7. (3 Jalan Bunja Raya, Tel: +60 (0)292 5606)
Travellers Lodge
Perennial backpackers favourite with lovely communal terrace, a selection of board games and street level cafe which serves delicious meals. Dorms from US$4, rooms US$9. (214b Taman Melaka Raya, Tel: +60 (0)6 226 5709)
Sama-Sama Guest House
Small guesthouse with only eight basic rooms and large communal area where guests can chat with the friendly owners. Rooms from US$8 and there's laundry service available as well. (26 Jalan Tukang Besi, parallel one block north of Jonker Street, Tel: +60 (0)12 305 1980)
Chong Hoe Hotel
Well-placed hotel in centre of old town with air con rooms offering WiFi internet and TV from US$15 upwards for a single. (26 Jalan Tukang Emas, opposite Kampung Kling Mosque, Tel: +60 (0)6 282 6102)
House Of Kititto
This small guesthouse has a homestay feel with only four rooms. It is well placed just a few minutes walk from Jonker Street and the convivial owners are a wealth of local information. Rooms from US$10. (50A Jalan Portugis, Tel: +60 (0)6 281 1105)
Eastern Heritage
Atmospheric wooden house with slightly shabby rooms with murals. Doors close at midnight so not one for party animals but plunge pool is nice touch. Dorms US$4, rooms US$8. (8 Jalan Bukit China, Tel: +60 (0)6 283 3026)
Sunny's Inn
Nice no-frills guesthouse with cheap and cheerful dorms, a communal terrace and some spacious private doubles. Breakfasts are filling not to mention delicious. Dorm US$4, rooms from US$9. (270a Taman Melaka Raya, Tel:+60 (0)6 227 5446)
The Trend Hotel
Exceptionally friendly staff with big, clean ensuite rooms featuring air con and TV. Doubles from US$20. (216-220 Jalan Melaka Raya 1, Tel: +60 (0)6 286 1199)
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