20+ Best (MUST TRY) Things to Do When You're Visiting Melaka

Name: Eco Tree Hotel, Melaka
Address: Melaka, Malaysia
Price range: MYR 83
Rating: 8.1

Oleh Trip.com

1 April 2025

Melaka – our beloved historical city where every corner tells a story, every bite reminds you of home, and every weekend trip somehow ends with a food coma.

For most Malaysians, Melaka is the go-to short getaway spot. Why? Because it’s got everything we love:
✅ Rich history – A mix of Malay sultanate, Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences.
✅ Amazing food – You haven’t lived until you’ve had authentic asam pedas here.
✅ Chill vibes – No need to rush; just walk, eat, and repeat.

I’ve been to Melaka more times than I can count (mostly for the food, let’s be real). But over the years, I’ve realized something – many of us keep doing the same things: Jonker Walk, chicken rice balls, maybe a boat ride. But Melaka is so much more than that!

So in this guide, I’ll share not just the must-visit places but also some hidden gems and local tips to make your next trip extra special. Whether you’re a history geek, a foodie, or just someone looking for a fun weekend escape – there’s something here for you. 💙

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Historical & Cultural Must-Visits

Melaka’s history is like a rojak – a mix of cultures, rulers, and stories, all blending together into something uniquely Malaysian. If you want to really feel the city’s soul, these are the places you must visit:

📍 A’Famosa & St. Paul’s Hill

The OG landmark of Melaka. You’ve seen it in history books, now it’s time to climb up St. Paul’s Hill and take that classic tourist photo in front of the A’Famosa ruins. The view from the top? 10/10. The stairs? Maybe not so much.

🔥 Pro Tip: Go in the evening when it’s cooler. Also, be ready for some unexpected leg day exercise.

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📍 Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum

Want to see how the Melaka Sultanate lived before the colonial times? This museum is a must. It’s a gorgeous wooden replica of the Sultan’s palace, filled with historical artifacts and stories about the golden days of Melaka.

🔥 Pro Tip: If you love Malay heritage and legends (Hang Tuah, Hang Jebat, siapa betul?), this place is a goldmine of info.

📍 Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

Inside of the baba nyonya heritage building

Ah, the Peranakans – one of the most fascinating cultures in Malaysia! This museum takes you inside a real Baba-Nyonya house, complete with antique furniture, intricate designs, and stories about their traditions.

🔥 Pro Tip: Take the guided tour – the stories they tell make all the difference! Also, if you love Peranakan-style OOTDs, this is the place to flex.

📍 Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

This is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia (founded in 1645!), and it’s still an active place of worship. Even if you’re not religious, the architecture alone is worth the visit – think intricate carvings, stunning murals, and a peaceful vibe.

🔥 Pro Tip: If you visit during Chinese festivals, the atmosphere here is super lively and beautiful.

Best Time to Visit & Entry Fees

Attraction 🏛️	Best Time to Visit ⏰	Entry Fee 🎟️
A’Famosa & St. Paul’s Hill	Evening (cooler weather)	Free
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum	Morning (before crowds)	RM5 (locals)
Baba & Nyonya Museum	Anytime (guided tour recommended)	RM18
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple	Morning (quiet & peaceful)	Free

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5 star

Hatten Hotel Melaka

8.7/10Very Good2795 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.83km dari pusat bandar

The location is excellent, right in the heart of the city and within walking distance to shopping malls, popular attractions, and many food options. It’s very convenient for both leisure and short stays. The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious, with a nice city view. The bed was comfortable, and the basic amenities were well provided. Housekeeping did a good job maintaining cleanliness throughout the stay.

DariMYR 147

Casa del Rio Melaka

9.4/10Amazing324 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.07km dari pusat bandar

We were welcomed warmly by the staffs, with cold desserts during a hot day, after a long journey. Parking was available for guests, easy access, lowered car friendly. Every staffs was friendly. Lovely atmosphere all around. Nearby Jonker Street and other tourist attractions. Breakfast was delicious, a variety of food choices, buffet and ala-carte. Room was clean and spacious. Staff set up aroma candle during evening time too, room smells great, and they cleaned up the room a little while at it too. Overall excellent service! Highly recommended place. Thank you!

