Melaka independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
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695***50:“This trip to Malacca was truly enjoyable! The environment was incredibly clean, tidy, and full of local charm. The reception team was incredibly attentive, with everyone clearly assigned their roles and responsibilities, and they provided all sorts of thoughtful tips. Thank you! Mr. Xiaoyao, our guide on the day of our trip, was incredibly handsome, gentlemanly, sunny, polite, helpful, and courteous. He had a thorough understanding of local customs and practices, truly a true master of the local landscape. The car was beautiful and clean, and the journey was safe and pleasant. Thank you for your constant companionship! I highly recommend this place! It was also recommended by Ctrip! The Pink Mosque is breathtakingly beautiful! Jonker Street was also amazing! Beautiful! Highly recommended!”
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:30 (admission ends at 16:30)
阿山1111:“The Dutch billion house in Malacca is definitely a stunning travel destination! The red house was originally the colonial Dutch Governor's Mansion, and the exterior wall was a striking orange color, with the bell tower in the small square and the church marking these historical relics together, becoming a cultural heritage for all mankind. The Dutch Red House is worth a visit.”
Joyce Sharyn:“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Absolutely amazing experience at Encore Melaka! The entire theatre design and production quality are world class. The 360° rotating audience setup is mind-blowing. It makes you feel completely immersed in every scene, as if you’re part of the story. The technology, lighting, sound effects, and seamless stage transitions are unlike anything I’ve seen before.As someone who grew up in a Baba Nyonya household, I found the cultural elements especially meaningful and nostalgic. It truly brought the heritage to life in such a powerful way.Even my elder parents were impressed with the show. They were fully engaged from start to finish and kept talking about it afterward. The crew were also very friendly and helpful, making the whole experience smooth & welcoming from the moment we arrived.After the show, we continued the experience with a delicious Baba Nyonya meal. It was the perfect way to end the evening. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Melaka. A definite must watch!”
骑着蜗牛赶绿灯:“The highlight of the Strait of Malacca is its magnificent sea view and unique geographical significance, which can see the busy scene of cargo ship shuttle, but also the beautiful sunset, the shocking picture of the sea and sky dyed golden, and enjoy a leisurely holiday atmosphere on the beach. Suitable for watching the sunset, strolling the beach, and feeling the unique charm of this golden waterway.”
Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 (admission ends at 21:00)
Anonymous user:“The passage is fast and convenient. You can go up and overlook the city and the water of the Strait of Malacca. The time is short and it's okay. If you pass by Malacca, you can go up. The waiters have an average impression of Chinese people.”
M36***00:“The Floating Mosque is a beautiful landscape in the Strait of Malacca. The water is beautiful, the sky is beautiful, and the scenery is beautiful. It is a good place to take photos and check in. The azure water and sky are one color, setting off the red roof and white walls of the mosque, which is magnificent. You will never get tired of watching it.”
骑着蜗牛赶绿灯:“St Paul's Church is full of highlights, built in 1521, is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Southeast Asia, full of historical charm. Standing in front of the church on the top of St Paul's, it overlooks the magnificent scenery of the city of Malacca and the Straits. The bullet holes in the exterior wall and the gravestones in Latin and Portuguese inside are silent stories of the past, unique and charming. And it is free to visit, cost-effective.”
Jesrina:“Klebang Beach is a relaxing spot to spend time with family and friends. The sunset view is amazing, and the nearby food stalls offer delicious local treats! Overall, I had a great experience there.”
LQCS:“Nice to take a leisurely stroll around the Malacca River, and there are many restaurants and bars along the river selling traditional food as well”
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:30 (admission ends at 16:30)
骑着蜗牛赶绿灯:“The Malacca Dynasty Palace Museum has many highlights. The building adopts traditional Malay wooden construction style. The whole wooden structure does not use a nail. The high-rise building base is matched with pointed roofs, which is full of strong Southeast Asian style. The museum has a rich collection of 1350 Sudanese antiques, covering food, jewelry, musical instruments, etc., as well as various ethnic life displays, vividly restore the history and culture of the Malacca Dynasty. In addition, the museum has a three-dimensional model, which realistically presents the Sudanese courtyard scene.”
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Melaka, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
Lim Haleem:“I had a great stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka. From the warm signature cookie at check-in to the friendly service throughout, the experience felt welcoming and professional.
The room was clean, modern, and spacious, with a comfortable bed and a nice view of the city. The bathroom was well-designed, and I appreciated the quality amenities provided.
The hotel is slightly away from Jonker Street, but it’s directly connected to Elements Mall, which made dining and shopping convenient.
Overall, a comfortable and relaxing stay with good value for money. I’d definitely consider coming back for my next trip to Melaka.”
Trina83:“Great Hotel😍🩵👍🏼 It was really amazing experience stay in this hotel, i would love to comeback here again🪻💙 Really reccomend this hotel for holiday, honeymoon, wedding or even for birthday😘🏨”
Jonase Wu:“We enjoyed our stay @ Hatten Hotel. Especially with the spectacular view at Level 21. The rooms are clean and hotel location is accessible to all nearby shopping malls. Definitely recommended. 👏🏻”
Guest User:“The location is good as a few mins walk to Jonker street. Need to improve on the sound proof of the room as we can hear banging noise. Excellent customer service from the staff and thank you for the welcome and farewell gift which is a tote bag and magnet.”
