Budget Accomodation (Heritage Area)

* Chong Hoe Hotel (忠和旅店) 26 Jalan Tukang Emas (Goldsmith Street, opposite of Masjid Kampung Kling), Tel: +60-6-2826102 : It situated at a strategic location (at the centre of the historical places).It offers good value with air-con and TV room for RM30 which is without bathroom and air-con singles/doubles with TV and bathroom for RM50 onwards. The rooms are nice and clean. Wi-Fi in rooms

* Holitel This place has standard rooms with aircon and a private bathroom. It costs 50 RM and the rooms are really clean. Friendly and helpfull staff. Better than most places in China Town.

* Sama-Sama Guest House 26 Jalan Tukang Besi (or Blacksmith Street, one block north and parallel to Jalan Hang Jebat or Jonker Walk). Tel (mobile): +60-12-3051980 . A laid-back guesthouse with 8 rooms. Rooms are basic, with no air-con. Large, friendly hang-out area with "no TV, just sweet reggae music" and occasional live music, and a nice back courtyard with burbling fountain. Laundry available. RM20-35.

* Jalan Jalan Guesthouse Jalan Tukang Besi (or Blacksmith Street, one block north and parallel to Jalan Hang Jebat or Jonker Walk, just up the road from Sama-Sama Guest House). Similar to Sama-Sama, this is a nice place to go for budget dorms. A very cute place with a pleasant outdoor garden. RM 14 for fan dorms. http://www.jalanjalanguesthouse.com/jjjs/index.htm

* Old Town Guesthouse Jalan Temenggon (Get off the bus at Bukit Cina). Nice and very friendly family guesthouse owned by a french guy and his chinese wife. The place is very clean and has a great atmosphere. There are also rooms availible. Dorm RM12. http://www.melakaguesthouse.com/

* Discovery cafe Atmospheric, very central bed and breakfast with live music every night, basic but clean rooms with and without aircon, sharing toilette and shower, ca 40 rm per night. Wifi,Madav(from Nepal), whose artist name is "James", does a brilliant job keeping everybody happy. More info at [Discovery-malacca.com] /+6012-6835606 Bob Teng

* River View Guest House 94&96 Jalan Kampung Pantai. In the heritage district of Chinatown, back terrace overlooking the river. Delightful, recently converted Chinese shop house, spacious spotless fan rooms, shared shower rooms, high quality beds and bedding. All rooms have windows. Use of kitchen, interned & wifi. No children. Charming owners. Twins (fan)only @ RM 45 / King airconditioned only @ RM60. Reservation : hostelworld.com or hostelbookers.com only. Please read terms before making reservation.

* Ringo's Foyer 46A Jalan Portugis. +606 281 6393, Howard. Just far enough out of Central Chinatown to be quiet, but close enough to be convenient. Plain, clean, has staff and relaxing rooftop chill-out area. http://ringosfoyer.com.my/rfjs/index.htm

* House Of Kititto 50A Jalan Portugis. +606 281 1105, Kent/Monica. It is a unique mixture between ordinary guesthouse and homestay, with only four rooms for rent. Two mins walk and you are at the Jonker Street. You will have an unforgettable stay here. Operated by young couple who love travel and happy to share travel tips with their guests. http://house.kititto.com/