10 Charming Boutique Hotels In Melaka You Should Stay At

Melaka is rich in culture and history, which gives you more reasons to come and explore this place. Every corner is literally laden with hidden historical and culture gems that’ll never cease to amaze you.

The best part about it, everything in this city is Instagram-worthy material. So, if you want to collect some hipster points, Malacca is the place to be.

This city is also a food haven for food lovers (hint: every Malaysian) as they’ve got tonnes of gastronomically inviting food to offer such as cendol, chicken rice ball, asam pedas, and the ever-cooling coconut shake.

So, time to pack your bags and book a trip to Melaka at one of these awesome boutique hotels.

#1 Rosa Malacca

This hotel screams nothing but an industrial-concept marvel. Bare bricks, cement walls, and wooden floor panels make up most of the hotel's interior which is further complimented with tonnes of fun and timeless deco. Such a photo haven for Instagram addicts!

Location: 212, Jalan Parameswara, 75000, Melaka Price per night: RM187 – RM506, depending on room type Contact: 06-2819888/+6012 9011626 Website: rosa.com.my

#2 Timez Hotel

How can one NOT fall in love with this hotel? You're bound to have some good TIMEZ just checking out its deco. The hotel is literally a melting pot of culture as it incorpoates five cultures in its design - Chinese, Peranakan, Dutch, Portuguese, and British but with a modern twist.

Location: No.31, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200, Melaka Price per night: RM190 – RM600 depending on room type Contact: 06-2812109/+6017 6021226 Website: timezhotel.com

#3 Rama-Rama Designer Boutique Hotel

In case you're wondering, no, this hotel does not have butterfly decos or real butterflies in it. The industrial concept hotel offers a more affordable option not only for backpackers but as well as families. It's cosy, pleasing to the eyes, and cheap. What more can you ask for?

Location: No 15 Jalan Lagenda 3, Taman 1 Lagenda, Melaka Tengah, 75400, Melaka Price per night: RM40 – RM190 depending on room type Contact: 06-2880022 Website: ramaramahotel.com

#4 The Rucksack Caratel

Want to experience sleeping in a caravan without actually driving one? Well now you can. Be it waking up to lush green trees facing the garden or rustic buildings, it's definitely an experience worth trying. Plus, this place gets some brownie points for having a swimming pool!

Location: 107, Jalan Banda Kaba, 75000, Melaka Price per night: RM158 – RM310, depending on room type Contact: 06-2922107 Website: www.therucksackgroup.com/caratel

#5 Modern Cave Boutique Stay

This gorgeous boutique abode is actually a house that's been transformed into a unique, modern, boutique stay. With its theme "Back to basics", Modern Cave Boutique Stay is anything far from basic. Every nook and corner of the place is well thought out and is definitely eye-pleasing. And did we mention its really close to Jonker Street?

Location: No. 2G, Jalan Laksamana 1, Taman Kota Laksamana, Seksyen 1, 75200, Melaka Price per night: RM55 – RM320, depending on room type Contact: 06-2881268 Website: www.moderncave.com.my

#6 Layang-Layang Guest House

This guest house will literally make you feel melayang-layang, upon arrival. Why? Because the interior of the building has traditional Malacca house elements that'll make you feel at home or at your kampung. Plus, Jonker Walk is only a minute away so you can eat, explore, sleep, and repeat.

Location: 24-26, Jalan Tukang Besi, 75200 Melaka Price per night: RM99 – RM119, depending on room type Contact: 06 - 292 2722 Website: www.layanglayangmelaka.com

#7 Courtyard @ Hereen

Prepare to be in awe with this boutique hotel as this place is filled with luxurious Peranakan culture and heritage. Each room has its own distinctive look and will make you feel like a rich Baba Nyonya tai tai back in the day. And every corner of the place is definitely Instagram-worthy.

Location: 91 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200, Melaka Price per night: RM200 – RM1,000 depending on room type Contact: 06-2810088 Website: courtyardatheeren.com

#8 Kapitan Kongsi Hotel

Don't be thrown off by the name as it might sound like some Malaccan mafia headquarters, but it's actually not. The hotel claims to offer an "Old world charm, new world hospitality" which exudes 1910s to 1940s architecture grandeur. Psst, they even have a complimentary shuttle bus to city which is actually a classic Volkswagen Campervan!

Location: No.53, Jalan KLJ 10, Taman Kota Laksamana Jaya, 75200, Melaka Price per night: RM250 – RM350, depending on room type Contact: 06 -7755555 /06 -7757711/06-7757733 Website: kapitankongsi.com

#9 1825 Gallery Hotel

This beautiful hotel is located right smack next to the river, making it the perfect accommodation to explore the heritage of Malacca. This building is laden with historical stories, it is said that this hotel was a storehouse operated by the Chinese, who had fled China for job opportunities in Melaka towards the end of the Qing Dynasty.

Location: 27,29 &31, Jalan Bunga Raya, 75100, Melaka Price per night: RM260 – RM560, depending on room type Contact: 06-2882868 Website: 1825galleryhotel.com

#10 M2 Boutique Hotel

This one's definitely for the minimalist junkies! M2 Boutique Hotel provides a breath of fresh air amidst the heavily influenced Perankan or traditional hotel options you can find in Malacca. Each room has the same signature theme of black and white with a dash of yellow complimented by a beautiful-scripted motivational quote. Did you know that they even have round-shaped beds, something you don't usually see in local hotels!