Jalan Jalan Guesthouse

Melaka City


Step through cornflower-blue doors into this basic hostel within a restored blacksmith's shop. Private rooms and 10-bed dorms are spread around a tranquil inner garden-courtyard; cheaper rooms have fans but no air-con. In this highly trafficked location, noise from neighbours might keep you awake.

Bike rental (RM5) and laundry (RM8) are available.


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