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Malacca's bus station is 7.5 km from the city center. Cabs cost RM20 and take around 20 minutes, or take the bus (RM1.40). Some twenty companies are represented, offering frequent departures to all of Malaysia's tourist destinations. If you have booked your bus ticket online, you will need to obtain a boarding pass at the booking desk. To do this, present your ticket on your cell phone. For further details, visit www.expressbusmalaysia.com/coach-from-melaka.

Located in the lively Taman Melaka Raya district, the Fenix Inn is a simple, affordable hotel. It's just a 3-minute walk from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall and 14 minutes from Dutch Square, home to the colonial-era buildings. The hotel offers simple rooms, some with windows, all equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi access and tea and coffee making facilities. Family rooms and suites can accommodate up to 5 people. The hotel also offers free valet parking. Guests will appreciate the proximity of shops, restaurants and historic sites, all within walking distance of the hotel.