Malacca Jonker Street Attraction

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Jonker Street Attraction

Malacca is widely know for its harmonious blend of cultures as well as numerous historical sites, and Jonker Treet is the perfect place to see everything merged together.

The diversity of Jonker Street’s traditional and urban attractions is a testament of Malaysia’s colorful history and rich multicultural society. It’s main attraction, Jonker Street night market would be held every Friday and Saturday. So, plan a visit to Malacca during Friday or Saturday is a MUST if you wish to visit the night market.

Besides, this central hub of activities serves as a heaven for vintage fashion enthusiasts, antique collectors, bargain hunters and Instagramer foodies.

Malacca Jonker Street Attraction & Ultimate Guide

  1. Jonker Walk Night Market
  2. Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
  3. Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum
  4. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
  5. Kampung Kling Mosque
  6. Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
  7. Mamee Jonker House
  8. Red Square (Dutch Square)
  9. Masjid Kampung Hulu
  10. Jonker Street Library
  11. 3D Jonker Walk Malacca

What to Eat?

  1. Jonker 88
  2. Jonker Street Hawker Centre
  3. The Baboon House
  4. Nancy’s Kitchen
  5. Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball

Which Café to Stop by?

  1. The Daily Fix Café
  2. The Stolen Cup
  3. Calanthe Art Café
  4. Backlane Coffee
  5. The Coffee JAR

Nightlife Activities?

  1. Eleven Bistro & Restaurant
  2. Geographer Café
  3. Sid’s Pub @ Jonker’s
  4. Me & Mrs Jones Café
  5. The Old Merchant
  6. Hard Rock Cafe Malacca

Where to Stay?

  1. Cheng Ho Hotel at Jonker Street
  2. Jonker Boutique Hotel
  3. Hotel Puri Melaka
  4. Swiss Hotel Heritage Boutique Melaka
  5. Gingerflower Boutique Hotel

1.  Jonker Walk Night Market

Also known as the best night market in Malaysia, this night market takes place every Friday and Saturday nights. Well organizaed with wide arrays of stalls, polite and friendly hawkers, ubiquitous bargains and as well as live music coursing throughout the area, Jonker Street Night Market provide a Party-like atmosphere to every visitors.

Malacca Jonker Street Night Market
Malacca Jonker Street Night Market

Since food is the main attraction here, there would be numerous of stalls selling various kind of delicacy. Visitors would be spoiled for choices of delicious jonker street night market food, from piping hot grilling meat on skewers to Chinese delicacies such as dim sum, popiah and bak zhang.

Cool boutiques and handcrafts stalls could be founded here too. Some stalls even sell interesting couple handcrafts and memorable souvenirs.

 

Additional Information :
Location: Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Opening Hours: 6:00pm – 12:00am

Also Read : Johor Bahru Night Market ( Pasar Malam)

2. Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum

Full with collections of three beautifully restored 19th Century Baba-Nyonya resident, Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum definitely brings you back to the older times. The three-storey museum is uniquely designed from exterior to interior.

Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum
Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum

Framed by Greco-Roman columns, two red lanterns, a bearing household name, and other messages of good luck, hang on both sides of the entrance. A collection of wood furniture and gold-leaf fixtures also make the residence classy.

This museum is privately operated by descendants of Chan’s family, which is the richest family in town. They provide tours in the museum, explaining the colorful Peranakan lifestyle and culture during the good old times. The tour guide would provide explanations on traditional food, dress style, furniture and culture in details during the tour.

 

Additional Information :
Location: 48-50, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-283 1273
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Entrance Fee:
Adults: RM16
Children (below 12): RM11
Website: Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum

Also Read : One Day Trip Guide On Malacca – The City Of Nyonya Culture In Malaysia

3. Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum

Established in year 2006, Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum provides an exhibition of  admiral Cheng Ho (Zheng He) life during Chinese Ming Dynasty. Cheng Ho’s notable contribution to Malacca including bringing the Emperor’s Daughter, Princess Hang Li Po, to marry The Malacca Sultan in the mid 15th century. This led to creation of Baba Nyonya Culture.

Cheng Ho's Cultural Museum
Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum

About 600 years ago, it is belived that this museum works as a warehouse to store goods temporarily during Cheng Ho’s travel. Now, Cheng Ho’s Cultural Museum showcase various evidence of cultural exchanges between local etnic groups and Chinese. Among others, you may find navigation instruments, tea house and treasure ships from China.

