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MYR 250 - 460 Malacca Service Apartment
A 15-minute walk from shopping and entertainment areas, Malacca Service Apartment is centrally located in the city. It features spacious apartments wi… MoreMYR 250 - 460 Malacca Hotel Apartment
Malacca Hotel Apartment is centrally located in Malacca, a 15-minute drive to shopping and entertainment spots. It offers an outdoor pool and well-equ… MoreMYR 99 - 350 Naza Talyya Hotel Melaka
Naza Talyya Hotel is only one kilometre away from Melaka Central Main Bus Terminal. It offers a restaurant and air-conditioned rooms. Free Wi-Fi is av… MoreMYR 83 - 188 Ninety Six Hotel
Ninety Six is located in the heart of Malacca, 3 km from the historical core of the city. It offers affordable accommodation with free parking and roo… MoreMYR 335 - 507 One Residence Stay
Located in the heart of the ancient city of Malacca, One Residence Stay offers private two-storey apartments with free internet access and 2 parking s… MoreMYR 218 - 408 Mahkota Hotel Melaka
Mahkota Hotel enjoys fresh sea breeze just across the street from Mahkota Parade and Dataran Pahlawan Malls. A 15-minute walk from A’Famosa Fort, it… MoreMYR 85 - 250 Mahkota Guest House Melaka
Offering affordable apartments with dining areas in Malacca City, Mahkota Guest House is a 15-minute walk from Mahkota Parade and Dataran Pahlawan Mal… MoreMYR 112 - 368 Kings Hotel Melaka
Kings Hotel Melaka is located in the city centre, a 15-minute drive from Ayer Keroh Toll and the Melaka Zoo. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant… MoreMYR 180 - 335 Jonker Boutique Hotel
Jonker Boutique Hotel is located along Jonker Street within Malacca’s Chinatown Area. The hotel features free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TVs and f… MoreMYR 12 - 40 L´armada Guesthouse
Located in Chinatown, L´armada Guesthouse features a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage. Standard and dormitory rooms are offered. Free cof… MoreMYR 12 - 40 Le-Village Guest House Melaka
Le-Village Guesthouse Melaka is located in the city centre, just a 5-minute walk from Menara Taming Sari Tower. It offers ticketing services and free … MoreMYR 55 - 110 Lyza Inn
Located in the Southern part of Malaysia, Lyza Inn is a 20-minute ride from Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal. It features free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms… MoreMYR 125 - 259 Orkid Hotel Melaka
Located in Melaka, Hotel Orkid offers rooms with cable TVs, private bathrooms and is within walking distance of A´Famosa and Christ Church. A re… MoreMYR 128 - 128 Portugis Hotel
Portugis Hotel offers guests a homely experience with cosy rooms decorated in warm colours. Offering free Wi-Fi and free parking, its leisure faciliti… MoreMYR 60 - 216 Time Hotel Melaka
Located 700 metres from Mahkota Parade, Time Hotel offers a restaurant and free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel. Its cosy air-conditioned rooms com… MoreMYR 344 - 861 The Majestic Malacca Hotel
Located along the main street of Jalan Bunga Raya, this hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TVs. It features a spa, outdoor p… MoreMYR 58 - 168 Tower Hotel
Tower Hotel is located in the heart of Melaka City, next to Mahkota Parade Shopping Complex. It features a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and rooms wi… MoreMYR 40 - 85 Yellow Mansion Hostel
Yellow Mansion Hostel offers affordable rooms with free Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature private bathrooms with hot/cold shower and toiletries. The hostel ha… MoreMYR 67 - 143 Yellow Mansion Hotel
Located in Malacca’s city centre, Yellow Mansion Hotel offers affordable rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is within walking distance from historical sites … MoreMYR 112 - 273 The Emperor Hotel Malacca
The Emperor Hotel Malacca offers rooms with views of the Straits of Malacca or Malacca town. It features an outdoor pool, spa, free parking and a cafe… MoreMYR 104 - 145 The Baba House
The Baba House is conveniently located at the historic heart of Malacca within the vibrant Jonker Street shopping area, in a heritage Peranakan buildi… MoreMYR 77 - 137 RS City Park Hotel
