Top Rated Accommodations in Malacca

Located in Malacca, this 4-bedroom holiday house is just a 5-minute drive from the famous Jonker Street. It features living and dining areas and free private parking. The private unit is cooled with air conditioning and a fan. It also offers a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, a fridge, an electric kettle and a wardrobe. Bathrooms offer shower facilities. Carol Guesthouse is a 10-minute drive from Mahkota Parade, Dataran Pahlawan and A’Famosa. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a 2-hour drive away.

Boasting heritage architecture and parts of a mansion dated back to 1920, The Majestic Malacca Hotel is set along the banks of Melaka River and features elegantly decorated guest rooms. This boutique hotel hosts a spa with Peranakan-inspired treatments and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided. The bright and spacious rooms are well-appointed with floor-to-ceiling windows, timber flooring and teak bed frame. The en suite bathroom is separated by wooden sliding doors and features a top bath as well as luxury bath amenities. Melba at the Mansion specialises in Kristang cuisine and offers casual dining with a view. The restaurant is adorned with wooden furnishings and cultural memorabilia. You can have a pampering Peranakan therapy at Spa Village or take a refreshing dip in the pool. The hotel’s library offers a quiet spot for reading. Friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk are ready to assist you with airport transfers and tour information. The Majestic Malacca Hotel is 1.2 km from Jonker Walk and is 1.6 km from A Famosa. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 134 km from the property.

Inexpensive and centrally located in town, this hostel draws a steady stream of foreign and local backpackers. The shared rooms accommodate up to three people and are furnished with fans. For an additional fee, you get to enjoy the luxury of cool air-conditioning. The hostel also provides laundry services. It is also close to many eateries, ranging from hawker stalls to food courts and restaurants. Don't miss visiting the historical sites of Malacca, most of which are only a 10-minute walk away.

Revel in Malacca's historical past by staying in one of the old town's beautifully restored Peranakan houses, which have been converted into boutique hotels. Located along Hang Jebat Street, well-known for its Peranakan heritage and antiques, the Hotel Puri has retained almost all the original fittings like marble flooring, Victorian-era tiles and timber carvings. There is also the cozy Galeri Cafe, housed within the building, which serves both local and international cuisine.

The Grand Southern is a budget hotel located at the fringe of the Malaccan town and is about 15 minutes by car from Bandar Hilir. It occupies the upper levels of a four-storied building and is surrounded by several restaurants and shops selling a variety of goods and services. The room furnishings are basic although all the rooms are air-conditioned and come with attached bathrooms. The hotel caters mainly to budget travelers and the occasional backpacker.

With only about 10 rooms, it is perhaps the simplest type of lodging located in the heart of Melaka Raya. The room rates are highly affordable and will suit even the most cash-strapped backpacker. A big television set in the main hall is by far the only sign of luxury. The guesthouse is surrounded by shops and eateries, so you will have a good time exploring around. A short stroll will bring you to the many attractions left behind from the town's Portuguese past.