The Baba House

Authentic Peranakan House

This hotel used to be a Peranakan Mansion and it has been modified into a hotel without losing the Peranakan details. The room we stayed was not well ventilated, but for a night it didn't bug me that much. The breakfast was very simple. Besides these, the location is the best part of it. You are just a few minutes walk to main attractions in Melaka.

Unique Quality: The location and the Peranakan style decoration

• Opinion of Price: about average

The Baba House Photo: Entrance

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Traditional BABA style

I really like this hotel. It's very well located and provide nice breakfast. Friendly staff, nice traditional old BABA style you can ONLY find in this BABA HOUSE.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Backpacking

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The Baba House - Courtyard

Unique Quality: This is an airy place which opens up to sunlight and some fresh air to the whole house / hotel. A good place for breakfast or reading the morning papers.

Along the corridor you can see some Baba & Nyonya photos hanging on the wall and some peranakan eating utensils and decorations.

Just beneath the spiral staircase is a hot & cold water dispensing machine. If you like, you can climb up the steep spiral staircase and explore the quiet corners of upper floors. Look at some twin chinese words hanging on the entrance of each walkway.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Arts and Culture, Architecture, Historical Travel

The Baba House Photo: The airy courtyard in The Baba House

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The Baba House - Reception

Once I stepped into the reception area of Baba House, it immediately exudes an authentic feel. The antique clock ticking also added some old charm to this peranakan house. Each piece of furniture and furnishing here complements the whole ambience. Staff manning the reception counter are dressed in Nyonya attire and are so friendly and always ready to offer help and information.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Architecture, Arts and Culture, Historical Travel

The Baba House Photo: The authentic reception of The Baba House

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The Baba House - Room Interior

There's nothing fancy of the room. Room is fully air-conditioned with attached bathroom (with heater). Basic furnitures and amenities are included. Floor is not carpeted but clean. Slippers are provided. Toothbrush, toothpaste and hair shampoo are not provided. Tea-making facilities is available too.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Museum Visits, Food and Dining, Historical Travel

The Baba House Photo: Standard Room of The Baba House

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Step Back In Time...

As the name suggests, the hotel is converted from a few rows of typical traditional Baba houses and they used to be the homes of the Babas. It maintains the heritage structure of a typical Baba house and rejuvenates the culture of the Babas by providing comfortable rooms.

Come stay here and it will take you back to revisit the traditional lifestyles of the Babas. Have an experience which will leave an everlasting impression in your memories.

Unique Quality: Within walking distance from the tourist attractions.
Fully air-conditioned
Courteous service
Guarded car park

Standard Room is RM85 nett per night inclusive two American breakfasts. Additional bed is RM25 nett.

Check out more exciting photos of The Baba House at my Travelogue.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Historical Travel, Arts and Culture, Architecture

The Baba House Photo: The Baba House at Hereen Street

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A tradional Chinese Baba House

Clean rooms, good service, nice little restaurant and a GREAT setting. Being in this hotel makes you curious about the Babas and their culture.

• Opinion of Price: about average

The Baba House Photo: Chinese Light

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The antique hotel with air-con

Very satisfy cost RM80 per room with air-con, a double bed with bathroom attached. Nicely setup including breakfast but do not expect 5 star breakfast. This location is right in the old street which means you are staying inside the old house but already many times renovated to maintain its outlook. Very antique, very Melaka.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Arts and Culture, Budget Travel, Road Trip

The Baba House Photo: Joo on Melaka bed

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