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Discovery Malacca Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Jonker Street Night Market

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1 Bed Mix Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Fan Only (10 bedded) | Street view
Building design
Balcony
Mini-refrigerator

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off service
  • Ferry terminal shuttle

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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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 3.0 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
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Budget Twin Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Triple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen Room Window Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Jonker Street Night Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A Famosa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hatten Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Malacca Intl. Airport (MKZ) - 15 min drive
  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 99 min drive
  • KB17 Pulau Sebang/Tampin Station - 31 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sin Hiap Hin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baba Kaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Street Kitchen, Melaka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪板底街芋饭肉羹汤 Restoran Kok Keong - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sin See Tai （新时代） - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Discovery Malacca Hostel

Discovery Malacca Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Jonker Street Night Market. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This Colonial hostel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, Vietnamese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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
  • Minimum check-in age: 17
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 17

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (MYR 5.00 per day)
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*
  • Train station shuttle*
  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*
  • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1988
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Lockers available
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Special features

Dining

Discovery Cafe - Onsite bar.
Discovery Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle, shopping center shuttle, and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in between midnight and noon can be arranged for an extra charge of MYR 20

Parking

  • Self parking costs MYR 5.00 per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Discovery Malacca Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Discovery Malacca Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Discovery Malacca Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Discovery Malacca Hostel?
Yes. Self parking costs MYR 5.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Discovery Malacca Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Discovery Malacca Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near Discovery Malacca Hostel?
Yes, Discovery Cafe offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Discovery Malacca Hostel like?
Discovery Malacca Hostel is in the heart of Malacca City, a short 4-minute walk from Jonker Street Night Market and 9 minutes' walk from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall.

Discovery Malacca Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Doesn't meet the minimum standard
Amezing location and the staff was nice but for the rest is a let down. No doors to the dorms and walls are very durty and old. The beds very old and uncomfortable.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice Stay
Good and clean hostel/ guesthouse. Very friendly and helpful people and nice but a little small rooms but in all very good for the money :)
Andreas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good stay but can be improved
Inconsistent water pressure in bathroom. Best to pack own towel and toiletries (i.e. toothbrush and paste, shampoo and body wash). No TV in room. Free WIFI provided. Location near to Jonker Street and local night market (less than 1 km - about 5 minutes walk).
Tham, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hostel was clean. Well located. The staff was really nice. But the mattress were too hard, the AC was too cold so it was hard to sleep well with the tiny blankets but if you turn off the AC it's too hot.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff is really friendly and shows the map to introduce the places to visit. The WIFI not really working well. The room is for the price you paid. Budget room so the bed and toilet is okay. When people walk on the wooden floor, you will hear the annoying sound. The window beside the stairs and the light is open 24 hours. So the room is bright and my couldnt sleep with it. The room have aircond and fan, you can choose which you want to sleep with. There are free breakfast-bread and coffee/tea. Promotion price for water, beer and can drinks. Affordable price. Overall is satisfy.
Irene, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good stay for a few nights. You get what you pay.
Overall I could say I had pleasant stay for 2 nights. The location was good enough to town center. Staffs were friendly. The rooms locates 2 minutes away from the reception, which means they have a different building for rooms with 3 stories. They sell beers which are supposedly cheaper than any other places in the town.
TAIGA, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I'm all the way from Kluang, Johor. On 12am just in time i reach the hotel. I went to check in section and asked for a booked room and show them the receipt from Expedia. They said the payment is not successful because i just do it on 10pm. Although the payment is not clear, they trust us and collect from me rm30 for key deposit. The staff is really friendly, he took me to the upstairs at the level 3 and show me the room and the toilet. The room is a bit gloomy with their lights, and the toilet is ok, but i accept it just for one nights. The room fitted with airconditioner and queen bed. After i check in, i took a rest in the room. He said, by the next day he will check again whether the payment is clear. The stategic location and classic design of the hotel makes me feel like back in time. With the old phones and cameras decoration, the Volkswagen Beetle as their seating area and old beer bottles as their commemorative item. Its raining heavily in the next morning. The check out time is 12pm, but I manage to check out early at 9am. I took a shower and packing bagpacks, i go down to look for a breakfast. They serve us toasted bread and strawberry jam. They also provide us tea for drinks. I go to the returning section and ask the key collection staff about my payment i make yesterday, She acknowledge and appreciate me for being honest. She also tell me that the payment is already in. I'm happy to hear that she invited me to stay here again in the next time when i reach Melaka
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Strategic
Nice hotel. Strategic place and near to jongker wa
m, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rad Hostel
The place was very comfortable and the hotel staff are very accommodating and friendly. They even offer transportation and travel arrangements to help you make the most out of your time.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location and helpful staffs
Over all it was a good experience to stay. Less than 5 min to walk to the old town/Chinatown. You can ask the staff to reserve a taxi to the bus station. Good advices were provide for traveling. The only thing that bothered me was the linens. There always a stain and a hole around the pillow side. Other than that, it was nice to stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would come back again
Simple stay, good for people who are looking at cheap but good stay.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

