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Discovery Malacca Hostel

1.5 star property
Colonial hostel with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Discovery Malacca Hostel combines shopping and charm in one central location. Guests explore the energetic Jonker Street Night Market, grab quality coffee at the on-site café, and enjoy city perspectives from the rooftop terrace.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed Mix Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Fan Only (10 bedded)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Located on the ground floor
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed Mix Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 bedded)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Budget Twin Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen Room Window Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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No. 12, 1st Floor, Jalan Bunga Raya, Malacca City, Malacca, 75100

What's nearby

  • Jonker Street Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malacca River - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A Famosa - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • KB17 Pulau Sebang/Tampin Station - 31 min drive
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪好運麵包王Lucky King Bun(Melaka) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baba Kaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nasi ayam tabung haji - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Discovery Cafe & Guest House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coriander - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Discovery Malacca Hostel

Hostel near Jonker Street Night Market
Close to A Famosa and Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Discovery Malacca Hostel provides a grocery/convenience store, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Ceiling fans and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (MYR 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Discovery Cafe
  • Discovery Kitchen

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: MYR 20 for check-in between midnight and noon
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Discovery Cafe. No.1, Jalan Bunga Raya, 75100 Melaka]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: MYR 5.00 per day
  • Late check-in fee: MYR 20 for check-in between midnight and noon

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Discovery Malacca Hostel
Discovery Malacca
Discovery Malacca Hostel Malacca City
Discovery Malacca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Discovery Malacca Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discovery Malacca Hostel?

Self parking is available for MYR 5.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Discovery Malacca Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from midnight– noon for a fee of MYR 20.

What time is check-out at Discovery Malacca Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Discovery Malacca Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Discovery Malacca Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Malacca City, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Bukit China and Jonker Street Night Market. A Famosa and Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall are also within 10 minutes.

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