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VBL Hostel – Adults only

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within walking distance of Malta Experience

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In the heart of the city, VBL Hostel – Adults only offers a convenient retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, take advantage of express check-in and luggage storage. Previous guests have praised its prime location near Sliema Ferry.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Airport shuttle
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Single Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta) | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta)

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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54 Old Theatre Street, Valletta, VLT1853

What's nearby

  • Merchant Street Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malta Experience - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mediterranean Conference Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪67 Kapitali - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Legligin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kingsway - ‬1 min walk

About this property

VBL Hostel – Adults only

  • At VBL Hostel – Adults only, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of St George's Beach.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [114 St Nicholas Street, Valletta]
    • Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of EUR 15 at check-out
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Valletta Boutique Living Hostel Adults

Boutique Living Hostel Adults

Valletta Boutique Living Adults

Boutique Living Adults

Valletta Boutique Living Hostel Adults Only

VBL Hostel Adults Valletta

VBL Hostel Adults

VBL Adults Valletta

VBL Adults

Vbl Hostel – Valletta

VBL Hostel – Adults only Valletta

VBL Hostel – Adults only Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does VBL Hostel – Adults only offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, VBL Hostel – Adults only does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at VBL Hostel – Adults only.

Is airport shuttle service offered by VBL Hostel – Adults only?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (10-min drive) and Oracle Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around VBL Hostel – Adults only like?

VBL Hostel – Adults only is in the heart of Valletta, a short 7-minute walk from Malta Experience and 4 minutes' walk from St. Johns Co - Cathedral.

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Reviews

VBL Hostel – Adults only Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect except for another stayer who were very noisy even midnight.
Kazunori, 5-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The room itself is nice, clean, ok bed, maybe too little pillow but nothing a fold over wont fix. But the noise from other guest due to very little isolation from door was a bit annoying when I wanted to sleep.
Matteo, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Ok
Cristian, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The worst hostel ever. The whole place smells like mold. I could not breath even when the window was open. Dormitory room on the 1st floor did not have a door, people were walking through the room to other floors.
Anni, 28-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

WI-FI SUCKS BUT GREAT LOCATION

Place is clean but not vey comfortable. Wifi with a Very poor signal. Personnel was prompt to send someone to try to fix it but to no avail. Router is hidden and only first floor. Lounge area is very small. Only 3 bathrooms for the entire place.
Nadia, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Like sleeping in a cupboard!

We got moved to another room, above a restaurant on Merchant St. Room it was tiny, no natural ventilation. It was noisy too as above kitchen. I couldn't wait to get out of there. Shower was cold on arrival to at 4pm. Room needed a clean. Dust balls & hair bands under bed, mould needed bleaching in shower, & toilet rim very black.... paid nearly 100e for this ...
1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Its the worst place I have ever been, its so dirty, i arrived at 10 pm and my bed was not ready, It was used by other person. They told me to pick any bed available, so I did, and during all the night something was bitting me, i think bedbugs. Its also full of drunk people with no respect, screaming, farting, etc. So disgusting. Dont ever go there.
Verónica, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

There is no in-person 24/7 concierge service and the phone number that was provided was not responsive during the middle of the night when we got locked out of our hotel room and we had to sleep on the floor until morning.
Guillermina, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Be aware

Be aware, this is not an ordinary hostel! I booked through hotels.com and expected everything to be as with a normal booking, I was not aware that this was very different. After booking I got and e-mail with a form I had to fill out for the booking to be confirmed, since I was already travelling I did not have access to a printer and scanner as I needed to fill it out. The next day I went to the office of the hostel where I could fill in the form, but after that I had to go to a second place to pick up my key and a third place to get to the room I booked. It was not possible to pick up the key before 3 pm, so I had to pay 5 euroes to leave my luggage at the office and I had to go back there to pick it up after I had gotten the key. Basically I spent half the day getting in to my room and this was time I could not spend doing the things I had planned to do this day. Also there is nowhere to leave the luggage after checkout at 10 am, so it's a problem if you are leaving later.
Verified

