Hotels Near Jonker Walk
The Chinatown Street of Malacca, Jonker Walk has a rich history packed with historical landmarks, cafes, night markets, and shopping avenue. You no longer have to head to Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market to enjoy their famous Coconut Ice Cream, nor do you have to go to Korea for Korean-inspired corn puffs topped with liquid Nitrogen.
1. Courtyard at Heeren Boutique Hotel
You will not go wrong with a night at the Courtyard at Heeren Boutique Hotel. The old-school Peranakan design of the hotel fuses tradition with modernity and present-day convenience, offering a unique and distinct experience. At RM 203 a night for two including breakfast, the hotel is a steal, making reservations challenging, especially when it only features 14 rooms and suites.
2. Hotel Puri Melaka
At RM 188 a night for two with breakfast, you can experience staying in a shophouse at the Hotel Puri Melaka. A carefully restored Peranakan house, the hotel took extreme care in conserving the unique architecture from the 1800s, and combines it with the modernity that is convenient for her guests in the present-day. Walking through the hotel feels like a stroll through history.
3. Layang Guest House Melaka
Stay at the Layang Layang Guest House Melaka if you want a taste of home; the traditional simple, no-frills decorations of a Malaysia apartment is evident in this guesthouse. The clean and tidy accommodation is a hit amongst foreigners to Malacca thanks to its cheap price (RM 99 for a double room), and its convenient location (Jonker Street right at its doorstep).
4. Cafe 1511
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Cafe1511 is a history-rich bed and breakfast that resides in an 1896-built shophouse. It shares the same building as the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and is a no-frills guesthouse, best for fellow Malaysians who are mostly out of the accommodation to do some sightseeing and shopping around Jonker Street. A night here costs only RM 85 for two including breakfast!
Hotels Near Melaka Wonderland Theme Park
Especially if you are travelling with kids, staying near Melaka Wonderland Theme Park might be your best choice. The water park features high-speed water slides, big wave pools, and even a huge forest to explore with electric scooters.
5. Wide Lane Holiday Stay Ayer Keroh
If you are travelling in a big group, be it with family or friends, you might want to choose Wide Lane Holiday Stay Ayer Keroh. The five-bedroom house is ideal for up to 10 people, featuring a living room and fully equipped kitchen. After a day at the theme park, you can even come home to have a barbeque party. The apartment will set you back RM 604 a night, and is only RM 60 per pax if you maximize its capacity!
6. Amverton Heritage Resort
If you are traveling with kids, you might want to have your stay at the Amverton Heritage Resort. The resort’s swimming pool mimics a water theme park for children with various slides around a pirate ship. Within a short driving distance is also the Zoo Melaka and World’s Bees Museum, both that is educational and interesting places to visit together with family.
Hotels Near Dutch Square
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The terracotta-red Dutch buildings that decorate Dutch Square make them a must-visit for both Malaysians and foreigners on their every visit to the city. Visit The Stadthuys, the oldest Dutch building in the East, built in 1660, which now houses a collection of museums such as the Islamic Museum and Architecture Museum. Malaysia’s oldest Protestant church, Christ Church, also sits in the Dutch Square, with its characteristic red bricks shipped all the way from Holland to Malaysia for its construction.
7. Rucksack Caratel Malacca
Wake up to picturesque greenery at The Rucksack Caratel – Garden Wing at RM 178 per night for two including breakfast. Hidden away in the midst of rustic buildings is the foliage that sets this hotel apart from the other modern accommodation. The Instagram-worthy hotel is minutes away from the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum, which is a reconstructed palace for museum use.
8. 1825 Gallery Hotel
The 1825 Gallery Hotel’s previous form was a flour storehouse operated by the Chinese, but is now a popular hotel with British and Chinese design elements combined. Preserving the actual wood from the 1890s, the hotel lined its floor and ceiling with said timbers to give her guests the authentic old world Malacca feel. The beautiful hotel stands out amongst the shophouses with her elegant white exterior and a night here with your loved one will set you back RM 189.
9. Madam Wong Vacation House Melaka
Exploring Malacca with a big group of friends? Do not miss out on Madam Wong Vacation House Melaka. The double-storey apartment fits 13 people with nine single beds, one king and one queen sized bed in its four bedrooms. Located within walking distance from the museums at Dutch Square, as well as the Jonker Shopping Street, the apartment costs only RM 478 a night, and only RM 37 per pax when maximized to its full capacity!
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