How this place got any good reviews.
Bed was horrible room was small facilities were OK. Internet is terrible it actually didn't work in the rooms/hotel kept telling us it was being fixed wouldn't of minded to much but we're travelling and needed to plan! It was really slow in the cafe area. Only good thing was the location close to the sights.We ate down by the river nice restaurants down there and felt welcome. Poor even for a budget hostel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

enjoyable stay though it`s a budget hostel only
friendly staff, discovery cafe opens quite late compare to most of the restaurants in the city which is quite attractive
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Value for money, close to most attractions
John was quick to fix up the initial stuff up (we booked a room with ensuite and were told upon arrival that they can provide a room with shared bathroom). The rooms were in a building across the cafe. While the ground floor level could do with a huge scrub/clean and tidy up, the rooms upstairs are clean, clean sheets and clean bathroom with hot showers. Toast (bring own vegemite, kaya etc because only margarine and jam) ,coffee and tea are provided at breakfast. Close to Stadhuys and Jonkers Walk.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Perfect place to stay.
A great place to stay if you are travelling on budget in Malacca. It's close to everything you will want to see, and just metres from the river which makes for a beautiful view from the balcony. The staff was amazing! We wanted to go watch the sunset by the Mosque on the water and we weren't sure how to get there so one of the staff hopped on his bike and showed us the way. Everyone else went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home. There was great live music in the cafe at night. The rooms are small but it's clean and comfortable. The place had a great spirit. I would definitely recommend it.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Discovery Malacca
Overall stay was fine until the end, when customer service was a let down over trivial matters.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice budget hotel in the centre
The hotel is a really compact guesthouse and located in the centre of malacca. It's really easy to get to places of interests just walking.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, good staff and loud bar at night
Great location and it was great to have a bar and restaurant downstairs. Some nights the singer was very loud and sang until approx 1am, I wouldnt recommend the hotel for families because of this! Nice staff and very helpful. The room was basic and clean.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy, fun, clean and cheap!
Our host Alan was more than amazing! What a great guy, he gave us towels for free even though we were only staying for one night. He was funny and very welcoming, he told us tips about where to go and where to eat. The room was very clean and had cute blankets for each of us. Most importantly it had AC! The bathrooms were very clean as well, I was surprised! They had toilet paper and basic wash soap. Be prepared for the smell of the location outside, but well, be prepared for that in Malacca. Not to worry though, inside the hostel everything is clean and smells nice. Breakfast is simple toast, jam and butter and a DELICIOUS cup of coffee. i'm not even a coffee person but I dream about that coffee still.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

great location, friendly staff and good value!
Great location for walking to everything. Staff was super helpful. Room had AC and fan. Facilities were satisfactory. Bar downstairs was nice if quiet.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review