 

Additionsal Information :
Location: 51, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia.
Contact: +606 283 1135 / +606 283 1136
Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Entrance Fee:
Adult: RM20
Child/Student: RM10

4. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Travelling back to year 1646, Cheng Hoon Teng Temple would be the oldest traditional Chinese Temple in Malacca. Built with only building ingredients imported from China, this temple assemble designs and crafting of older Chinese believes. Even artisans and constructors from China are involved too.

Malacca Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Besides, you could find a robed golden Guanyin effigy within the main temple hall. There are also small chambers around the temple which are dedicated to the deceased ancestors. Incense paper and paper-made luxury items would be burnt to provide a better ‘living’ condition for them in their afterlife.

Known as “Merciful Cloud Temple” by the locals, it remained as a central place for all Buddhist to worship and pray Guanyin, the Mercy Goddess. If you noticed carefully, you could find that Cheng Hoon Teng Temple was built based on Feng Shui Principles. Each cravings on those dark timber woodwork carries its own meanings.

Not forgot to mention that the temple received an Award of Merit from UNESCO for Asia-Pacific Heritage Conservation after its completed restoration in year 2001.

 

Additional Information :
Location: No.25, Jalan Tokong, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-282 9343 / +606 282 2906
Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Entrance Fee: Free

5. Kampung Kling Mosque

Kampung Kling Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Malacca which still retains its original design. Built by Indian Muslim traders in year 1748 during the Dutch colonial era, this mosque uses a combination of various culture construction style. The architecture design of the mosque combined influences from Sumatran, Chinese, Hindus, local Malay community and even European aesthetics.

Malacca Kampung Kling Mosque
Kampung Kling Mosque

Another specialty of the mosque is that they even included a combination of Chinese ceramic tiles as well as European and Portuguese glazed tiles to adorn its roof and interior design.

Besides, a fountain-like pool for ablutions could be found at the courtyard behind Kampung Kling Mosque. Moorish cast iron lamp posts can be seen too.

Malacca Kampung Kling Mosque oblation pool
Kampung Kling Mosque oblation pool

Well, non-muslims tourists are allowed to visit Kampung King Mosque. However, please remember that the visit only limited until mosque’s porch area only. For female visitors, you would be given a veil to cover your hair before entering.

 

Additional Information :
Location: Jalan Tukang Emas, Melaka 75200, Malaysia.
Entrance Fee: Free

6. Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple

It is hard to omit the bright yellow temple while wandering around Malacca Jonker Street. Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple has colorful Hindu deities and animal statues crafted by ostentatious stones.

sri poyyatha vinayagar moorthi temple
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Featuring with Dutch architecture design, this rectangular-shaped Hindu temple is dedicated to the Vinayagar, the elephant-headed deity in Hindu. The temple would be crowded during every festive season as prominent Hindu festivals usually been carried out here.

Inside Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple, the main altar is dedicated to the Ganesh while the side altars are dedicated to Ganesh’s parents and his younger brother, Lord Muraga. These structures are preserved well despite a history of hundred years old.

Additional Information :
Location: Jalan Tokong, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Entrance Fee: Free

7. Mamee Jonker House

This is the first concept store of Mamee, a well-known snack in Malaysia. Yhis would be a perfect place for everyone who like eating Mamee snacks or bringing back their childhood memories.

Malacca Mamee Jonker House
Malacca Mamee Jonker House

Mamee Jonker House offers exciting activities for every visitors, especially for kids. Visitors can participate themselves in workshops to create their very own Lil Monster Noodle Snacks by using seasonings and condiments available. Children can get their own version of instant noodle cup too. This can be done by coloring on those cups during the workshop.

mamee shopping
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Besides, they also sell Mamee side products ranging from t-shirts to soft toys at their souvenir counter. Hungry visitors even can visit Mamee Cafe for delicious noodle dishes and succulent tender chicken served with homemade sauce.

 

Additional Information :
Location: No.46 & 48, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-286 7666
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
Entrance Fee: RM5
Website: Mamee Jonker House 

8. Red Square (Dutch Square)

This Malacca’s most defining structure was built by the Dutch in 1753 when they took possession of Malacca from the Portuguese. The church was built to celebrate the century old Dutch occupation and to worship the God.

