Melaka guesthouses - guest house recommendations
Discovery Guesthouse is a backpacker favourite
There are Melaka guesthouses for all types of visitor, with the city extremely used to entertaining tourists. Backpackers and budget travellers will find a selection of dorm beds available for just a few dollars, with a host of communal facilities on offer for onward transport, communication and tours. Those with a little more cash can really enjoy a little luxury, with charming colonial mansions boasting period furnishings including four poster beds. Melaka guesthouses are generally a ltad more expensive than other Malaysian cities, but generally accommodation is of a higher standard with great value for money.
Budget Melaka guesthouses are situated all over the city, but the old heritage centre is especially popular for its atmosphere-rich establishments in old terraces. But the downtown business area of Taman Melaka Raya also has more modern offerins on reclaimed land a few minutes east of the old town. Walking is easy around Melaka so there is no bad neighbourhood to choose, but our recommendations below are some of the very best.
Recommended Melaka guesthouses
Discovery Guesthouse
Ramshackle budget Melaka guesthouse with small rooms above a nice cafe where travellers congregate to chat about their days. There's a pool table, book exchange and speedy internet access. Room from US$7. No. 3 Jalan Bunja Raya, Tel: +60 (0)292 5606.
Sama-Sama Guest House
Melaka guesthouse with just eight basic rooms plus a large communal area where guests can talk with the ultra-friendly owners. Rooms cost from US$8 with laundry service available. 26 Jalan Tukang Besi, parallel one block north of Jonker Walk, Tel: +60 (0)12 305 1980.
Travellers Lodge
Melaka backpackers favourite with comfortable communal terrace, a broad selection of games and coffeeshop at street level serving hearty meals. Dorms cost US$4, rooms from US$9. 214b Taman Melaka Raya, Tel: +60 (0)6 226 5709.
River View Guesthouse
Comfortable rooms with fan and common bathrooms with communual TV and dining area and kitchen for guests. Complimentary coffee, tea and drinking water is provided and the first floor terrace has a magnificent view of the Melaka River. Rooms from US$15. 94-96 Jalan Kampong Pantai, Tel: 012-3277746, email: riverviewguesthouse@yahoo.com
River View Guesthouse comes highly recommended
Sunny's Inn
Nice no-frills Melaka guesthouse with clean yet cheap dorms, a nice communal terrace plus some spacious private doubles. Dorm at US$4, rooms start at US$9. 270a Taman Melaka Raya, Tel:+60 (0)6 227 5446.
Chong Hoe Hotel
Well-positioned Melaka guesthouse right in centre of the old town with a/c rooms offering free WiFi internet and cable TV from US$15 for a single. 26 Jalan Tukang Emas, opp. Kampung Kling Mosque, Tel: +60 (0)6 282 6102
House Of Kititto
This small guesthouse iin Melaka has a homestay feel with just four rooms. It's well placed merely minutes from Jonker Walk and the convivial owners are a top source of local information. Rooms start at US$10. 50A Jalan Portugis, Tel: +60 (0)6 281 1105.
Eastern Heritage
Atmospheric wooden house with atmospheric rooms decorated with colourful murals. Doors close sharp at midnight so not one for revellers, but the plunge pool is nice. Dorms from US$4, rooms start at US$8. 8 Jalan Bukit China, Tel: +60 (0)6 283 3026.
Trend Hotel
The very friendly staff at this Melaka guesthouse make it a top choice with big, clean rooms featuring ensuite bathrooms, a/c and cable TV. Doubles start at US$20. 216-220 Jalan Melaka Raya 1, Tel: +60 (0)6 286 1199.