RS City Park Hotel offers budget accommodation in Melaka’s central business district. Within walking distance of Indonesia Ferry Terminal, it offers… MoreMYR 264 - 470 Renaissance Melaka Hotel
Offering 5-star comfort in spacious rooms, Renaissance Melaka Hotel features a fitness centre and an outdoor pool. It is steps from the well-known lan… MoreMYR 9 - 75 Sayang-Sayang Guest House
Sayang-Sayang Guest House is located in Malacca’s historic Chinatown, overlooking the Melaka River. It offers free Wi-Fi, a cafe and is a 5-minute w… MoreMYR 148 - 252 Seri Malaysia Melaka
About 1.6 km from The Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary, Hotel Seri Malaysia Melaka offers value-for-money accommodation with free Wi-Fi access. T… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Modern-day Malacca is a small and fairly sleepy city. but nowdays the government take this seriously and make it more close to tourists. there are lots of fascinating views and improvement that were made, so it is really an interesting place to know the malaysian as well.
There are some interesting legends surrounding the foundation and naming of Malacca. According to the 16th century Malay Annals, the city was founded by Parameswara, a descendant of Alexander the Great. More likely, he was a Hindu prince and political fugitive from nearby Java. The legend goes that Paramswara was out on a hunt in the region and had stopped to refresh himself near what is now the Malacca River. Standing near a Melaka tree he was surprised to witness one of his hunting dogs so startled by a mouse deer that it fell into the river. Parameswara took this as a propitious sign of the weak overcoming the powerful and decided to build the capital of his new kingdom where he stood, naming it for the tree under which he had been resting. Another account says Malacca is derived from the Arabic word "Malakat", meaning market. Malacca had a navigable harbor sheltered by nearby Sumatra across the narrow straits, ample supply of fresh water, enjoyed a prime location relative to the shifting monsoon winds, and had a central location in regional trade patterns, all of which soon made it a prosperous trading town. Its fortunes increased with its official adoption of Islam in the 14th century. The Sultans of Malacca were soon attracting Arab traders from far afield. However, Malacca continued to trade with merchants of all races and religions.
After the visit of the Chinese Muslim Admiral Cheng Ho in the mid-15th century, contact between China and Malacca intensified. In exchange for protection against Thailand|Siam, Malacca became a vassal state to Ming China. To ensure Malacca's safety, a new powerful kingdom was founded by the Sultan of Samudra-Pasai.
The power of the Malays began to rise through the 15th century. The sultan at that time married a Ming Chinese consort.
Things started to change with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1509. They were at first welcomed, but Indian traders soon turned the sultan against the Portuguese and they had to flee. In 1511 the Portuguese returned, and at their second attempt seized the city. This marked the start of the formation of a large Eurasian community.
An alliance between the Dutch and the Sultanate of Johor Bahru saw the loss much of Malaccas power. In 1641 the Dutch put a blockade on Malacca and they seized the city after six months.
Only after 150 years did the Dutch lose their hold on Malacca. In 1795 The Netherlands was conquered by the French, and the British were keen to take over the Dutch holdings in Malacca. By that time, Malacca had lost most of its importance.
Malacca is a center of Peranakan culture. When Chinese settlers originally came to Malacca as miners, traders and coolies, they took local (often Malay) brides and adopted many local customs. The result of this is an interesting mix of Malay and Chinese cultures. The men are known as Babas and the women Nonyas.
A small group of Eurasians of Portuguese descent continue to speak their unique creole, known as Cristão or Kristang.