Red Dutch
Red Dutch

Surrounded by red painting buildings, Red Square reflects Malacca’s history. The architecture design of those red buildings are influenced by the Dutch, Chinese and Portuguese during the golden times.

There is a big fountain at the center of square, commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Besides, the whole area is full of attractions. You can even watch amazing street performances while wandering at Red Square.

Colorful Trishaws
Colorful Trishaws

Not forgetting the vibrant colorful trishaws bringing tourists wandering here and there with blaring hit songs. This place is extremely photogenic so please make sure that you camera battery is at maximum before visiting Red Square.

 

Additional Information :
Location: Jalan Gereja, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia.
Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00am – 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: Free

9. Masjid Kampung Hulu

Masjid Kampung Hulu is a mosque with predominantly Javanese style. It has an architecture of three ascending layers of flared pyramidal roofs. Influenced by the Chinese culture, the mosque even occupied with pagoda-like stone minarets and ceramic roof tiles.

Malacca Masjid Kampung Hulu
Malacca Masjid Kampung Hulu

However, this mosque can only entered by Muslims practitioners. Therefore, non-Muslims visitors can optionally roam around the mosque or admire this magnificient building from outside.

 

Additional Information :
Location: Jalan Kampung Hulu, Malacca, Malaysia
Contact: +606-2826526
Entrance Fee: Free

10. Jonker Street Library

Perhaps the most favorable attraction for bookworms. Jonker Street Library is decked-out with numerous collection of books and reading substances which are suitable for all ages. Illuminated with natural lighting, the library spacious reading areas are perfect for anyone who want a temporary escape from bustling crowds of Jonker Street.

Malacca Jonker Street Library
Jonker Street Library

Well, photography is allowed. Please be reminded that visitors should refrain from using their mobile phones or speaking loudly when entering the vicinity.

Additional Information :
Location : 104, Jalan Hang Jebat, Jonker Street, Melaka, Malaysia
Operating Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday  10am-5pm
Friday and Saturday : 10am -7pm
Entrance Fee: None

11. 3D Jonker Walk Malacca

This is the very first combination of 3D Art Gallery and Upside-Down House in Malacca. Featuring with more than 25 different 3D paintings, these paintings would surprise you as they look so real and you could feel that you had being tricked by those optical illusions.

3D Jonker Walk Malacca (3D drawings)

Besides, 3D Jonker Walk Malacca also contain a 5D fluorescent museum room in which you can take pictures in the dark. Kindly ask the staff to take photo for you too, as they know the best angle for 3D pictures.

Another tips for Android uses. You may download the 3D Jonker Walk applications available in Google Play before taking pictures. It can help you to create more unique and real quality of 5D pictures.

 

Additional Information :
Location: 27, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-655 3409
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Entrance Fee:
Adult: RM18
Children (4-12 years old): RM12

What to Eat?

Next, we will be looking at the best culinary experiences Jonker Street has to offer. Below are a few well known restaurants that you absolutely must try when you step foot into Jonker. Both local cuisine as well as international fare are featured, as to be inclusive to tastes of all kinds.

1. Jonker 88

Melaka Jonker Streeet-Jonker 88

The Jonker 88 is located along Jalan Hang Jebat, in the heart of Jonker Street, and is named after its building number. 88. The restaurant features a classic, rustic look and feel complete with wooden furnishings and warm lighting, perfect for a trip down memory lane. The Jonker 88 is a traditional take on a Malaysian-styled café, and there is nothing better than a stop here while on your cultural adventure along Jonker Street.

Melaka Jonker Streeet-Jonker 88

We highly recommend that you try out their signature Cendol, which is quite the crowd-pleaser. The cendol is sweet and cold, with just the right amount of coconut milk and rice jelly. The perfect thing to have on a hot, sunny day.

Additional Information:
Address: 88, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 019-397 5665
Hours: Opens daily, 9:30am – 6pm.
Website: Jonker 88


 

2. Jonker Street Hawker Centre

Melaka Jonker Street-Jonker Street Hawker Centre

Up next, we have the Jonker Street Hawker Centre, located along Jalan Kota Laksamana ½ in the Taman Kota Laksamana area. It is an al fresco collection of food stalls selling various local fare you can choose from, and everything tastes deliciously authentic and tasty.