DariMYR 701

The Majestic Malacca Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.3/10Great547 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.02km dari pusat bandar

Location: easy to find and surrounding is really nice to walk and good street food around. Parking: a separate parking bays that needs to tag in with either of the payment cards for access. Upon leaving the hotel, need to remember to validate the card for hotel guest free parking facility. It is a non-covered parking so if rain expect inconvenience and if sunshine expect excess heat in the car. NOT really friendly but acceptable. Room: good bed good pillows, floor not so clean can see some hairfall wasn't wiped off. Bath tub pipe maybe a bit old or seldom in used hence the water flowed out was yellowish. The linen is soft but can know they are quite old, that old linen smell is quitw obvious. Aircond: is either we don't know how to operate, it can't seemed to be able to be adjusted to the temperature we want. It will become quite warm in the midnight. Sound proof: SUPER BAD 👎 Imagine we will know what is happening exactly in the bathroom and toilet. The noise from the road till midnight is even clearer. We are staying at lvl 8 and the tallest is lvl 10. Service: Good hospitality and polite. Restaurant breakfast: not up to par, honest feedback.

DariMYR 434

Elf Lovely Home, Bali Residence SeaView

9.6/10Amazing7 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.67km dari pusat bandar

The house is comfortable for us who have small children. Even though it is a studio house, the house is very clean, beautiful and tidy. Thank you for giving us an interesting experience. The view from the house is beautiful. Especially at night. 🥰

DariMYR 148

The Straits Premium Malacca Sea View By I Housing

/100 Ulasan

Melaka Raya Melaka|1.05km dari pusat bandar

DariMYR 124

Asteria Melaka by Attic Suite

9.1/10Great86 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.61km dari pusat bandar

This is a newly established Airbnb hotel in Malacca. The property is clean, modern, and well maintained. The overall stay was comfortable and satisfactory, with well-prepared facilities and a pleasant environment. The location is convenient, making it a good choice for visitors. I would certainly consider staying here again on my next visit to Malacca.

DariMYR 159

Happy Home @ Atlantis Residences [Pool View]

10/10Outstanding2 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.73km dari pusat bandar

Gonna repeat again next time. Host very friendly, helpful and most important is house is very clean.

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Eco Tree Hotel, Melaka

8.1/10Very Good707 Ulasan

Melaka Raya Melaka|1.26km dari pusat bandar

The location of Eco Tree Hotel is in an older part of Melaka that is now less travelled but still has many eateries. While the room booked didn't have windows because of the price, it was nonetheless spacious and comfortable. Interestingly, the wardrobe was located in the bathroom. Liked the bathroom layout though. Unfortunately it was the rainy season and the pool was closed for maintenance anyway. Did venture to the rooftop to have a peak, definitely need some refurbishment there. If the price is maintained at this level, would definitely recommend.

DariMYR 83

Business travel

Bayview Hotel Melaka

8.6/10Very Good977 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.04km dari pusat bandar

Bayview Hotel Melaka offers a pleasant and comfortable stay that covers all the essentials for a simple getaway. The room was clean and well-kept, providing a nice space to rest after a day of sightseeing. While the facilities are not particularly luxurious, everything functioned as expected and met the basic needs of a short stay. The staff were the highlight of the experience. They were friendly, polite, and always willing to help whenever I needed assistance. Their warm attitude made the overall stay feel more welcoming. The location is convenient, with easy access to Melaka’s main attractions such as Jonker Street and the river area. It’s suitable for guests looking for a fuss-free hotel that’s reasonably priced and comfortable enough for a couple of nights. Overall, Bayview Hotel Melaka is an average but reliable option—clean rooms, helpful staff, and a good base for exploring the city.

DariMYR 118

The Shore Hotel & Residences

8.2/10Very Good1426 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.89km dari pusat bandar

During busy season such as Christmas, the hotel can get very pack. The amenities area on lvl 9 is packed to the brim. Room card also doesn't work for gym. Similar to what many reviews mentioned before, the lifts are inadequate but nothing much could be done. Be prepared to wait up to 15 mins during the morning rush. Staff try their best to serve everyone during the busy period, but there's only so much they can do. Online pictures are accurate. Don't expect much luxury but the rooms are big. Perhaps could try during lull season.

DariMYR 111

Estadia Hotel

8.2/10Very Good656 Ulasan

Melaka Raya Melaka|0.94km dari pusat bandar

Located in an alley behind Hatten Hotel with Bus/coach bay (1 way traffic direction). Parking is chargable. Nearby Shopping mall - Mahkota Parade, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. walking distance to Jonker Street. Room was spacious (living room, 2 bedrooms 2 toilets) comfortable beds (2 single & 1 queen size). Bathroom was clean. No Face / hand towel provided. TV reception was weak. the chair cushions were abit worn off and dust can been seen on beams of the table. Some wood lamination has peel off and chips near the window panel. The spread of the morning breakfast was plain and simple with 1 ”live” egg cooking section. hence did not opt or it.

