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Malacca
Once a bustling trading port, Melaka (Malacca) has a layered history of architecture and culture and is now an internationally recognized heritage site. The diverse mix of temples, mosques, churches and Dutch government buildings, China Town and a Portuguese fortress give this city a truly unique feel.
From Kuala Lumpur, you can reach Melaka in a couple of hours by car or bus. Once there, the Melaka Town Bus can get you around the historical city. Flag down a trishaw, easily spotted thanks to their flowery decorations, or rent a bicycle to explore the sights at your own pace. A lot of Melaka’s attractions and shops close on Tuesdays, so plan accordingly.
Enjoy fresh Portuguese and Malay seafood dishes in the small fishing village known as the Portuguese Settlement, southeast of the city center. Admire the A Famosa ruins and its 16th-century St. Paul’s Church.
More European influence came from the Dutch, who evicted the Portuguese and ruled the port city for more than 150 years. Remaining examples of Dutch architecture are the Red Square’s striking 17th-century Stadthuys (City Hall) and 18th-century Christ Church. The Stadthuys is now the Museum of History and Ethnography.
Get a glimpse of how the Malays lived before European settlement in the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum. On the waterfront, immerse yourself in Melaka’s trading history and explore the Quayside Heritage Centre and the Maritime Museum in a replica Portuguese ship.
At night, take a river cruise to see the historic waterfront warehouses and churches in a different light and sample typical Chinese-Malay cuisine afterwards. In Chinatown (Bukit Cina), the hawkers at the Jonker Street Night Market serve delicious food, skillfully prepared in front of you. Order chicken rice balls and hunt for souvenirs and antiques after your meal.
To end your day, stroll along the Melaka waterfront for a view of the brilliantly lit mosque, Masjid Selat Melaka, on nearby Melaka Island.
Top Malacca Hotel Deals
Hatten Hotel Melaka
Hatten Square, Jln Merdeka, MalaccaLocated in the heart of Malacca, this spa hotel is steps from Hatten Square, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, and Mahkota Medical Center. Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall and A Famosa are also within 10 minutes.
Doubletree by Hilton Melaka
Hattan City, Jalan Melaka Raya 23, MalaccaSituated in Malacca, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Portuguese Settlement and A Famosa. St Paul's Church is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.
The Pines Melaka
33, Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, MalaccaThis family-friendly Malacca hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Peter's Church Melaka, St Paul's Church, and A Famosa. The Shore Shopping Gallery and Malay Living Museum are also within 10 minutes.
Novotel Melaka
Jalan Melaka Raya 2, MalaccaLocated in the center of Malacca, this family-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mahkota Medical Center and A Famosa. Christ Church and Red Square are also within 1 mi (2 km).
ibis Melaka
249 Jalan Bendahara, MalaccaSituated in Malacca, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Putra Specialist Hospital and The Shore Oceanarium. Red Square and Christ Church are also within 15 minutes.
Holiday Inn Melaka
Jalan Syed Abdul Aziz, MalaccaSituated in Melaka's city center on the Strait of Melaka, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from A Famosa fort and historic district. The city’s popular Jonker Walk is 20 minutes away by foot.
MITC Hotel
Melaka International Trade Centre, MalaccaLocated in Bukit Baru, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Melaka International Trade Center (MITC) and Melaka International Bowling Centre. Malacca Zoo and Multimedia University are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Puri Melaka
118 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, MalaccaSituated in Malacca, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Jonker Street Night Market, St Paul's Church, and A Famosa. Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum and Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca are also within 5 minutes.
