Short Trip Accommodations to Melaka
Suitable short trip accommodations suggestion are essential to ensure a pleasant visit
1st Criteria: A day or two with no time to spare!
2nd Criteria: No transportation available. Your choice/plan is to WALK!
You will be here in Melaka for a short visit (A day or two). A good choice of strategically located short trip accommodations will help to save your “precious time“ and “transportation money“.
These suitable short trip accommodations are located not just within walking distance but at the door steps from Melaka City Heritage Trail and Dutch Heritage Trail. Moreover, they are located within walking distance from the famous Jonker Walk and local souvenir shops.
What is Melaka City Heritage Trail and Dutch Heritage Trail? These trails (in pdf format) will show you the main attraction places in Melaka City within walking distance. Click here for the Dutch Heritage Map and this is the Melaka City Heritage map.
Where are these short trip accommodations mainly located?
Read on to find out......
Along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, also known as Heeren Street, you will find unique accommodations of ole’ Melaka. Below are my short reviews of the short trip accommodations along Heeren Street which are worth recommending.
Puri Hotel
This is one of my personal favourite among the short trip accommodations list in Melaka. Hotel Puri Melaka is one of the ole's Melaka boutique hotel in the heart of the old city of Melaka.
This hotel is a carefully restored Peranakan house. Like most of the Peranakan house, Hotel Puri has a lovely courtyard garden in the centre of the hotel. Extending 100 metres long, its distinct characteristics are its beautiful and intricately decorated façade and the impressive length of the house.
While retaining its old charm, Hotel Puri Melaka provides modern amenities to its hotel guests. Tired and need a good massage? You could always head to Hotel Puri spa for a good massage.
It takes only 30 minute drive from the North-South Highway (Malacca/Ayer Keroh exit), and 10 minute drive from the Melaka Sentral bus station. If you would like to have a feel of the Peranakan house, book yourself a room in Hotel Puri Melaka here.
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Caf¨¦ 1511 Guesthouse
Caf¨¦ 1511 Guesthouse is located next to Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum. This guesthouse cum restaurant is part of The Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and offers the occupants a real experience of living in a Peranakan House.
Fancy of staying in an old and original setting of a Peranakan house with the household full of antiques? Then you should book your stay here plus you got to enjoy your complimentary breakfast at Cafe 1511 located downstair!
Click here to read what other travelers in TripAdvisor have to say about Cafe 1511The Baba House
The Baba House is another ole's Melaka boutique hotel (Peranakan heritage building) located along Heeren Street, Melaka that you might want to try during your short trip to Melaka.
Here you could admire the lovely architecture and furniture of the Melaka Baba House. There is great attention to detail shown everywhere. Nothing to do? Enjoy the charming spaces available for the guest to sit and admire the surroundings or you could head to the garden terrace for a drink.
You could also rejuvenate at the spa with a soothing massage. Alternatively, keep in touch with friends and family using the the free in-room Wi-Fi internet access. To be more active, pay a visit to the Baba Heritage Museum, just down the street. Book yourself a room in The Baba House here.
Heeren House
Heeren House is situated by the side of the winding Melaka River. It offers a unique choice of bedroom. The rooms are individually furnished with colonial and Peranakan furniture, with views overlooking the charming old Melaka River and other historical sites beyond.
Clearly within view are the Stadhuys and St Paul's Hill, while others historical attractions places are only a few minutes walk away.
Heeren Inn
Heeren Inn is another budget hotel managed by a family. It is smack along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock and located directly facing towards the road/lane to Jonker Street. The bedrooms are all equipped with air-conditioning unit and attached bathroom.
This is another good choice of hotel for your short stay in Melaka as it is located within walking distance to Melaka Historical sites. During weekends, the surrounding area of this place (Jonker Street) will be very lively and crowded with people. Therefore, it all depends to your personal preference.
Lastly, a gentle reminder that Heeren Inn does not accept credit card and you need to pay by cash!
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Another short trip accommodation is Tang House. This is the one and only guesthouse located at Jalan Tokong nearby the main stage at Jonker Street.
Tang House
Tang House is a bed (mattress) and breakfast concept of guesthouse. It is located at the side of the main stage at Jonker Street, Melaka.
This guesthouse is suitable for backpackers and youngsters as the bathroom and toilet are shared among the other guest. Nevertheless, the other basic amenities like free wifi & PC for surfing the internet, air conditioning, water heater and a kitchen for you to cook your own food are provided!
