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Set within 200 metres of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and 300 metres of The Stadthuys, Ola Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Melaka. Popular points of interest nearby include Porta de Santiago, Christ Church Melaka and Melaka Clock Tower. St John's Fort is 3.3 km from the hostel and Melaka Straits Mosque is 4.4 km away.

Excellent location (right at the Jonker walk), yet quiet and peaceful sleep. Super amazing host (He let us early check in) Spotless clean and spacious room. The water pressure in the shower was the best I ever had. Walking distance to major attractions and eateries.

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9.4
Wonderful
967 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Yote 28 in Melaka is set 1 km from Porta de Santiago. 1.9 km from St John's Fort, the property is also 2.8 km away from Sam Po Kong Temple. Free WiFi is provided.

Melaka Sentral is 9 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 139 km from the property.

- location right in the center of malacca - confortable beds - beautiful place

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9.2
Wonderful
851 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Bukit Katil Indah Homestay is set in Melaka, 8.6 km from The Stadthuys and 9 km from Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum. The property is around 9.1 km from Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca, 9.2 km from Menara Taming Sari and 9.4 km from Porta de Santiago. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.5 km from St John's Fort.

The units at the hostel are equipped with a TV with satellite channels, a kitchen and a dining area. All units at Bukit Katil Indah Homestay include air conditioning and a desk.

Very clean & spotless. Nice home decor. Friendly owner.

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9.6
Exceptional
26 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

Situated within 1.1 km of The Stadthuys and 1.3 km of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, Sleep Here Hostel, Melaka features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Melaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

I really like the staff there, they are so kind and polite. one of my favorite hostel experience in Malaysia.

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8.9
Excellent
423 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Located in Melaka and within 500 metres of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, The Cardamom Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Menara Taming Sari, Porta de Santiago, and Christ Church Melaka. St John's Fort is 5.3 km from the hostel and Melaka Straits Mosque is 5.5 km away.

The hostel is very near the old zone. For a backpacker is perfect. I love it.

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8.9
Excellent
24 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Situated in Melaka, within 400 metres of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and 600 metres of Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca, 3 Little Birds Home, 100meter to JonkerWalk features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is located 1.2 km from Porta de Santiago, 5.2 km from St John's Fort and 5.4 km from Melaka Straits Mosque. Christ Church Melaka is 700 metres away and Melaka Clock Tower is 700 metres from the hostel.

One of those 'home away from home' kinds of hostel situations. You will quickly see what it is that has given the hostel this vibe once you meet the long-time volunteer Lutz, and the owner Sharom. If you're feeling receptive and wanting it, this is the place to meet and talk with some instant-friends, and see the city like a local.

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8.5
Very Good
93 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Situated within 200 metres of Menara Taming Sari and 400 metres of Porta de Santiago, Wanderer In Melaka features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Melaka. The property is around 2.8 km from St John's Fort, 3.9 km from Melaka Straits Mosque and 200 metres from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from The Stadthuys.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi. At Wanderer In Melaka rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Self check in is pretty smooth. Location is very strategic. Near the red square. The room is very spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The T&B are kept clean. The wifi is fast. Each bed has a plug where you can charge your electronics and also there is light in each bed.

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8.9
Excellent
25 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Set in Melaka and within 1.2 km of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, Finess Basic Hotel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 2 km from Menara Taming Sari, 1.9 km from Porta de Santiago and 4.8 km from St John's Fort. Melaka Straits Mosque is 5 km away and Melaka Clock Tower is 1.4 km from the hostel.

Good lighting, nice toilet, plenty of parking and comfortable bed. Nearby many amenities location for food and etc. Already 3rd times here.

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7.5
Good
223 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Discovery Youth Hostel Malacca is located a 5-minute walk from The Stadthuys and Jonker Street. It offers complimentary WiFi access throughout its premises.

The hostel is 300 metres from Christ Church and 500 metres from Porta de Santiago and Sam Po Kong Temple. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 87 km away.

Nice Location, Friendly Staff ...

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6.7
Review score
108 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Located a 2-minute walk from the heart of Chinatown, Kota Lodge offers free Wi-fi throughout its premises. It offers rooms with shared or en suite bathrooms.

Kota Lodge is a 5-minute walk from bustling Jonker Street and is 10 minutes’ on foot from Christ Church and A’Famosa. Central Melaka Bus Station is a 15-minute drive away.

Every thing is good this hotel.I had a travel gas stove and could cook in the hotel kitchen. There was a fridge, cold water and beer available. The bathroom had high pressure water.Its location was close to the sights of Malaga that I could walk every day

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7
Good
354 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Bukit Katil Indah Homestay
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews

    Bukit Katil Indah Homestay is located in Malacca, within 4.7 miles of St. John's Fort and 5.4 miles of The Stadthuys.

    its spot clean. the owner is very friendly and helpful.

  • Ola Hostel
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 967 reviews

    Located within a 2-minute walk of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and 400 yards of The Stadthuys, Ola Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Malacca.

    Lovely and calm place. We really enjoyed the stay.

