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15 Airbnbs In Melaka That Are Walking Distance Or Short Drive To Jonker Street

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1. Rimba Jonker With Private Pool

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Image via Rachel/Airbnb
Image via Rachel/Airbnb
Image via Rachel/Airbnb
Image via Rachel/Airbnb

Converted from an old shophouse, Rimba Jonker is the perfect stay for those who want to explore Melaka but who also want to come home and chill. It has an indoor and outdoor courtyard with a private dipping pool.

The whole place can accommodate up to 10 people and is a stone's throw away from Jonker Street.

You can book here.

2. 372E/372F @ Lorong One Malacca

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Image via Justin/Airbnb
Image via Justin/Airbnb
Image via Justin/Airbnb

This modern industrial-style home is located in a quiet neighbourhood in Ujong Pasir, Melaka, which is about a 13-minute drive to Jonker Street.

The homestay is actually two houses attached to each other with doors to join them, so you can opt to rent both houses if you need more space. Each home has three bedrooms with two bathrooms, and can fit up to six guests.

You can book
here.

3. MWHolidayB2537 Grand SeaView Family Suites

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Image via Gwee/Airbnb
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Image via Gwee/Airbnb
Image via Gwee/Airbnb

Located a 3km drive from Jonker Street is this condominium with plenty of Airbnbs. One of it is this one, which comes with a gorgeous sea view and two bedrooms. It accommodates up to four guests, and comes with a bathtub and a huge couch, if you have an extra person.

There are other facilities to take advantage of in the condo, such as a swimming pool, sauna and steam room, gym, and children's playground.

You can book here.

4. Vista Rio Melaka

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Image via Victor/Airbnb
Image via Victor/Airbnb
Image via Victor/Airbnb
Image via Victor/Airbnb

Vista Rio Melaka is a spacious two-storey house, with a balcony that overlooks the Melaka River. It's only a three- to five-minute walk to Jonker Street, so you won't need to worry about driving and finding parking. 

There are three bedrooms, one of which comes with an en suite bathroom, with a shared bathroom outside as well. It can accommodate up to six or seven guests.

You can book here.

5. Malacca | The Wave Residences [A0602]

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Image via BeeStay/Airbnb
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Image via BeeStay/Airbnb
Image via BeeStay/Airbnb

This two-bedroom suite is located about a 10-minute drive from Jonker Street. Other popular eateries like Baba Low Nyonya Laksa, 88 Melaka Cendol, Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup, Bunga Raya Siham Lala, and Pak Putra Cheese Naan are all under 10 minutes away as well. 

The Airbnb comes with two bedrooms, including one queen-sized bed, one double bed, and one bunk bed. It can accommodate up to four guests.

You can book here.

6. Lorong Jambatan Melaka

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This cosy loft is not only situated in a strategic location, a five-minute walk to Jonker Street, but there are cafes and bars just outside the Airbnb where you can chill. It has three bedrooms with two bathrooms that can comfortably fit up to six guests. 

You can book here.

7. Knocknock 70s Home

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Image via Elven/Airbnb
Image via Elven/Airbnb

Just a three-minute walk from Jonker Street, you'll find this relaxing 70s-style Airbnb in a quiet neighbourhood. There are two parking spaces within the compound for guests.

The first floor has three bedrooms, while the ground floor has one, with a total of four bathrooms in the entire house. It can accommodate up to eight guests. 

You can book here.

8. JAWA 27

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Image via Brandon/Airbnb
Image via Brandon/Airbnb
Image via Brandon/Airbnb

Jonker Street is about a five- to six-minute walk from this spacious, minimalistic Airbnb. The ground floor has glass windows and is facing a street, but you can choose to close the gate for more privacy.

There are two queen-sized beds provided in the same room. If you book for five or six guests, the owner will provide two extra single beds.

You can book here.

9. Leju 8

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Image via Zanne/Airbnb
Image via Zanne/Airbnb
Image via Zanne/Airbnb

Leju 8, which used to be a traditional rubber stamp maker shop, was renovated in 2019 into this gorgeous Airbnb. You'll still get to enjoy plenty of heritage elements like the wooden sliding doors, original staircase structure and beams, vintage furniture, and wooden flooring.

The first floor is the living room area with an open air bathroom / terrace, including a rain shower that overlooks the street. On the second floor is the bedroom with three single beds — perfect holiday spot for a group for three.

You can book here. Also, check out this other similar listing.

10. The Opposite Place Melaka - East Suite

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Image via Winnie/Airbnb
Image via Winnie/Airbnb
Image via Winnie/Airbnb
Image via Winnie/Airbnb

Set in a pre-war shophouse, The Opposite Place East Suite is a charming space with shutter windows and the view of a back lane of one of Melaka's heritage streets. Inside, the decoration reflects a laid-back style with mismatched vintage furniture against a backdrop of an exposed brick wall.

The place comes with a gorgeous bathroom in a spacious room on its own, featuring a rain shower and a modern bathtub, while the bedroom has a king-sized bed, and can accommodate two guests.

You can book here.

11. Peranakan Private House

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Image via Jonathan/Airbnb
Image via Jonathan/Airbnb

If you want to bring your pet along on your holiday, check out this pet-friendly Airbnb, which is just a couple of minutes walk to Jonker Street. There's one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a common space with two sofa beds. 

You can book here.

12. Costa Mahkota by The Bliss Malacca

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Image via Bill/Airbnb

This two-bedroom serviced apartment is part of a resort-like residence near a mall, hawker food centre, and it's a short walk to Jonker Street. There's a shared pool, gym, and free parking facilities. The Airbnb is good for a small group of friends or family, as it can fit up to six guests.

You can book here.

13. Backyard Rio Melaka (Loft)

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Image via Victor/Airbnb
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Image via Victor/Airbnb

Walking distance to Jonker Street and plenty of cafes, Backyard Rio Melaka is a stylish loft with two bedrooms that can accommodate up to four guests.

It has a kitchen and a cosy living area where you can chill with your friends or family. Many reviews love it for its patio / balcony with full glass windows that overlooks the Melaka river, so you can enjoy a peaceful view of ferries going by.

You can book here.

14. Melaka Stay Sea View

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Image via MoStay/Airbnb

This studio unit at newly-built condominium Imperio Residence has a stunning view of the sea! It can host up to three guests, with two single beds and one sofa bed provided.

There's a bathtub for you to unwind in after walking all over Melaka. Other facilities in the condo includes a pool, sauna and steam room, jacuzzi, and children's playground. Jonker Street is about a 3km drive away.

You can book here.

15. HOBBIT's Dream Lover

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Image via Cami/Airbnb
Image via Cami/Airbnb

This cute Hobbit-inspired Airbnb is located just 500m from Jonker Street. It comes with four bedrooms, a living hall, and two bathrooms. The house is gated, so you can park your car just in front before walking around and exploring Melaka town.

The home can accommodate up to 12 guests, so you can bring your family or a slightly larger group of friends. 

You can book here.

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