Jan Kiang:“Very near to Jonker Walk!
Room is big and clean. Hot shower is consistent and available on demand. Water pressure is great!
Bed is not too soft nor hard, to my liking. They provide soft and firm pillows. Aircond is cold.
Staffs are polite, friendly and helpful.
Only thing is hotel room is a bit dated, could use a little bit of upgrading.
Overall, highly recommended!”
Guest User:“Had a great stay at Grand Flora Hotel Melaka! Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were super friendly. The room was clean, comfy, and had everything I needed. Location is really convenient — close to attractions and good food. Breakfast was tasty with a nice variety. Overall, a cosy and pleasant place to stay in Melaka.”
MK Mariana:“Very Good👍👍👍 the hotel smell so good.. Starting from entrance (lobby).. Stairs.. Lift until to the room... Soundproof very good... The room i was staying in is completed with a fridge.. Hairdryer.. Coffee set for two.. Near to Mosque.. Easy for grabcar to pick up, parking space provided ... So close to eating places (so many)... Will booked again in future.. The staff also so friendly and very helpful...”
Anonymous User:“Central location, Jonker street is 60 steps away. Can be noisy. Parking is at the adjacent property payable at RM 15 per night. All rooms share the same common 4 bathrooms which double up as toilets. This is a hostel with individual rooms, not a hotel. Aircon is cold, just give it time. Sheets are clean and comfortable. In terms of it being a hostel, it is above average. The hostel is located on the second floor onwards, walk up the stairs and reception is on level 2.”
Guest User:“RC hotel is so nice hotel, good location and convenience, especially their staff so friendly, definitely will go back to stay at RC hotel and recommend my friends and family to stay there when visit Melaka”
WilliamToh:“Book this hotel after reading good reviews, we stay for 1 night to experience it but find location not so convenient if you are not driving and surrounding have very few eateries. Breakfast was good but not many varieties for a 5 star hotel.”
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Melaka dishes and foodie spots.
红顶教堂:“An old shop on Jonker Street, it seems that celebrities also patronize it. Many people lined up, the sign is obvious, but the inside is small and can't seat many people. The signature white-cut chicken and chicken rice are delicious, but the price is a little expensive.”
乖小咪:“This is the most famous restaurant in Malacca, Ancient City Chicken Rice, which has been listed as a world historical and cultural heritage. Almost every foodie who comes to Malacca must come here to patronize, but the taste is really good, especially the Hainanese chicken rice here is really authentic and delicious.”
Nature Lover68:“San Shu Gong is a local product & souvenir store located in Jonket Steet, Melaka. This famous store features dessert, Durian Cendol is really delicious! Lots of tourist come here to buy some local products such as Durian dodol, Pineapple tart and Kaya for souvenir.”
Kevin:“The food in this restaurant tastes good, but the location is a bit remote and hard to find. I discovered it by accident. The environment is not very good, but the fish balls are delicious and the squid is very fresh, but it is too spicy.”
没有蜡olling:“Everyone recommends that if you want to eat Satay Celup in Malacca, you should go to Capitol Satay Celup. Why is it called Satay Celup? Celup in Malay means "dip, dip" in Chinese, which means to dip a bunch of food in satay sauce before eating. This is a family restaurant that has been in operation for three generations and is the most famous satay hot pot restaurant in Malacca.
There is a large open-shelf refrigerator in the store, which contains a bunch of fish, shrimp, beef, lamb, pork, chicken, tofu, sausage, etc. Guests can choose freely according to their preferences.
There is a boiling pot of satay sauce in the middle of the table, and then the ingredients are soaked in boiling satay sauce.
Eating hot pot dishes with satay sauce is a unique flavor. The waiter will add satay sauce regularly and stir it with a spoon to prevent it from burning.
Eating hot pot dishes with satay sauce is a unique flavor. The waiter will add satay sauce regularly and stir it with a spoon to prevent it from burning.”
Nature Lover68:“Geographér Café is located at 83, Jalan Hang Jebat, Malacca. Jalan Hang Jebat; better know as Jonker Street.The cafe served large verity of food & beverage includsive beer. Cozy environment and very happening in the evening time, has live performance. Good place to hangout with family and friend.”
Nature Lover68:“The Daily Fix Cafe is the most popular insta worthy cafe In Jonker Street Malacca, and menu is gathered for satu Malaysia customer.We ordered their Signature Salted Gula Melaka Latte, Olio spaghetti and pandan pancakes, overall were great! Love the rustic feel of the cafe, staff were friendly and efficient, would return next time!”
乖小咪:“The Hard Rock Cafe in Malacca is an American-style cafe that combines Chinese and American elements. Its building looks Chinese, but the interior is designed in a purely American style. Here you can not only taste pure American coffee and desserts, but also enjoy American country music. The feeling is indeed different and worth experiencing.”
红顶教堂:“An old shop with very good business. The waiters are all grandpa and grandma. They specialize in Hainanese chicken rice. There is no choice barrier because there are no other choices. You can choose half a chicken or a whole chicken, and the rice is five grains per person. The taste is great, no wonder the business is always continuous.”
没有蜡olling:“I also looked up various guides to find the best crepe cake in Malacca. Coincidentally, I met a local Malacca man at the airport and chatted with him. The owner of this cake shop is his relative. Nadeje Cake House Xiao Jin definitely doesn’t have cakes with this taste. I fulfilled my wish again [strong] ”
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