(Office at airport. Tel: +60-6-3174577) flies five times weekly (no flights on Wednesdays and Fridays) at 1005am to Pekanbaru in Sumatra, Indonesia. The flight from Pekanbaru departs at 0730 and comes in at 0920. RM247 one way before taxes.
To get there/away: Any Batang Bus (yellow, cream and red) from Melaka Sentral will go past Batu Berendam Airport. Buses will stop by the main road about 200m from the airport building. Tuahbas No. 65 (blue and white) to Taman Merdeka also goes from Melaka Sentral past the airport via Bachang.
Although does not fly to Malacca, it maintains an office at Lot 1&2, Block A, Ground Floor, Century Mahkota Hotel, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka. Tel: +60-6-2829597.
Malacca city is on the Coastal Trunk Road (Federal Route 5), and can be accessed from the Main Trunk Road (Federal Route 1) by turning off at Simpang Kendong or Tampin, Negeri Sembilan.
Malacca is 150 km (93 mi) from Kuala Lumpur, 216 km (134 mi) Johor Bahru, 90 km (56 mi) from Port Dickson.
All long-distance and local buses now operate from the Melaka Sentral bus terminal, a good 3km from the historic core of the city.
Some of the companies operating to/from Malacca are:
To get there/away: Tai Lye No 26 (red, blue and white) goes from Melaka Sentral to Tampin via Alor Gajah. Stop along the main road near the level crossing just before entering Tampin town. The station is about 400 m (437 yd) from the main road. Salira (light blue and yellow) also goes from Melaka Sentral to Tampin via Ayer Keroh and Durian Tunggal. Get off bus at same spot as Tai Lye.
To/From Dumai:
Note that Bengkalis is not listed as a visa-free or visa-on-arrival point of entry into Indonesia. However, those entitled to visa-free entry, or at least Malaysian passport holders, do not seem to face any problems.
The older part of the city proper has, in addition to the old palace and the large buildings left by the Europeans, many private houses and shops from nearly a century or more ago, put up by Chinese traders. Many of these have beautiful details such as moulded porcelain tiles and painted plaster reliefs on the front. Unfortunately, they tend to be not well preserved and the city government decided to paint all the buildings in the historical district a bright brick red some years ago, which detracts from their aesthetic value.
Notice that on Tuesday most museums, shops, restaurant are closed. No events are planned on that day. If you have only one day to spend in Malacca, do not go on Tuesday!
Geographér Cafe, 63 Jalan Hang Jebat (Chinatown), 606-2816813, . Comfortable and lively restaurant/bar serving Malaccan standards. Occasional live music.
Jonkers Melaka, 17 Jalan Hang Jebat (Chinatown). 10AM-5PM every day. Beautiful cool Chinatown courtyard with a few scattered tables; promises "light western Nyonya food".
Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball, in the area near Jonker there are a few famous shops selling Chicken Rice Ball. Although it is called Hainanese, its origin is not Hainan China, but invented by the Hainanese Immigrants long time ago. You can find Hainanese Chicken Rice throughout Malaysia, but Melaka is the only place that serves Chicken Rice in balls.
Satay Celup, similiar to Satay, different varieties of food like fishballs, crabsticks, meat, prawns and etc are put on a bamboo stick, but instead of grilling it like normal Satay, Satay Celups are dip in boiling sauce. Price ranges from RM0.30 to RM0.80 per stick depend on the type and shop.
Tengkera Mee Soup, noodles (many varieties) served Chinese style but by a Malay/Muslim vendor and are therefore Halal. Located along Jalan Tengkera near the famous Tengkera Mosque. Open from mid-afternoon until when the noodles are sold out.
Travellers' Lodge, 214b Jalan Melaka Raya 1, telephone 06/226 5709. Large, friendly hostel in a convenient location near several attractions. Rooms are clean with air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms available. The hostel also features a kitchen, laundry, roof terrace and cafe with internet access. Movies are shown every night. Good value.