Alternatively, you could find nice breakfast and coffee to jumpstart your day at the coffee house (located down stair) before touring the old charming Melaka town. Click here to book your stay in Tang House.
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As we move along Jalan Tukang Emas and Jalan Tukang Besi, there are more guesthouses or short trip accommodation for you to pick from. They are Chong Hoe Hotel, Jalan-Jalan Guesthouse, Sama-Sama Guesthouse and Hotel Cheng Ho Guesthouse. Among them, Jalan-Jalan Guesthouse is the most famous among the youngsters and backpackers:
Jalan-Jalan Guesthouse
This guest house is located in the heart of Melaka’s historic China Town, on a very special street called ‘Harmony Street’.
Good effort has been made to preserve the spirit of the original building while making it a comfortable home for travelers on a tight budget. They have two sunny, plant-filled inner courtyards where you can meet new friends or just sit and listen to drifting sounds of bells and chants filling the neighborhood.
Basic amenities like fans, common bathroom, laundry area, free internet and Wi-Fi are available. Affordable room rates and good location plus friendly management made this guesthouse the top choice among foreign backpackers along Jalan Tukang Emas, Melaka. Book your room at Jalan-Jalan Guest House, Malacca, Malaysia here.
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If you are not a fan of guesthouse, Da Som Inn at Jalan Tukang Emas will be a more suitable choice during your short visit to Melaka, Malaysia..
Da Som Inn
Unlike the other guesthouses located along this street, Da Som Inn provides a more cozy place with ensuite bathroom and air-condition.
Since this inn is managed by an artist couple. It offers a unique choice of bedroom which are individually decorated and furnished with a touch of artistic elements.
There's even a workshop where you have the option to paint your very own batik T-shirt! This is definitely a memorable and useful memento that you could bring home to show to your family and friends.
Aside from the good location (within walking distance to Melaka's attraction places), reasonable room rate starting from RM 108.00 for a superior double room to RM 208.00 for a deluxe family room and friendly staff, Da Som Inn is a good choice for non guesthouse fan and backpackers travelers that would like a cozy, comfortable and reasonable prized retreat for friends and family. Click here for a sneak preview of Da Som Inn.
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Alternatively, there is a 2 star hotel available to add to the list of your short stay accommodation options. Hallmark Hotel is located along Jalan Portugis which is around 10 minutes walking distance from Da Som Inn.
Hallmark Hotel
Hallmark Hotel is a 2 star hotel located nearby Masjid Kampung Hulu. The hotel has 78 rooms which are all nicely decorated to provide a memorable stay.
Each guestroom has air conditioning, daily newspaper, hair dryer, internet access (wireless), television LCD/plasma screen, shower, satellite/cable TV. Others basic amenities provided at Hallmark Hotel are water dispenser for each floor, coffee shop, laundry service/dry cleaning, room service, safety deposit boxes, WiFi and car park.
Aside from that, leisure and sports facilities are available which include massage, Jacuzzi, sauna and spa. This 2 star hotel is a value for money for tourists that visit Melaka. Book your room here.
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If all those accommodations have been fully booked, maybe you should try River View Guesthouse. It is located along Jalan Kampung Pantai with a view of Melaka River. This is another superb choice among youngsters and backpackers with a good location..
River View Guesthouse
River View Guesthouse is located at the once "Supermarket Street Stores" where the locals came for shopping during the heyday, this guesthouse provide the experience of staying in a newly refurbished double storey pre-war shop-house.
It offers the comforts of home and at the same time, able to cater to the needs of travelers on a budget.
All rooms are well lighted and have windows. Towels, drinking water, coffee and tea are provided complimentary. For extra comfort, a sitting room complete with TV and dining area with a kitchen for light cooking are provided for the guest.
The first floor terrace has a magnificent view of the Melaka River snaking majestically through traditional Melaka shop-houses and homes (thus the name of the guest house). You could sit here in the evening, drink beer and watch the boats go by or just take a walk along the river, which is brightly and beautifully lighted at night. Book River View Guest House, Malacca, Malaysia here.
Aldy Hotel
Alternatively, you could try the three stars Aldy Hotel which is located at Jalan Kota. You could find that Jalan Kota is located in the Dutch Heritage Trail.
You could always enjoy the delicious local and western cuisine available at the Bamboo Hut Bistro. This bistro is located on the ground floor of Alday Hotel. Check out this hotel here.
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I hope that the short trip accommodations and the reviews are helpful. Do enjoy your stay in Melaka to the fullest.
As for the accommodations and hotels in Melaka list, I will update it with more options and variety as I “swim” around Melaka!
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