  • Yote 28
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 850 reviews

    Yote 28 in Melaka is set 0.6 mi from Porta de Santiago. 1.2 mi from St John's Fort, the property is also 1.7 mi away from Sam Po Kong Temple. Free WiFi is provided.

    Friendly staff, rooms felt really clean and facilities were great

  • The Cardamom Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 24 reviews

    Located in Malacca, a 6-minute walk from Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, The Cardamom Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Muy tranquilo, limpio, bien ubicado, dueño agradable

  • Wanderer In Melaka
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 25 reviews

    Located within a 2-minute walk of Menara Taming Sari and 400 yards of Porta de Santiago, Wanderer In Melaka has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Malacca.

    本想让家人体验青旅,但没其他人入住,被我们包下了。这里非常干净,闹中取静,停车位也多。Mohkota Parade就在旁边,对面马路是Pahlawan,小公园,博物馆等景点,还算方便,到鸡场街还要一段路程,十多分钟走路就能到达,腿脚不方便的得考虑了,隔壁就是马来友族市集。

  • Sleep Here Hostel, Melaka
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 423 reviews

    Located within a 13-minute walk of The Stadthuys and 0.8 miles of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, Sleep Here Hostel, Melaka has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Malacca.

    Location, cleanliness and the facilities provided.Everything was great

  • 3 Little Birds Home, 100meter to JonkerWalk
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 93 reviews

    Located in Malacca, within a 5-minute walk of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and 700 yards of Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca, 3 Little Birds Home, 100meter to JonkerWalk has accommodations with...

    Great location & nice porch, nice staff, comfy bed!

  • Finess Basic Hotel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 223 reviews

    Located in Malacca and within a 14-minute walk of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, Finess Basic Hotel has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    I like the cozy design and facilities in my bedroom

  • Kota Lodge
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 354 reviews

    Located a 2-minute walk from the heart of Chinatown, Kota Lodge offers free Wi-fi throughout its premises. It offers rooms with shared or private bathrooms.

    RUSTIC OLD SCHOOL CHARM. FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY

  • Discovery Youth Hostel Malacca
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 108 reviews

    Discovery Youth Hostel Malacca is located a 5-minute walk from The Stadthuys and Jonker Street. It offers complimentary WiFi access throughout its premises.

    Good value for a simple, but clean room with air con and/or fan

  • branded hotel
    Central location
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 8 reviews

    Branded hotel is located in Malacca, within 1.3 miles of St. John's Fort and a 11-minute walk of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum.

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Hostels that guests love in Malacca

  • Avg. price/night: $19
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 967 reviews
    I wholeheartedly recommend this hostel to everyone. It is situated in a peaceful and charming area of Central, with helpful staff. When I booked a mixed dormitory with four guys and was the only girl, they upgraded me to a four-bed room dormitory with all girls, which was extremely thoughtful. Additionally, they offer bike rentals for 10 MYR from check-in to check-out, which I loved.
    Xueqing
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 967 reviews
    Host was so friendly:) He gave lots of info to me! What a welcoming hostel! And, u know sooo cheap / affordable price. Great location! Easy to get a jonker street and Dutch square! Less than 5 mins
    YEJU
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 967 reviews
    very quiet and clean, but with common space so easy to mingle. great location, comfortable beds. Sam is very helpful! the best hostel i’ve ever stayed.
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 967 reviews
    Great location, great host. Room and toilets were very clean. Great atmosphere. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed.
    Sam HC
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $25.37
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 850 reviews
    Good vibe in the lobby with people greeting me, offering snacks, etc. Comfy, spacious sleeping pod and secure locker provided. I was stranded at the hostel by the weather after checking out and the staff helped me try to get a taxi (very busy with chinese new year) and made me feel really welcome to hang out there until the storm had passed. Great location too- I felt safe walking home late at night alone.
    Williams
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 378 reviews
    Great location, very social hostel with both free tours and really cheap tours. There is a nice roof-top to hang-out in. Good layout of dorms with your own space and lokers
    Eira
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $25.62
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 209 reviews
    For this budget, I've been to many backpacker hostel, I consider this clean, good and cozy. good for the vostLocation is great, few minutes walk from jonker street and theres plenty food places nearby. Next to the river line which makes it very pleasant to walk to. my favourite part was pantry area which is really pretty part of the hostel overlooking river walk and cruise boats along the river.
    Iskandawr
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 378 reviews
    One of the best hostels we’ve stayed in. It is clean and comfortable, the staff and owner are super nice, great location and there is an amazing rooftop and relaxing area.
    Ida Lara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $19
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 967 reviews
    facility, service is super. location is excellent. price is suprisiny cheap to compare with the service i receive. the best hostel i ever stay in
    Phuong Anh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $46.12
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,381 reviews
    Great location, room interior are really aesthetic (room is really like what the ads shows) and clean with friendly staff (just ask them where to find nice n cheap food😂). Its only walking distance to all attractions, major plus point! Stadhuys buiding is literally next to us n others only take 5-10min walks. If you're worried about parking u can park near tabung haji to be safe, just pay entrance fee a lil bit. Really great experience👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Wan
    Travelers with friends

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