Baba House in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok. RM 89 for double room, incl. breakfast. In an old shophouses.
Eastern Heritage.
Sama-Sama Guest House, 26 Jalan Tukang Besi (Blacksmith Street, one block north of Hang Jebat), . A laid-back guesthouse with 8 rooms. Rooms are basic, with no air-con. Large, friendly hang-out area with "no TV, just sweet reggae music" and occasional live music, and a nice back courtyard with burbling fountain. Kitchen and laundry available. RM20-35.
Chong Hoe Hotel, 26 Jalan Tukang Emas (Goldsmith Street, opposite of Masjid Kampung Kling)(Tel-606-2826102) It offers good value with simple fan and tv room for Rm25 and air-con singles/doubles with tv and bathroom for RM43 onward.
Mimosa Hotel, 108 Jalan Bunga Raya, Tel:+60-6-2821 113, , RM98-232.
Aldy Hotel, 27 Jalan Kota, 75000 Melaka, Tel:+60-6-2833232, . Boutique hotel strategically located in the heart of the historic Melaka town. 3 stars. RM110-RM500.
Hotel Puri, 118 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200, Malacca, Tel:+60-6-2825588. Highly recommended by homeliving magazine in Malaysia - Living Taste. RM110-RM500.
Hotel Grand Continental
Heeren House
Hotel Equatorial Melaka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Tel:+60-6-282 8333, . 5 stars. RM410-RM3300.
Hotel Tropicaville Malacca 7,9,11, Jalan PM 15, Plaza Mahkota, 75000 Melaka. 3 stars.RM 88-RM 198
The Legacy Hotel, 146, Jalan Hang Tuah, 75300 Melaka, Tel:+60-6-281 6868, . 5 stars. RM165-1080.
Renaissance Melaka Hotel, Jalan Bendahara, 75100 Melaka, Tel:+60-6-284 8888. 5 stars.
The Emperor Hotel, 123 Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 75100 Melaka, Tel:+60-6-284 0777, . 4 stars. RM90-RM500.
The City Bayview Hotel, Jalan Bendahara 75100 Melaka, Tel:+60-6-283 9888, Email: rsvcbvmk@streamyx.com. 4 stars.
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is the largest long-distance bus operator in Malaysia. It links the state with a host of destinations in Peninsular Malaysia like Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Singapore and further afield. Transnasional buses depart from Malacca City (Melaka Sentral), Alor Gajah, A'Famosa Resort and Masjid Tanah.
Malacca-Kuala Lumpur Express: Hourly buses between Malacca City and Kuala Lumpur from 0530 to 1900. Tickets cost RM9.40.
Jebat Ekspres: Buses to Kuala Lumpur via Masjid Tanah and Alor Gajah.
Malacca-Singapore Express: Hourly buses between Malacca City and Johor Bahru and Singapore from 0800 to 1900. Tickets cost RM14.60 to/from Johor Baru, and RM17 to Singapore.
Mayang Sari Express: Buses to/from Johor Baru. Tickets cost RM14.60.
MCW Express: Frequent express services to Muar, JohorBy taxi
There are also chartered taxi services available at end of Jalan Kee Ann. These chartered taxis travel within Melaka state and outside Melaka such as to KLIA International Airport, Kuala Lumpur and even Singapore. They carry up to 4 passengers at a time. See for the official fare chart.By train
Malacca is not served by any railway lines. The closest railway station is at Tampin (Railway station Tel: +60-6-3411034), about 40 km (25 mi) away. By boat
Daily ferries run to and from Bengkalis, Dumai and Pekanbaru in Sumatra, Indonesia. All ferries arrive and depart from the Harbour Master's jetty (Jeti Shahbandar) at Taman Melaka Raya near the Maritime Museum. To get to/away from Jetty: Malacca Town Bus No. 17 (Green) goes near the Harbour Master's jetty which is just down the road from the Red Square.
