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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Melaka

9 stays · 2 aparthotels and 7 serviced apartments

Melaka is a compact river city on the Strait of Malacca, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit it well because many visitors spend more than one night here: there is a lot to see at a walking pace, the weather is warm and humid all year, and a kitchen and separate living area make a base feel comfortable for families, small groups and anyone working remotely between sights.

9 stays

Where to stay in Melaka

Heritage quarter and Jonker Street

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • food

The heritage quarter on the western bank of the river is the best choice if you want to walk to the old streets, museums and cafes. Jonker Walk, along Jalan Hang Jebat, hosts a night market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings with the street closed to traffic, so rooms facing the street can be lively at weekends. Most of the sights in this part of town are close enough to reach on foot.

Stays in or near Heritage quarter and Jonker Street

Bandar Hilir

  • sightseeing
  • families
  • short stays

Bandar Hilir is described by Wikipedia as the central business district, or downtown, of Melaka, and Wikivoyage places St John's Hill and Fort there. It lies south of the heritage core, which makes it a practical choice for people who want to combine sightseeing with errands or business visits.

Stays in or near Bandar Hilir

Taman Melaka Raya

  • long stays
  • families
  • value

Taman Melaka Raya, listed as Melaka Raya in the Wikivoyage guide, is one of its accommodation districts, alongside the heritage area and Kota Laksamana. It is a more everyday part of the city than the old quarter, which suits stays of a week or more, and it is still within reach of the heritage sights by a short ride or a longer walk.

Stays in or near Taman Melaka Raya

Melaka Sentral and Peringgit

  • bus arrivals
  • business travel
  • budget stays

Melaka Sentral, on Jalan Tun Razak in Peringgit, is the main bus terminal and a good 4.5 km from the historic core. Staying close to it is useful if you arrive by long-distance coach or want easy connections onwards, and all long-distance and local buses operate from the terminal, according to Wikivoyage. Expect to take a bus or a ride-hailing car into the old town.

Getting around Melaka

Most visitors reach Melaka by road. Melaka Sentral is the largest public transport terminal in the city, with 24 inter-state and 18 domestic platforms, and coaches run from Kuala Lumpur in a little over two hours according to Wikivoyage, with other services from Johor Bahru and Singapore. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the usual gateway for flights, around one and a half to two hours away by car. Malacca Airport lies about 9 km north of the city, but it has limited services. There is no railway line into the city itself; the nearest station is at Pulau Sebang/Tampin, about 30 km away.

Inside the heritage area, walking works well. For longer hops, Wikivoyage recommends e-hailing apps and mentions the green Malacca Town bus No. 17, which passes near the Harbour Master's jetty and St John's Hill, and trishaws for short trips. On the water, the Melaka River Cruise is a sightseeing loop of about 45 minutes over a 9 km route with no stops, boarding at Taman Rempah Jetty or the Dataran Muara Sungai jetty near the city centre, and a water taxi runs point to point along the river. Many museums close on Tuesdays, so it is worth planning your sightseeing days around that.

Living in Melaka for longer

For a longer stay, choose your district by how you will spend the days. The heritage quarter is best for a walkable routine of cafes and sights, while Taman Melaka Raya and the areas around Melaka Sentral feel more like ordinary neighbourhoods and are practical if you need regular transport links. Melaka Sentral itself is linked by a bridge to the Peringgit retail area, which is handy for a supermarket run on the way back from a coach journey.

Because the climate is hot and humid all year, with daily highs usually around 31 to 33 degrees and lows around 24, an apartment with air conditioning and a washing machine is more useful than it sounds. Remote workers who need a quiet base for the week may prefer to stay outside the Jonker Walk area, since the street is closed to traffic and busy on weekend evenings. If you are moving to the city for work, serviced apartments for relocation covers what to ask about before you commit.

When to visit Melaka

Melaka has a tropical rainforest climate, which means hot and humid weather throughout the year with no dry season. Annual rainfall is just under 2,000 mm, which makes it one of the drier cities in Malaysia, and daily highs average 31 to 33 degrees. That means there is no bad month for a visit as such, but you should expect rain showers at any time and plan outdoor sightseeing for the cooler morning and evening hours.

The weekend night market on Jonker Walk is the regular event to plan around: it runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, and Saturday tends to be the most crowded. Evening river cruises are another popular way to see the heritage buildings lit up. Whatever time of year you choose, check opening times locally as cruise hours vary by season and day.

The capital of Malacca state lies about 152 km from Kuala Lumpur. The Melaka River divides the city, with the historic Chinatown on the western bank and the old fortress area on the eastern bank, and the historic city is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 2008 with George Town in Penang. Below you will find the main areas to stay, how to arrive and move around, and when to go. For the wider picture see Malaysia, and for another heritage port city see George Town. If you are new to the format, what is an aparthotel explains how these stays differ from a hotel room.

Long-stay tips for Melaka

Of the 9 properties here, 4 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 3 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 66 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Melaka

You will find these brands here: Ascott (1).

Other cities in Malaysia

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Genting Highlands, Petaling Jaya, Kuantan and Nusajaya.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Melaka?

The heritage quarter around Jonker Street is the most walkable for sights, food and the river. Bandar Hilir and Taman Melaka Raya are good alternatives for a more everyday base, and Melaka Sentral suits coach arrivals.

How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka?

The usual way is a coach to Melaka Sentral, which Wikivoyage lists as taking a little over two hours. Melaka is about 152 km from Kuala Lumpur, and there is no direct train into the city.

Is Melaka walkable?

The heritage area is walkable and many sights sit close together on both banks of the river. For longer distances, ride-hailing apps, local buses and trishaws are all options.

When is the Jonker Walk night market open?

It runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from early evening until around midnight. Saturday usually has the biggest crowds, so Friday can feel calmer.

Is there an airport in Melaka?

Malacca Airport is about 9 km north of the city but has limited services. Most travellers fly into Kuala Lumpur International Airport and continue by road.

How many aparthotels are there in Melaka?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Melaka.

Do aparthotels in Melaka have kitchens?

8 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Melaka have a washing machine?

4 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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