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After you’ve ticked\u00a0Melaka’s<\/a>\u00a0must-see landmarks off your list, you may want to relax and unwind or \u2013 if you\u2019ve got your second wind \u2013 party on into the wee hours in this vibrant World Heritage city by night.<\/p>\n

From the low-key classy hotel bars. to boardwalk watering holes and karaoke clubs, and even night markets, there’s something to suit all travellers till bedtime.<\/p>\n

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Hit the Hotel Bars in Malacca<\/strong>\"FloCredit: Hotel Equatorial Melaka<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve spent the day taking in the sights of\u00a0Melaka, toured the popular 16th-century\u00a0A\u2019Famosa\u00a0ruins<\/strong> or pay a visit to\u00a0Melaka\u00a0Wonderland<\/strong> or\u00a0A\u2019Famosa\u00a0Resort<\/a> for some theme park fun, you may be ready to take it easy for the evening. Some of\u00a0Melaka\u2019s\u00a0swanky hotel bars are great spots to do just that.<\/p>\n

Lounges<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Alto Sky Lounge on level 22 of the\u00a0Hatten\u00a0Hotel\u00a0Melaka<\/a>, enjoy spectacular sprawling views of the city and coastal surrounds while you sample some light bites, sip something off the wine or cocktail list and listen to the soothing rhythms of the live band. Likewise, at\u00a0Flo, the lobby lounge at\u00a0Hotel Equatorial\u00a0Melaka<\/a>, settle in for conversation in comfort and style.<\/p>\n

Riverside Bars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alternatively, relax riverside at Bar Rio at\u00a0Casa\u00a0del\u00a0Rio Melaka<\/a>, where stunning views of the\u00a0Melaka\u00a0River towards the Straits of Malacca complement the live entertainment, craft beers, cocktail concoctions and light and tasty fare (think pizza and\u00a0tapas).<\/p>\n

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Pop in to Portuguese Square<\/strong>\"Portugese<\/h2>\n

This decidedly Asian state is not without its European influences, thanks to early colonial settlements by both the Portuguese and the Dutch. Nowhere is this Portuguese impact more prominent than in colourful Portuguese Square, also known as Mini Lisbon.<\/p>\n

As day turns into night, take a stroll to the square to catch the sunset over the Straits of Malacca. Then grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants, pubs or food stalls that call the square home.<\/p>\n

On weekends, don\u2019t miss the local Portuguese communities as they don traditional dress and perform dances to Portuguese music.<\/p>\n

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Belt out at Karaoke (and Other) Clubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Speaking of performances, why not strut your own stuff at one of\u00a0Melaka\u2019s\u00a0numerous karaoke clubs? At an hourly rate and until two in the morning, you can show off your vocals \u2013 or just have a good laugh at yourself and your buddies \u2013 at the\u00a0GoGo\u00a0KTV\u00a0Lounge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Classy\u00a0Karaoke<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a flashier evening \u2013 both literally and figuratively \u2013 grab a crowd and head to the LED-decorated Celsius K Studio for some amazing light effects to go along with your singing. Choose from a wide range of both Chinese and English tunes from the comfort of the club\u2019s cosy leather couches. There\u2019s plenty of food and drink to keep you going when it\u2019s not your turn.<\/p>\n

Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prefer to dance and listen to great music? Check out the neon-lit, warehouse-style\u00a0Mixx\u00a0Club<\/strong>. In the club\u2019s Paradox section, you\u2019ll find\u00a0DJs\u00a0playing and booty-shakers dancing to the latest hip-hop tracks, or settle in with a creatively mixed cocktail for some live music in\u00a0Arris, the garden cafe.<\/p>\n

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Savour a Spot of Night-time Shopping and Snacking<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"JonkerJonker Street <\/em>| CC by 2.0:\u00a0William Cho<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

No trip to\u00a0Melaka\u00a0is complete without a nocturnal journey down bustling\u00a0Jonker\u00a0Street on a Friday or Saturday night. Popular for its many antique shops and tourist attractions by day,\u00a0Jonker\u00a0Street truly comes alive with its famed weekend night market. Here, along your vibrantly lit way, you\u2019ll find all sorts of inexpensive\u00a0souvenirs, from the usual touristy merchandise (think keepsake magnets) to textiles and crafts.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the mouth-watering food stalls, with hospitable hawkers serving up all manner of tasty Malaysian street fare for some alfresco sidewalk dining. Plus, entertainment abounds; don\u2019t be surprised if you pass a performing fire-eater, knife-thrower or martial artist.<\/p>\n

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Rest Your Head: Hotels in Melaka<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019ve finally squeezed the last from your fun-filled\u00a0Melaka\u00a0day, how better to end your night on the town than with a comfortable bed in one of\u00a0Melaka\u2019s\u00a0stand-out hotels?<\/p>\n

Unwind and rest at the\u00a0Hotel\u00a0Seri\u00a0Malaysia\u00a0Melaka<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Durian\u00a0Tunggal. After a great night\u2019s sleep, enjoy the hotel\u2019s complimentary breakfast before you head out for other nearby\u00a0Melaka\u00a0attractions, including the Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary and\u00a0Ayer\u00a0Keroh\u00a0Recreational Forest.<\/p>\n

\"Casa<\/p>\n

To sleep in sheer style, stay at the five-star\u00a0Casa\u00a0del\u00a0Rio\u00a0Melaka<\/a>, where you\u2019ll spend your night in one of 66 lavishly appointed rooms, experience spectacular views of the Straits of Malacca and maybe even take a dip in the infinity pool.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you can afford to venture farther out, check in to one of the fine hotels Port Dickson has on offer, such as the\u00a0Thistle Port Dickson<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0Grand Lexis Port Dickson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Melaka is a great little city to explore with charm and history at every hour of the day. Book a nice hotel for a late-afternoon nap to re-energize and give yourself the opportunity to experience Melaka by night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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