Tunas Rupat Follow Me Express (Malacca ticketing booth at Jln PM10 Melaka Raya. Tel: +60-6-2816766, office Tel: +60-6-2832506, +60-6-2832516; Dumai agent: Jl. Jend. Sudirman 4. Tel: +62-765-31398) operates two ferries daily. They depart Malacca for Dumai at 0900 and 1500. Journey time is just under two hours. Tickets cost RM80/150 one-way/return.
To/From Pekanbaru:
Tunas Rupat Follow Me Express (Malacca ticketing booth at Jln PM10 Melaka Raya. Tel: +60-6-2816766, office Tel: +60-6-2832506, +60-6-2832516; Pekanbaru agent: Jl. Tanjung Datuk No 153, Pekanbaru. Tel: +62-761-858777) has ferries from Pekanbaru to Malacca on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0900. From Malacca to Pekanbaru, they depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 0930. The journey takes about six and a half hours. Tickets cost RM120/210 one-way/return from Malacca to Pekanbaru.
NNH Ferry Services (Malacca ticketing booth G-15, Jln PM10, Plaza Mahkota Melaka Raya. Tel: +60-6-2881334) runs the Pelita Jaya ferry from Malacca to Pekanbaru on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0900.
To/From Bengkalis:
Laksamana Group (Malacca ticketing office stalls on Jln PM10, Plaza Mahkota Melaka Raya) has ferries from Malacca to Bengkalis in Riau Province, Sumatra, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays departing at 1100. Ferries connect to Selat Panjang where there are onward ferries to Batam and the other Riau Islands. From Bengkalis, ferries depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0930.
Mulia Kencana (Malacca ticketing office Stall No. 5, Jln PM10, Plaza Mahkota Melaka Raya. Malaysia#Contact|Mobile tel: +60-13-3733545, +60-16-6826896, +60-12-3398428) operates three ferries a week from Malacca to Bengkalis. Ferries connect to the town of Pakning. From Malacca, ferries depart on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 1300. Tickets cost RM50/80 one-way/return. Tickets from Bengkalis to Pakning cost a further Rp10,000.Get around
Malacca is by no means a small city, but exploring on foot is a good idea. You could rent a bike. Don't be ignorant and stand in the middle of the road holding up traffic in order to take pictures of buildings, for heaven's sake. (This happens!)By car
Streets in the older/historical part of the city are very narrow, so they quickly become clogged during rush hours.
By bus
Malacca Town Bus No 17 (green bus): Melaka Sentral Terminal to the historic core, Mahkota Parade, Melaka Raya and the Portuguese Settlement
Malacca Town Bus No 18: Melaka Sentral Terminal to Tengkera and onwards to Pokok Mangga
Malacca Town Bus No 19: Melaka Sentral Terminal to Ayer Keroh
Malacca Town Bus No. 50: Melaka Sentral Terminal to the Mahkota Parade shopping centre and nearby seafood restaurants
Kenderaan Aziz (red and white): Buses from Melaka Sentral to Muar via Padang Temu also go past the historic core, Mahkota Parade and Melaka RayaBy taxi
Metered Taxis are just about everywhere. Chartered taxis on Jalan Kee Ann also travel within the city and should not cost more than RM10 per ride.Others
Trishaws are available as well for short trips between tourist spots.See
Stadhuys - completed in 1660. Nowadays, it houses the historical museum. This is one of the oldest Dutch buildings in the east.
Christ Church - this church was built between 1741 and 1753. It replaced a Portuguese church, which was shattered. Bricks were shipped from Zeeland in the Netherlands. On the floor of the church you will find Dutch tombstones. It is the oldest protestant church in Malaysia. On the altar you will see sacramental silverware, still bearing the Dutch coat of arms. Open: Thursday - Tuesday.
Red Square - Beautiful square around Christ Church and the Stadhuys. On this square you will find the Tang Beng Swee Clock Tower, it looks Dutch, but it is not. It was built in 1886.
