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Enjoy the fusion of Malay, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British cultures and architectural styles in this picturesque historical city on Malaysia’s west coast.

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.

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Hatten Hotel Melaka RM251

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Hatten Hotel Melaka

Hatten Square, Jln Merdeka, Malacca

4.1

of 5, from 2,916 reviews

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Located 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.

Hatten Place Melaka RM206

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Hatten Place Melaka

Hatten City, Jalan Melaka Raya 23, Malacca

4.2

of 5, from 243 reviews

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Located in the heart of 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.

Doubletree by Hilton Melaka RM227

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Doubletree by Hilton Melaka

Hattan City, Jalan Melaka Raya 23, Malacca

4.5

of 5, from 160 reviews

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Situated 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.

Imperial Heritage Melaka RM95

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Imperial Heritage Melaka

1, Jalan Merdeka, Malacca

3.5

of 5, from 506 reviews

3.5 out of 5.0

Located in the heart of Malacca, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hatten Square and A Famosa. St Paul's Church is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Hotel Equatorial Melaka RM196

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Hotel Equatorial Melaka

Bandar Hilir, Malacca

4.0

of 5, from 899 reviews

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Centrally located in Melaka, this property is 400 metres (0.2 mi) from A Famosa, 1 km from Christ Church (0.5 mi), 1.5 km (0.75 mi) from St. Paul's Church, and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from St. John's Fort. Melaka Zoo is 13 km (8 mi) away.

Swiss-Garden Hotel Melaka RM182

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Swiss-Garden Hotel Melaka

T2-4 The Shore @ Melaka River, Malacca

3.6

of 5, from 378 reviews

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Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Shore Shopping Gallery, St Paul's Church, and A Famosa. Malay Living Museum and The Shore Oceanarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Estadia Hotel RM153

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Estadia Hotel

Jalan Merdeka, Bandar Hilir, Malacca

4.2

of 5, from 838 reviews

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Located in the heart of Malacca, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mahkota Medical Center and Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall and A Famosa are also within 15 minutes.

The Sterling RM206

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The Sterling

No. 43, Jalan Temenggong, Malacca

3.8

of 5, from 463 reviews

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Situated in Malacca, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Church of St. Francis Xavier, St Paul's Church, and A Famosa. Poh San Teng Temple and Jonker Street Night Market are also within 10 minutes.