Pasar Malam

Melaka

Pasar malam, also known as night market, is a favorite hangout place for locals usually after work. They’ll spend some time off with friends or spouse to walk along the streets to buy some dinner and for window shopping. Pasar malam usually starts in the evening so you can drop by earlier to avoid crowds, usually begin after 7pm. There are also restaurants along the street rather than only food stalls.

Jonker Street
Jonker Street

During the day, Jonker Street becomes a famous haunt for shopping antiques and other old goods. the place transforms into a fantastic eating stretch where you can bask in the moonlight while visiting stalls upon stalls of traders peddling all sorts of goods and food. Similar to a 'Pasar Malam' or night market, Jonker Street shuts its doors to traffic at 7pm.

Add: Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200, Melaka

Portuguese Square
Portuguese Square

The Portuguese Square is the centre of the small Portuguese community in Malacca, the descendants of the past Malaccan colonists. The Square feels like a little patch of Portugal with plenty of restaurants, food stalls, pubs and a mini-museum. On Saturday evenings till night, the square becomes a hub of activity, as the Portuguese communities put up traditional dances, entertain tourists and celebrate in style their unique culture.

Add: Ujong Pasir, 75050 Melaka
Tel: 06-2836538

 

HOTELS IN MELAKA

The accommodations here range from less than RM100 to over RM400 depending on the hotel rates. Backpackers’ accommodation is also available here. The prices are 30 percent lesser during weekdays. The hotels area is located mainly in Jalan Bendahara while the budget ones are in Jalan Parameswara and Taman Melaka Raya. The hotels here will surely bring you back to the old days. If you prefer resorts than hotels, we have it all here.

Guide to Melaka Hotels