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. With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, certain rooms at the hostel also offer a river view. Popular points of interest near The Cardamom Hostel include Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and The Stadthuys. The nearest airport is Melaka International Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Melaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
High score for Melaka
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mika
    Finland Finland
    This was a really nice hostel, clean and common space well equipped. Friendly staff. Good location. Excellent value for money. I had good time. The room is quite simple but all one needs.
  • Anonymous
    Malaysia Malaysia
    It’s upstairs of a shoplot and can fit big families. Walking distance to Jonker street and nearby attractions. River is just opposite the unit. Can jog in the morning. Parking downstairs only.
  • Alex
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage war super, alle Sehenswürdigkeiten konnte man zu Fuß erreichen. Es war sauber, es gab 4 Duschen mit Warmwasser und 2 Toiletten. Sowie heiß-, Zimmertemperatur- und Kaltes Trinkwasser.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Cardamom Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Internet
Good free WiFi 32 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs MYR 5 per day.
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Chinese

    House rules

    The Cardamom Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

    Please inform The Cardamom Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Cardamom Hostel

    • The prices at The Cardamom Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Cardamom Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Cardamom Hostel is 550 yards from the centre of Melaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Cardamom Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):