Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca

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Le Village Guesthouse Melaka is an artsy abode run by a bunch of hippies. It is quite a walk from the historic center and everything about it is old, dirty, and rundown. Wi-Fi is practically nonexistent and the only nice thing about it is the tiny bay window corner, which is ideal for reading and chilling.

The Location

The hostel is located in the east of the city, about twenty-five minutes' walk from the historic centre. This is the modern part of Melaka, which boasts mostly with shopping centres and eateries. While you might get enthusiastic when you see that the sea is literally on the doorstep of the hostel, there are no beaches here; instead, it is a dirty coast full of rubbish due to the closeness of the harbour. The area definitely feels less safe than central Melaka, but it is probably still ok if you do not stay out late. However, the front door of the hostel is always open and mostly, there is no reception (they leave a phone there for you to call them if you want to check in or have any questions), so make sure to keep the door of your dorm locked when you leave.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The dorm looks more like a squat than anything else. There are only single beds, all of them with different sheets and blankets, and it has a very haphazard feel. The place has some permanent guests, people working locally, which definitely takes away from the hostel vibe. The bathrooms are on the ground floor and are really old and barely functioning. If you really need to, you will surely put up with it for a night, but do not plan for multiple days here, as everything is just too gross for that!

Common Spaces

As you enter the hostel, first you will find a shoe rack halfway up the stairs, and then you enter a corridor area full of paintings and artwork. There are not many places to sit, there is no water dispenser and no kitchen, and the Wi-Fi does not function. There is, however, a tiny atmospheric space in a corner with two couches and a big bay window where you can sit with a book or watch the street below you.

Summary

If you have any other option, try to avoid this place. Very little care or taste goes into it from the side of the owners and you could very easily get annoyed by the complicated process of having to track down the receptionist to be able to check in, by the lack of Wi-Fi, or the general lack of maintenance.
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Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
Le Village Guesthouse Melaka, Malacca
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JudyM
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Nov 2, 2019

Location and Contact

Location

• Easily accessible by bus from Melaka Sentral Bus Station, just take the number 17 bus from bay 7 and get off at the Menara Taming Sari Tower. ( Press the bell when you reach the replica Portuguese Ship just after Christ Church)
• We are close to the Menara Taming Sari & Opposite Sri Costa Hotel & Restoran Melaka Raya
• 10 Minutes walking distance from Jonker Street, China Town.

Facilities and Amenities

Youth Hostel

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Parking

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Lockers in Lobby

Luggage Storage

24 Hour Security

Air Conditioning

Board Games

Laundry

Movie Library/Rental

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

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