The Cardamom Hostel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Cardamom Hostel in Melaka offers air-conditioned rooms with river views. Each room includes a bidet, shower, slippers, and a hairdryer. Shared bathrooms feature bidets and showers. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Paid parking is available. Reception staff speak English and Chinese. Prime Location: Located 9 km from Melaka International Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum (600 metres) and Cheng Hoon Teng Temple (less than 1 km). Nearby attractions include The Stadthuys and Melaka Clock Tower. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room cleanliness, and bathroom comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Melaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alicja
Poland Poland
“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...”
Hồng
Vietnam Vietnam
“The location, facilities are pretty good. The staff is helpful. Worth the money.”
Dominic
United States United States
“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...”
Swathi
India India
“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”
Arjen
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location, price was good, owner was reacting fast and friendly. Accommodation was clean. Free drinking water. Selfwashing service for cheap price.”
Ng
Malaysia Malaysia
“A budget homestay located within walking distance to Jonker Street and Dutch Square etc.”
Sara
Italy Italy
“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...”
Mika
Finland Finland
“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.”
Anonymous
Malaysia Malaysia
“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.”
Barberi
Italy Italy
“Posizione ottima, con una breve passeggiata lungo il fiume arrivi nella via centrale. La stanza era carina e pulita, anche i bagni erano belli.”

Property surroundings

House rules

The Cardamom Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Cardamom Hostel 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.