Melaka Jonker Street-Jonker Street Hawker Centre

We recommend that you try the Chee Cheong Fan, which is freshly made and tastes deliciously simple, as well as the Char Kuey Teow, which is well-seasoned and fried to perfection. There is a wide variety of food here that simply cannot fit into our list, so we recommend that you come yourself and try everything that catches your eye.

Additional Information:
Address: 1, Seksyen, 1, Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/2, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200, Melaka.
Contact: 012-920 9746
Hours: Friday thru Wednesday, 6pm – 12am. Closed on Thursdays.
Website: –


 3.The Baboon House

Melaka Jonker Street-The Baboon House

If you’re looking for some Western cuisine, then you’ve come to the right place. The Baboon House is located along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, in the Kampung Bukit China area and features a very rustic, old timey style complete with rattan furniture and antique looking walls.

Melaka Jonker Street-The Baboon House

The serve what many claim to be the best hamburgers in all of Jonker. We recommend that you try out their Pork Belly Burger with a side of their delicious Potato Wedges.

The pork belly is properly seasoned and seared to a delicious golden brown, and maintains its juiciness. The wedges are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, giving you the perfect bite every time.

Additional Information:
Address: 89, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kampung Bukit China, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 012-601 0363
Hours: Wednesday thru Monday, 10am – 5pm.
Website: The Baboon House 

4. Nancy’s Kitchen

Melaka Jonker Street-Nancy’s Kitchen

Nancy’s Kitchen is located along Jalan KL3 in the Taman Kota Laksamana area of Jonker, and features a simple, banquet-style Chinese restaurant interior with comfortable furnishings and bright lighting.

Melaka Jonker Street-Nancy’s Kitchen

They serve deliciously authentic Peranakan cuisine, which is a mix of Chinese and Malay influences. We highly recommend getting their Pork Pongteh and their Pie Tee. The pongteh is a type of stewed pork dish that tastes slightly sweet and very savoury, perfect over a bowl of rice. The pie tee is a popiah in cupcake form, and the crispy outside really complements the deliciously fresh ingredients inside.

Additional Information:
Address: 13, 13-1, 13-2, Jalan KL 3, 8, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200, Melaka.
Contact: 06-283 6099
Hours: Wednesday thru Monday, 11am – 5pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Website: Nancy’s Kitchen 


 

5. Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball

Melaka Jonker Street-Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball

We can’t truly have a list of Jonker food without including chicken rice balls now, can we? The Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball is located along Jalan Melaka Raya 3 in the Taman Melaka Raya area, and is one of the many popular spots for delicious chicken rice balls.

The interior is rather cosy and quaint, with marble top tables and wooden chairs which give off classic vibes.

Melaka Jonker Street-Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball

What else is there to recommend other than their Chicken Rice Balls ? Have your pick between the Roasted Chicken and Steamed Chicken, order a side of vegetables, and dig in. The chicken rice balls are aromatic and springy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. The quintessential Jonker Street meal.

Additional Information:
Address: 275, Jalan Melaka Raya 3, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka.
Contact: 016-216 5220
Hours: Friday thru Wednesday, 12pm – 9:30pm. Closed on Thursdays.

Also Read : 12 Best Food Stops in Melaka’s Jonker Street

Which Café to Stop by?

Feeling like having a quick pick-me-up? Or do you just want a place where you can lounge around with a good drink and a relaxing atmosphere? Here is a list of some of the best cafés that Jonker Street has to offer, as coffee is also deeply steeped in tradition and culture here.

1.The Daily Fix Café

Melaka Jonker Street-The Daily Fix Café

The Daily Fix Café is located along Jalan Hang Jebat, near the centre of Jonker Street. It is situated inside a Peranakan knick-knack stall cum bakery, so it may be a bit hard to locate at first glance, but just be sure to be on the lookout for their sign outside. It is a wonderfully rustic and beautifully historic place, with little touches of aged décor and wooden furniture to set the appropriate mood.

Melaka Jonker Street-The Daily Fix Café

We highly recommend trying out their famous Pancakes here, with a cup of their great Coffee to go along with it. The pancakes are petite and fluffy, and quite thick in the middle. They can be served with a variety of toppings such as blueberries and even salted egg sauce, along with a scoop of ice cream. The coffee is fragrant and deliciously roasty, perfect to kick-start your day.

