Bandar Hilir Travel Guide

Malacca City

The river was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its heyday when it was bustling with traders from all around the world. 

Some buildings from that era still stand majestically by the river, which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs, and modern day buildings.

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The river was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its heyday when it was bustling with traders from all around the world. 

Some buildings from that era still stand majestically by the river, which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs, and modern day buildings.

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Melaka, Malaysia
The same grim look the besieged Portugese may have had, as they peeked out of the church windows at the desolation below.

Death slowly approached the church on a hill in a seven month attack and Melaka fell to the Dutch.
Christ Church MELAKA

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Things to do


Top hotels in Bandar Hilir

CHRISTEE SUITES HOTEL

CHRISTEE SUITES HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
37A, JALAN CHAN KOON CHENG Malacca City Malacca
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Malacca City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jonker Street Night Market and Independence ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Clean and friendly. Breakfast is not bad.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

CHRISTEE SUITES HOTEL
Rest Collection RedHouse Melaka

Rest Collection RedHouse Melaka

3.5 out of 5
32 Jalan Laksamana Malacca City Melaka
Stay at this hotel in Malacca City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Jonker Street Night Market and The Stadthuys ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
Very nice and relaxed atmosphere.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Rest Collection RedHouse Melaka
Sunday Malacca Near Jonker Street Formerly Quayside

Sunday Malacca Near Jonker Street Formerly Quayside

3 out of 5
Lot 48 & Lot 51, Jalan Tun Khalil Yaakob Malacca City Malacca
The price is Rp532.716 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp532.716
Rp686.819 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Malacca City. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jonker Street Night Market and Islamic Museum ...
7/10 Good! (251 reviews)
Staff were terrible Bathroom unclean

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Sunday Malacca Near Jonker Street Formerly Quayside
Rucksack Inn Premium Melaka

Rucksack Inn Premium Melaka

3 out of 5
107, Jalan Banda Kaba Malacca City
Stay at this hotel in Malacca City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Jonker Street Night Market and Malacca Sultanate ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
Room had the essentials nailed down. Though mini fridge and small writing table would be useful. Good location for visiting the museums and Konker Walk.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Rucksack Inn Premium Melaka
Hatten Hotel Melaka

Hatten Hotel Melaka

5 out of 5
Hatten Square, Jln Merdeka Malacca City Malacca
The price is Rp813.802 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp813.802
Rp1.022.508 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Malacca City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Yes courteous,

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hatten Hotel Melaka
Bayview Hotel Melaka

Bayview Hotel Melaka

3.5 out of 5
Jalan Bendahara Malacca City Malacca
The price is Rp528.884 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
Rp528.884
Rp682.156 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Malacca City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (532 reviews)
The room was clean and the location was great. There are convinence stores nearby

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Bayview Hotel Melaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Bandar Hilir

The river was the main artery of trade for Melaka in its heyday when it was bustling with traders from all around the world. 

Some buildings from that era still stand majestically by the river, which is also lined by old villages, or kampungs, and modern day buildings.

#River
#LikeALocal

Tetek

If you're spending some time in Tetek, Malacca River and Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall are top sights worth seeing.

Tetek
Melaka, Malaysia

Bandar Melaka

5/5(5 area reviews)

Bandar Melaka is popular for its stunning river views, and you can check out Jonker Street Night Market, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Bandar Melaka
Another beautiful mosque in Malaysia. Malacca City is a small place but seems to have a high number of temples.

Wikipedia - 'The original structure built by Indian Muslim traders in 1748 was a wooden building and in 1872, it was rebuilt in brick. The mosque is one of the traditional mosques in Malacca, which still retains its original design.'

Jonker Walk

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and cafes highlight some of the notable features of Jonker Walk. Make a stop by Malacca Heritage Centre while you're exploring.

Jonker Walk
Melaka, Malaysia

Taman Kota Laksamana

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

River views, historical sites and spas are some highlights of Taman Kota Laksamana. Make a stop by No 8 Heeren Street Heritage Centre or Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum while you're exploring.

Taman Kota Laksamana
The Peranakan influence is prominently featured in this hotel cum shopping mall complex. Malacca has progressed from a historic town to a vibrant tourist city.

Taman Melaka Raya

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Though Taman Melaka Raya may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hatten Square and Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall.

Taman Melaka Raya
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Pengkalan Rama Tengah

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Pengkalan Rama Tengah and surrounding area, you can visit Little India and Malacca Heritage Centre.

Pengkalan Rama Tengah


Bandar Hilir Travel Guide