Porta de Santiago - You will find this remains of the old Portuguese fort A Famosa on Jalan Kota, around St Paul's Hill. What you can see nowadays is a mostly Dutch reconstruction, bearing the VOC coat of arms.
St Paul's Church - take a path up the hill and it will lead you to this church. It was originally built in 1521, by the Portuguese. It became a fortress in 1567, until 1596. After the Dutch siege it became St Paul's, before it was known as Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of Annunciation). It has been used as a burial ground for the Dutch. You can still see the tombstones, along the walls of ruins of the church.
Muzium Budaya - Below the hill you will find this museum (Melaka Cultural Museum). It is a reconstruction of the istana of the sultan. It was built in 1985. It is open daily from 9AM to 6PM except on Tuesdays, and on Fridays from 1215-1445. Entrance fee: RM1.50.
Portuguese Settlement.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and has an inscription dating 1685 commemorating the deeds of by Kapitan China Li Wei King.
Poh San Teng Temple. This temple is located at the foot of Bukit China and was founded in 1795 by Kapitan China Chua Su Cheong as a graveyard temple. The main deity is Fu-te Zhen Shen. the temple was built to allow the descendants of those buried on Bukit China to conduct prayers to their ancestors away from the heavy rain and strong winds.
Kampung Morten - a village of traditional houses, it is located on the west bank
Bukit China(Chinese Cemetery) - Bukit China is the one of the largest Chinese cemetery outside of mainland China. Graves can be found here that go back to the late Ming dynasty (mid 17th century). The earliest grave found so far dates to 1622, but unfortunately many graves were exhumed during the British occupation of Malaysia. Bukit China is a famous jogging spot for the locals and jogging tracks are available all over the hill. When you climb on top of the hill, you will have a nice view of the town.
Recreational Forest Ayer Keroh - The 359 ha (887 acre) Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest was opened on April 17, 1984 and offers visitors peace and tranquility within its cool green surroundings.
Baba and Nonya Peranakan Musuem - Step back in time with a visit to this musuem which is an actual Peranakan heritage town house and is a great example of Peranakan culture. It is located on Heeren Street (now known as Tun Cheng Lock Street). The entry fee is RM8 per person.
Melaka Zoo - Located in Ayer Keroh, along the main road from the Ayer Keroh toll plaza to Melaka town. One of the best, if not the best, zoo in Malaysia. Even better than the National Zoo. The zoo is located in a reserved forest where the animal enclosures more resemble the animals' natural habitat. The trees within the zoo compound provide ample shades for visitors during hot and sunny days.Do
Go fly a kite, literally - Go to Klebang Beach and buy a cheap kite (fighter-style, but nowhere near that well-constructed) with Japanese cartoon characters on it for RM 1.50, or a styrofoam airplane for RM 5 if you don't have the necessary kite-flying mad skills.
Jonker Walk - Jonker Walk is an open air night market held every weekend (and recently extended to eve of public holidays) evening to late night. Have a leisure stroll along the street, observing the locals' life, catching a free performance and shop for some local sourvenirs can be a wonderful and unforgettable experience.Buy
Jonkers Walk (6PM -12AM every weekend).
The Orangutan House (59 Lorong Hang Jebat, +606 282 6872, ) has cool T-shirts as well as paintings for sale.Eat
Jalan Kee Ann Night Open Air Eating Stalls, Jalan Kee Ann (Chinatown). 6.00PM to 11.00PM every day. Open air eating stalls for locals and visitors. It is a good place to eat and see the world go by while eating in the open air. Local cuisines include won ton mee, popiah, yew keow, sugar cane water, sup kambing, satay,etc.Drink
Melaka Raya - Melaka Raya is the nightlife area of Melaka. Countless Pubs, Discos, Cafes and Restaurants are located in this area. If you want to enjoy some Clubbing experience in Melaka, this is the place to go.Sleep
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