Additional Information:
Address: 55, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 013-290 6855
Hours: Opens daily, 9am – 11:30pm.
Website: The Daily Fix Café
 


 

2. The Stolen Cup

Melaka Jonker Street-The Stolen Cup

Up next we have The Stolen Cup, similarly located along Jalan Hang Jebat. It is a rather quaint, dark café with lots of wall mounted décor and bright lighting, and has a nice, cosy atmosphere that you can really settle into and relax.

 

Melaka Jonker Street-The Stolen Cup

We suggest that you try their Salted Egg Croissant along with a cup of Coffee of your choice, be it a Latte or Americano. The croissant is flaky and well made, and the salted egg sauce is just the perfect partner to its layers of buttery goodness.

The coffee here is made fresh and served hot and fragrant, perfect to wake you up and give you that dose of caffeine that you need.

Additional Information:
Address: 12, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 012-300 9130
Hours: Opens daily, 9am – 7pm.
Website:
The Stolen Cup


 

3. Calanthe Art Café

Melaka Jonker Street-Calanthe Art Café

The Calanthe Art Café is located along Jalan Hang Kasturi, and is a beautifully decorated café that you Instagram addicts out there must stop by. The Oriental style matches perfectly with the décor and furnishings, which are mostly made out of wood and rattan.

Melaka Jonker Street-Calanthe Art Café

We highly recommend that you try out their French Toast as well as their wide variety of Coffee on offer. The French toast is served golden brown and crunchy, with the added sweetness of the honey and creaminess of the butter on top. The coffee selection consists of all the 13 states, with distinct flavour profiles so there is sure to be something for everybody.

Additional Information:
Address: 11, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-292 2960
Hours: Friday thru Wednesday, 9am – 12am.
Website: Calanthe Art Cafe


 

4. Backlane Coffee

Melaka Jonker Street-Backlane Coffee

Next we have the Backlane Coffee, located along Jalan Hang Jebat in the centre of Jonker Street. The space is designed to look rustic and classy, with good use of exposed brick walls along with minimalist furnishing and bright lighting. A perfect place to relax with a cup of good coffee.

Melaka Jonker Street-Backlane Coffee

We suggest that you try out their Backlane Nachos if you are up for some finger food, as well as a cup of their Signature Rose Latte.

The nachos are crunchy and go well with the copious amounts of cheese sauce that comes along with it, and the rose latte has a slight but distinct scent of rose, giving it an interesting flavour profile.

Additional Information:
Address: 129, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-282 0542
Hours: Opens daily, 9am – 11pm.
Website: Backlane Coffee 

5. The Coffee JAR

Melaka Jonker Street-The Coffee JAR

Last but not least, we have The Coffee JAR, situated along Lorong Hang Jebat. It is a rather old timey place, with minimal décor and heavy emphasis on classic looks which give it that distinct aged appeal. The place really brings back memories of classic Hainanese coffee shops, albeit with a modern twist.

Melaka Jonker Street-The Coffee JAR

They roast their own coffee beans here, so naturally we have to recommend their Coffee. The coffee served here is aromatic and flavourful, and if you are looking for a specific type that suits your palate, be sure to talk to a waiter about what you are looking for in your brew.

Additional Information:
Address: 38, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 012-281 5100
Hours: Wednesday thru Monday, 10:30am – 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Website: The Coffee JAR

More Cafes here: Malacca Jonker Street’s Best Cafes

Nightlife Activities?

Still want a bit more fun right before bed? Other than heading to the Jonker Street Night Market, there are also quite a handful of great bars and bistros in Jonker Street. Here is a list of a few bars that you may want to stop by for a drink or two before heading back to your hotel.

1. Eleven Bistro & Restaurant

Melaka Jonker Street-Eleven Bistro & Restaurant

We’ll start off with the Eleven Bistro & Restaurant, located along Jalan Hang Lekir. It has a modern take on Oriental style, blending features of traditional Asian-Portuguese décor with contemporary art and design. The combination of bare walls, warm lighting, and striking use of red make this place a real sight to behold.

 

Melaka Jonker Street-Eleven Bistro & Restaurant

We recommend that you have a side of Gula Melaka Chicken Wings to go with a drink of your choice. The chicken wings are well marinated and have a distinct sweet and savoury flavour, perfect finger food for a night out drinking.

