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Discovery Malacca Hostel

1.5 star property
Colonial hostel near Jonker Street Night Market

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Balcony
Reception
Balcony
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | Bathroom shower
Hallway

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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No. 12, 1st Floor, Jalan Bunga Raya, Malacca City, Malacca, 75100
  • Place, Little India
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jonker Street Night Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Malacca Intl. Airport (MKZ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed Mix Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 bedded)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Queen Room Window Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Budget Twin Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Malacca City

City center stay.With a stay at this Malacca City hostel, you'll be steps from Little India and Church of St. Francis Xavier. Bukit China and Kee Ann Food Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little India - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jonker Street Night Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malacca River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A Famosa - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Baba Kaya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪好運麵包王Lucky King Bun(Melaka) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪德興隆咖啡店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sin See Tai 新時代 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Chupu 初普娘惹餐厅 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Discovery Malacca Hostel

Colonial hostel near Jonker Street Night Market
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A theme park shuttle, a roundtrip airport shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Discovery Malacca Hostel. The hostel can provide concierge services, limo/town car service, and wedding services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial Malacca City hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Discovery Malacca Hostel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

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 self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Discovery Malacca Hostel

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Discovery Malacca Hostel to the airport?

Discovery Malacca Hostel is 5.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Malacca Intl. Airport (MKZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Discovery Malacca Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Discovery Malacca Hostel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Discovery Malacca Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 5.9 mi (17-min drive) from Klebang Beach and 9.3 mi (25-min drive) from Pantai Kundor. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Discovery Malacca Hostel offer free breakfast?

Discovery Malacca Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Discovery Malacca Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Discovery Malacca Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Discovery Malacca Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for MYR 5.00 per day.

Does Discovery Malacca Hostel have a pool?

Discovery Malacca Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Discovery Malacca Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Discovery Malacca Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Discovery Malacca Hostel to downtown Malacca City?

Discovery Malacca Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Kampung Jawa.

Discovery Malacca Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tham

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).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Chambre basique, propre Serviette de toilette en supplément, pas de savon Équipements de la salle de bain en mauvais état Situé en centre-ville, près de tout L'accès à la station de bus nécessite l'utilisation d'un taxi Petit déjeuner continental sommaire
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

TAIGA

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Strategic

Nice hotel. Strategic place and near to jongker wa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

lauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Très bonne guest house situé à 300 mètres du centre historique. Personnel très aimable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Reppureissulla Malesiassa

Hostellin henkilökunta oli erittäin mukava ja avulias kaikissa asioissa. Hostellin sijainti oli erinomainen: lähellä ostoskatuja ja kuuluisimpia nähtävyyksiä. Miinuksena mainittakoon se, että huoneessamme ollut sumennettu ikkuna oli hostellin käytävälle, josta tuli valoa koko yön huoneeseemme. Myös kadun äänet kuuluivat voimakkaasti huoneeseemme eikä peitoille ollut tarjolla lakanoita.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Uncomfortable but central

Fan dorm is a small room with 5 bunkbeds. There's not enough space for backpacks and there are items left behind by previous guests scattered around that no one seems to clear. Facilities are average. The reception-cafe across the street has a nice environment and location of the hostel is good. Also, breakfast is offered. The hostel only needs cleaning and order.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good customer service but lack of cleanliness

Good customer service and the price is affordable. However, need to improve on cleanliness aspect; rubbish under the bed and lot of mosquitos.
Verified

4/10 Poor

KWANGHYEON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
위치 좋았음 스탶 친절함 방 그럭저럭
Verified

6/10 Okay

JEEHUN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KL의 중심, 쇼핑하기 좋음

화장실이 딸린 건 편했으나 방에 창문이 없어 어둡고 축축합니다. 화장실의 수증기가 잘 안빠져나가요. 주인분은 친절하고 좋았습니다.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Lieu Thuy Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

very nice

verry good
Verified

8/10 Good

steph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Bon séjour mais le gérant a essayé de nous faire payer une taxe supplémentaire de quatre ringgits. Nous avons refusé lui disant que tout était compris. Il n'a donc pas insisté. A part cela il a été bien.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

surpris et charmés

Maison chinoise rénovée avec goût et charme situé au 7 à côté du café guest house "D’riverside ". Nous avions loué une chambre double avec balcon vue sur la ville,prévoir une montée d’escalier,chambre propre avec tout le nécessaire, salle de bain avec douche séparée . Il y a une petite terrasse commune tout en haut avec vue sur la rivière. Accueil aimable et professionnel de John donnant des informations utiles,sécurité,touristique,vous pouvez le joindre au café. Vous pouvez y prendre le petit déjeuner basique, gratuit.Le quartier touristique se trouve à proximité. Excellent séjour à Malacca
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would come back again

Simple stay, good for people who are looking at cheap but good stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jinwook

가격을 생각한다면 좋죠

일단은 수건이 없습니다. 정수기도 없구요 다만 1.5링깃만 주면 큰 통 하나 살수잇어요. 바닥이 오래되어서 소리가 나구요. 안내해주는 점원이 재밌는사람인거 같네요. 샤워시설이 열악하지만 가격을 생각한다면 추천해주고싶네요
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice experience！

Nice place to stay，the staff is very friendly，and every thing be good enough
Verified

6/10 Okay

パパボーボ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

ダッチスクエアからすぐの場所で便利

トイレ、シャワー付きのダブルベッドの部屋に宿泊しました。古い割には清潔で一流のサービスを求めるのでなければこういったスタイルもありだと思います。スタッフも気さくで対応に問題はないと思います。ロケーションとしては抜群で再度宿泊もありかな…と、思ってます。少しだけカフェを利用しましたが、サービスも料理も良かったと思います。 トイレとシャワーが一緒なのでシャワー後は自室のトイレは使えません。共有スペースのトイレとシャワーを使い分けることも必要です。
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff members are friendly. However, needa take off the shoes before going up to the rooms.