DariMYR 117

ibis Melaka

8.3/10Very Good713 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.68km dari pusat bandar

Ibis hotel Malacca convenient and located in a strategic area. Easy access to the shop, walking distance to Stadhuys, Jonker Walk etc. Their front desk staff are helpful. The bedroom and bathroom are clean and the mattress is comfortable too.

DariMYR 206

The Pines Melaka

8.5/10Very Good671 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.26km dari pusat bandar

I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Pines Melaka Hotel and was incredibly satisfied with my experience. The room space was wonderfully generous, providing ample room to relax and move around comfortably. One of the highlights was undoubtedly the bathtub. It was exceptionally clean, and the ability to enjoy a good view while soaking was a fantastic touch that truly enhanced the relaxation. This is a crucial factor for a comfortable trip, and the hotel certainly delivered. Beyond the comfort, I was very impressed with the hotel's aesthetic. The design is modern and cozy, creating a welcoming and stylish atmosphere that made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a genuinely satisfying stay, and I would highly recommend this hotel for family or business😊

DariMYR 184

Hotel Sentral Riverview Melaka

7.9/10Good394 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.5km dari pusat bandar

Basically value for money for the not fussy visitor. Ample parking, nice lobby, friendly front desk staff. Room maintenance a bit slack though: 1. Dripping aircon - done up immediately when I notified front desk. Drippy aircon must have caused the warpped flooring over time. 2. Shower faucet loose, spraying water everywhere if not held down, wetting the room 3. No shower curtain to prevent oversplash Apart from that, it is fine.

DariMYR 66

Hallmark Crown Hotel

8.4/10Very Good328 Ulasan

Melaka Raya Melaka|1.3km dari pusat bandar

We had a good rest at Hallmark Crown Hotel. The room was a bit small but clean. The bedsheets and towels were clean. The water pressure was very good, the air conditioning was comfortable and the service was above satisfactory. The room has all the basic facilities and amenities. Upon checking in, we found the room kettle was rusty but it was promptly replaced by a good one after we brought it up to the operation's attention. The sewage system disappointed us, too. On our first night, our toilet choked. But the technician came promptly and cleared the mess. The bathroom waste water took a long time to go down too but we did not make a complaint. The continental breakfast was average but sufficient. The checking out procedure was also fuss free. Overall, Hallmark Crown provides a decent accommodation at a budget price.

DariMYR 120

The Sterling Boutique Hotel Melaka

8.6/10Very Good611 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.57km dari pusat bandar

Pros: Two main advantages – ample parking and close proximity to Jonker Street. Cons: The hotel's beds and pillows are very old; the bed was too soft, and I didn't get good rest. The sheets and duvet are also outdated and definitely need replacing. The carpet had an odor. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast; it felt like no effort was put in. The fruit was sour, the baked beans had an odd smell, and the rice seemed like it was from the day before. I had to spend extra money to take my kids out for breakfast.

DariMYR 123

Breakfast

Hotel Sentral Melaka @ City Centre

7.6/10Good369 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.24km dari pusat bandar

It was good, considering it's very cheap. Food could be a bit better. But for the price, it's really ok. But, please, clean the air conditioner. It's dusty, taking so much time to the room to be cold

DariMYR 76

Grand Swiss-Belhotel Melaka

8.4/10Very Good518 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|1.42km dari pusat bandar

Being here many times.. Staff are friendly n helpful.. The hotel lobby has a beautiful decoration.. Very nice place to stay as it is very strategic location..

DariMYR 191

Arenaa Deluxe Hotel

8/10Very Good411 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|2.06km dari pusat bandar

Stayed at Arenaa Deluxe Hotel for a recent business trip with a co-worker, and it offered a pleasant and convenient experience. The room was clean, comfortable, and suited for a short business stay. We appreciated the quiet environment, which allowed us to get work done efficiently. The location was strategic, with easy access to nearby eateries and essential services. While it's a no-frills hotel, it served its purpose well for our business needs. A solid choice for budget-conscious business travelers.

DariMYR 56

Prima Hotel Melaka

7.8/10Good304 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.66km dari pusat bandar

The room just ok. Ac is cold. Staff hotel friendly & helpful. Easy to get food & beverage by walking distance. Parking is free provided by the hotel.

DariMYR 64

Sunday Malacca Formerly Tun Fatimah

7.1/10288 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.67km dari pusat bandar

The room was clean and well-maintained, with an ideal location just steps away from Jonker Street, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the area. A standout perk was the complimentary parking—a major plus for travelers with cars. Given the affordable price, the hotel offered excellent value for money. The staff were friendly and always ready to assist, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. I’ll definitely be back!