Additional Information:
Address: 11, Jalan Hang Lekir, 75200, Melaka.
Contact: 06-282 0011
Hours: Opens daily, 11am – 2am.
Website: Eleven Bistro & Restaurant

2. Geographer Café

Melaka Jonker Street-Geographer Café

Up next we have the Geographer Café, located along Jalan Hang Jebat. The Geographer Café takes inspiration from surfer and tropic culture, blending it together to present a charming albeit exaggerated style of tropical country life.

Melaka Jonker Street-Geographer Café

We recommend that you try out their many vegetarian dishes on offer here, as there aren’t many around the area and the food tastes pretty good.

The Vegetarian Curry Ramen takes the spotlight, being deliciously spicy yet fresh and light.

Additional Information:
Address: 83, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-281 6813
Hours: Opens daily, 10am – 1am.
Website: Geographer Café 


 

3. Sid’s Pub @ Jonker’s

Melaka Jonker Street-Sid’s Pub @ Jonker’s

Sid’s Pub @ Jonker’s is located along Lorong Hang Jebat, right by the Melaka river. The pub features a modern European style pub, complete with loaded bar shelves and draught on tap, as well as dim lighting throughout the space and glass top tables.

Melaka Jonker Street-Sid’s Pub @ Jonker’s

We recommend having a Chicken Mushroom Pie to go with a drink of your choice while you’re here. The pie is flaky and the fillings are savoury and hearty, which goes well with a good mug of beer.

Add a scenic river view and some live music to the mix and you have yourself a wonderful night out.

Additional Information:
Address: 2, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-283 7437
Hours: Opens daily, 10am – 12pm.
Website: Sid’s Pub @ Jonker’s 


 

4. Me & Mrs Jones Café

Melaka Jonker Street-Me & Mrs Jones Café

The Me & Mrs Jones Café is located along Jalan Hang Kasturi, and is a quaint little pub cum café that has a cosy interior with lots of emphasis on music and band culture.

The atmosphere here is great, and oftentimes the owner of the café himself will play some live music to entertain his patrons.

Melaka Jonker Street-Me & Mrs Jones Café

If you’re looking for a simple place to chill with a pint or two, Me & Mrs Jones Café has you covered. Order a drink of your choice, sit back and relax to the live tunes on stage, or if you’re up for it, you can join in and play an instrument of your choice.

Additional Information:
Address: 3, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 016-234 4292
Hours: Thursday thru Tuesday, 7pm – 1am. Closed on Wednesdays.
Website: Me & Mrs Jones Café


 

5. The Old Merchant

Melaka Jonker Street-The Old Merchant

Last but not least we have The Old Merchant, situated along Jalan Kampung Pantai. It goes for that hidden bar/speakeasy vibe with its aesthetic and location, and features an Oriental take on bar culture and style. The wood and rattan mixes beautifully with the neon red lights and lanterns, giving this place a unique, cool look and feel.

Melaka Jonker Street-The Old Merchant

Their drinks are really creative and delicious, so we definitely recommend that you try them out for yourself. Try their Bunga Kaseh and Love in Malacca if you have no idea what to pick first, and work your way from there.

Additional Information:
Address: 88, Jalan Kampung Pantai, 75200 Melaka.
Contact:
011-1128 1623
Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday, 6pm – 1am. Closed on Mondays.
Website: The Old Merchant

6. Hard Rock Cafe Malacca

Located idyllically by Malacca River, Hard Rock Cafe often sees a line of eager diners and music lovers queuing at the entrance. Hence, we recommended you to ‘ROCK’ up before 9pm to enjoy their live band and their delicious food available.

Hard Rock Cafe Malacca
Hard Rock Cafe Malacca

Similar to other chain’s outlet all across the world, Hard Rock Cafe Malacca include outdoor and indoor sitting area, live stage, bar and its iconic shop which sell Hard Rock’s memorabilia.

Also Read : Top 10 Popular Night Cafe In Melaka

Not forgot to mention that this cafe interior design is Straits Malacca inspired. You could find music memorabilia such as Prince’s white dinner jacket and Bruce Springsteen’s signed guitar there.

