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The Cardamom Hostel

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22 Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
11 mentions

if you are really stoked about walking around Malacca, this hostel is in a reall…

Location is great, it’s very close to China town, but it’s still calm - we had a…

Friendly staff
8 mentions

So far it’s the first time it happened to us in Malaysia in such a budget-friend…

The staff is helpful

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Cleanliness

Great value for money - everything was sparkling clean, also the shared areas, i…

Good value
5 mentions

And it's very affordable

Worth the money

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Room was very clean with all the basic facilities

We stayed in the triple room with common bathroom and had a very smooth self che…

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Wi-fi worked perfectly, the accommodation was super clean, and the communication…

Overview

Located in Melaka and within 500 metres of Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum, The Cardamom Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Menara Taming Sari, Porta de Santiago, and Christ Church Melaka. St John's Fort is 5.3 km from the hostel and Melaka Straits Mosque is 5.5 km away. With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, certain rooms at the hostel also offer a river view. Popular points of interest near The Cardamom Hostel include Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and The Stadthuys. The nearest airport is Melaka International Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Thomas

couple

April 22, 2026

8

a great location

if you are really stoked about walking around Malacca, this hostel is in a really amazing spot, being barely 5 minutes away from a lot of central areas. the showers and toilets are great as well as the owner who was very welcoming and willing to help if we ever had questions

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UliLausB

solo_traveller

March 28, 2026

7

Ok for a few nights

The owner is really nice. And it's very affordable.

M

Moin

couple

July 27, 2025

8

Cleanliness

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Alicja

couple

July 20, 2025

9

Great value for money

Great value for money - everything was sparkling clean, also the shared areas, including bathroom! So far it’s the first time it happened to us in Malaysia in such a budget-friendly place. Our room had a comfy mattress, storage space and a big table, which was very practical. Location is great, it’s very close to China town, but it’s still calm - we had a window facing a big street and we still slept like babies. Contact with the owner was excellent, everything was easy, including checking in and extending our stay.

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Hồng Na Uy

extended_group

June 30, 2025

9

The location, facilities are pretty good. The staff is helpful. Worth the money.

D

Dominic

couple

March 31, 2025

10

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was perfect—only a 5-10 minute walk to Jonker Street and Dutch Square and just around the corner from some nice restaurants. Wi-fi worked perfectly, the accommodation was super clean, and the communication was easy between the owner/manager. There are also hot water showers and filtered water, which are much appreciated! We didn't need it, but a kitchenette is available for use and a small, nice communal area with a table and couch.

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Swathi

extended_group

January 23, 2025

9

The properly is in good location. Walkable distance to all the main attractions. Room was very clean with all the basic facilities. The host is very friendly and he will suggest good places. Highly recommend this stay in Malacca

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Arjen

family_with_children

June 17, 2024

9

Location, price was good, owner was reacting fast and friendly. Accommodation was clean. Free drinking water. Selfwashing service for cheap price.

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Ng

solo_traveller

June 9, 2024

8

A budget homestay located within walking distance to Jonker Street and Dutch Square etc.

S

Sara

extended_group

May 15, 2024

9

Simple but comfy and well located

We stayed in the triple room with common bathroom and had a very smooth self check-in. We also liked the mattresses and the fact that the toilets were clean. Air conditioning was working well and there was a nice water filter with super cool water. Location is perfect too. At the time we stayed, we didn't meet any other guests, so we cannot mention anything regarding hostel atmosphere.

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Mika

solo_traveller

February 25, 2024

9

This was a really nice hostel, clean and common space well equipped. Friendly staff. Good location. Excellent value for money. I had good time. The room is quite simple but all one needs.

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Iva

solo_traveller

February 2, 2024

7

Good location, comfortable and very nice staff. Just they have also rooms without window which should be said.

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Anonymous

family_with_children

December 27, 2022

9

Excellent location and clean

It’s upstairs of a shoplot and can fit big families. Walking distance to Jonker street and nearby attractions. River is just opposite the unit. Can jog in the morning. Parking downstairs only.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Parking

Parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service

Safety & security

CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property

Services

Shared lounge/TV area

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

The air-conditioned family room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom0
Double Room with Shared Bathroom

The air-conditioned double room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 3 bathrooms
Small Twin Room

The air-conditioned twin room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printFrom 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 2:45 PM

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