DariMYR 44

Euro Rich Hotel Melaka

7.7/10Good264 Ulasan

Melaka City Center Melaka|0.7km dari pusat bandar

The trip was fun. Hotel location is near many restaurants and attractions.

DariMYR 51

Baba House Melaka

9.1/10Great781 Ulasan

Jonker Melaka|0.33km dari pusat bandar

The whole hotel felt like a well-preserved historical building/museum, just the right amount of modern mixed with traditional influence. Rooms and bathrooms were nice and clean, all amenities provided (and good quality). Beddings were comfortable with two different pillow softness to choose from. Staff were courteous and welcoming. Thank you for the accommodation, places like this is what makes a trip memorable.

DariMYR 257

ASIA MELAKA HOTEL managed by The Straits Hotel & Suites

8.3/10Very Good227 Ulasan

Melaka Raya Melaka|1.05km dari pusat bandar

I booked 2 deluxe king rooms for 2adults and 2 teens as I don't require a lounge (additional room with sofa) and requested for connecting rooms but was told connecting rooms must booked with 1 family suite (1 room with 1 lounge) and 1 normal room. Cons: The rooms are quite old. Doors are not closed properly. Have to ensure the doors are fully closed every time. The lifts are slow and HOT! There's no ventilation when the lift is full!!! The walkways have no air con!!!! The room's air con need to on full blast. Pros: Super convenient location. Many nice food around and opposite the hotel. Cottage Spices nonya food, hock kee gift shop, ee ji ban chicken rice, etc... 15mins walk to jonker, 5mins to shopping malls, hatten coach bay Nice sea view at the swimming pool. Super fast room service from the housekeeping team when I requested for more mineral water, toilet paper and shower gels. Daily housekeeping 👍👍👍 but please knock before entering the room when we are inside as we didn't hang the sign to clean room, the staff still enter 😮😮😮😮 Affordable price $302 for 3 nights x 2 deluxe king rooms.

DariMYR 149

Foodie Paradise 🍜

Okay, let’s be honest – the real reason most of us go to Melaka? THE FOOD. 😍

Melaka’s food scene is legendary. Spicy, tangy, sweet, and full of history, every dish here tells a story. If you’re not leaving Melaka with a full stomach and a packed container of kuih for the drive home, you’re doing it wrong.

Here are the must-eat foods (with insider tips on where to get the best ones!):

🔥 Asam Pedas Power – The Sourest, Spiciest, Best Thing Ever

If you love your food pedas kaw and full of flavor, asam pedas is a must. This fiery fish stew, cooked with tamarind, chili, and spices, will wake up your soul and clear your sinuses.

📍 Where to go?
✔️ Asam Pedas Claypot Kota Laksamana – Spicy, tangy, served bubbling hot!
✔️ Asam Pedas Selera Kampung – More homey, less touristy.

🔥 Pro Tip: Order extra rice. You will need it.

🥥 Klebang Coconut Shake – The Ultimate Hot Day Refreshment

One word: legendary. This is not just any coconut shake – it’s blended fresh coconut, vanilla ice cream, and magic in a cup. Perfect for cooling down after walking around Jonker.

📍 Where to go?
✔️ Klebang Original Coconut Shake – The OG, but be prepared for a queue!
✔️ Coconut Shake Batu Berendam – Equally good, less waiting.

🔥 Pro Tip: Get the special one with extra ice cream on top. #NoRegrets

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🍢 Satay Celup – It’s Like Lok Lok, But Better

Imagine skewers of meat, seafood, and vegetables dipped into a boiling pot of thick, nutty satay sauce. It’s communal, fun, and delicious!

📍 Where to go?
✔️ Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup – Local favorite, less touristy.
✔️ Capitol Satay Celup – More famous, but expect long lines.

🔥 Pro Tip: The sauce gets better the more people dip into it. It’s like hotpot, but with satay vibes!

🍜 Nyonya Kuih & Laksa – Sweet, Savory, and Full of History

Melaka is the heartland of Baba-Nyonya cuisine, and you need to try their colorful kuih and laksa. The kuih is soft, fragrant, and not too sweet, while the laksa is a perfect mix of creamy coconut and spicy broth.

📍 Where to go?
✔️ Kuih: Baba Charlie Nyonya Kuih – Hidden in a kampung house, but 100% worth the hunt!
✔️ Laksa: Donald & Lily’s – Thick, flavorful broth that hugs the noodles perfectly.

🔥 Pro Tip: Bring some kuih home – your family will love you for it.

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