 

Additional Information :
Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11:30 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday and eve of public holiday 11:30 – 02:00 (kitchen closes at 22:30)
Address: 28, Lorong Hang Jebat, Malacca
Tel: +606 292 5188
Website : Hard Rock Cafe Malacca 

Where to Stay?

We will start off with accommodation, as you need the finest stay to begin your grand journey. Here are a few accommodation options situated right in (or at least, in close proximity to) Jonker Street itself, so you do not have to worry about transportation.

1.Cheng Ho Hotel at Jonker Street

 

melaka jonker street - Cheng Ho Hotel

The Cheng Ho Hotel, also known as the Cheng Ho Residence, is located along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, in the Taman Kota Laksamana area. It is about a 2-minute walk away from Jonker Street and a 5-minute drive away from Mahkota Parade and Dataran Pahlawan. It is simple and has a rather rustic, boutique style is sure to catch your eye. Street parking is available near the premises so you need not worry so much about where to park your vehicle while staying here.

 

Melaka Jonker Street - Cheng Ho Hotel

Their rooms are spacious and simplistically elegant, and come with parquet flooring and beige wallpaper.

All rooms here come with air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat screen TV, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and bath slippers.

Additional Information:-
Address: 101, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-283 8588
Website: Cheng Ho Residence at jonker street


 

2. Jonker Boutique Hotel

Melaka Jonker Street-Jonker Boutique Hotel

The Jonker Boutique Hotel is located along Jalan Tokong in the Kampung Tiga area, in the heart of Jonker Street. It has a distinctly Oriental look and feel to it, courtesy of the design of the building, the internal décor, as well as the setting of the place. It is a 3-storey heritage building lovingly refurbished to restore it to its former glory.

Melaka Jonker Street-Jonker Boutique Hotel

The rooms here are sleek and stylish, with parquet flooring and lots of modern wallpaper and lighting. The rooms come with air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, a personal safe, ironing facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

Additional Information:
Address: 84, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Tiga, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-282 5151
Website: Jonker Boutique Hotel

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3. Hotel Puri Melaka

Melaka Jonker Street-Hotel Puri Melaka

The Hotel Puri Melaka is located along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock in the Taman Kota Laksamana area, in the vicinity of Jonker Street. It features refurbished heritage architecture, giving guests that authentic feel of staying in an aged cultural shop lot. It features a restaurant, a bar, a garden, and free private parking.

Melaka Jonker Street-Hotel Puri Melaka

The rooms here are just as majestic and classy, with wooden flooring and classic furniture along with lots of warm lighting.

All rooms here come with air conditioning, free WiFi, a work desk, a flat screen TV, a wardrobe, and an en suite bathroom.

Additional Information:
Address: 118, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-282 5588
Website:  hotel puri melaka

4. Swiss Hotel Heritage Boutique Melaka

 

Melaka Jonker Streeet-Swiss Hotel Heritage Boutique Melaka

The Swiss Hotel Heritage Boutique Melaka is another hotel situated along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, in the Taman Kota Laksamana area. It is very conveniently situated along Jonker Street, so that guests here need not travel far to experience the wonders that the historical street has to offer. The property features an Oriental, rustic look and feel that is definitely going to set the mood for your historical trip to Melaka city.

Melaka Jonker Streeet-Swiss Hotel Heritage Boutique Melaka

The rooms here are simple and elegant, with minimal décor and lots of classy touches such as parquet flooring and warm lighting. All rooms come with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, a desk, a clothes rack, an electric kettle, a flat screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer.

Additional Information:
Address: 68, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-284 4111
Website:  swisshotelmelaka.com.my


 

5. Gingerflower Boutique Hotel

Melaka Jonker Street-Gingerflower Boutique Hotel

Last but not least, another entry located along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, the Gingerflower Boutique Hotel is rated as one of the top picks in the entirety of Melaka by Booking.com. It features a traditional looking aesthetic, complete with wooden windows and white wallpaper all around.

Melaka Jonker Street-Gingerflower Boutique Hotel

The rooms here are classy and charming, and have a certain nostalgic vibe to them. All rooms here come with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, a flat screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a rain shower, free amenities, a bathrobe, and a hair dryer.

Additional Information:
Address: 13, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 06-288 1331
Website: Gingerflower Boutique Hotel

Read also: Top 12 Hotels to Stay at Near Jonker Street

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