4/10 Fair

I stayed at the Valletta Dormitory for 6 nights. Four of those night w/out hot water. I called twice, left a note for the caretaker, and emailed the property over the course of several days and was repeatedly told they were sending someone to fix it. I finally got a hold of Expedia who called the property directly before the issue was fixed. The dormitory has no reception. And the address listed on the booking app is not the address of the actual dormitory. This you only learn by reading the find print in your emails- AFTER - you book. Basic needs such as toilet paper, or a towel for the bathroom floors were unavailable. The toilet paper took 2 days to be refilled. On my floor, there were 9 outlets- of which only 4 worked. The rest were broken or had no power running to them. Each room had 1 floor fan, with the exception of the top floor that also had a ceiling fan (minimal air movement). As you can imagine this made it miserable with the heat and humidity. The kitchen and small welcome area were clean. However without floor mats, the bathrooms quickly became dirty due to everyone stepping out of the shower wet. The doors also had peep holes which were stuffed with toilet paper. CREEPY The lockers are not maintained and only a few were actually lockable. They are located on the first floor, and are not large enough to accommodate big suitcases. However for other smaller cases, bags, or shopping- they work. As expected- bring your own lock.
Eduardo, 6-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

You get what you pay for

Definitely the most basic hostel I've stayed in. There are no staff and no doors on the dorms so minimal privacy. There are three floors and you need to pass through every other dorm to get to the top floor. Therefore, if you're staying on the first or second floor, people will be passing through your room to get to the floors above. Cockroaches were crawling about the shower/toilet area and showers unclean with broken doors on the cubicles. I stayed on the top floor which had no A/C and was too warm to sleep (this was at the end of May so the weather was warm but not the peak of summer). Good location in the centre of valetta but that's about the only plus point.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Un po di tutto
francesco, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Endroit très agréable malgré ma surprise lors de mon arrivé ou j’étais là seule femme du logement. On y fait des rencontre d’un peu partout en Europe (Allemagne, Pologne…)
Eglantine, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely House

Stayed one night all ok Beware that the address is 114 St Nicholas St Valletta & not the office address. The electric had gone out on the keypad which prevented our entry. We called the office & they came with a key. We waited for an hour for the issue to be sorted. The keypad was not lit up. Other than this incident of no ones fault it is good accommodation. Very easy to get to The Gut & Strait Street
Angelo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

unexpensive And nice, heart of Valletta

The apartment is quite nice and beautifully located in Velleta. My trip was last minute, so there was some confusion, as the address that shows in the reservation is an office, and not easy to find. I arranged my transportation to that location and then had to walk all over to find , first the office and then the place. The staff was not too helpful. Also, there is no one at the place. I had a problem with the internet connection and had to walk back to the office to talk to someone about it. Otherwise, very nice. A little noisy.
Ana, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, amazing service, spotless clean

The little lovely house hostal fulfilled all my needs, really affordable , single room, spotless clean , nice house , great location just two minute to at George square . Service was fantastic , I emailed customers services twice and they responded really quickly and assisted me with all my questions . They also allowed me to check in Earlier which was hugely appreciate it since my flight arrived very early. The instruction to arrive the hostal are perfectly given after booking , very clear , very efficient . Definitely recomended for those with low budget but looking for good quality
Jenny, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

De Boutique, sólo el nombre. Nada más

Tuve la suerte de haberme comunicado antes de partir por mail, y ahí supe que los dormitorios estaban en otro lugar. Y como mi vuelo se retrasó, el taxista que me llevó lo conocía y no tuve problema. Es cómodo, limpio, pero muy básico. De no haber llevado un adaptador universal, no tenía luz por la noche. Hay luz general, pero se apagaba al poco tiempo. Un garrón. Tampoco tenía aire acondicionado, de modo que hubo que soportar el calor con ventiladores. Conozco la política de los hostels y no pretendo que me cambien las sábanas todos los días, pero tampoco es justo que no haya luz para maquillarse. Es para pasar una noche. No para una semana.
Martha, 6-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

No fan

The first time I stayed in the VBL hostel, is was OK. Not the cleanest, but they do their best, and what can you expect for this money? Check-in was a bit bothersome (and seems to invite cheating); the fact that you may not meet any staff during your stay is a bit weird. I imagine that there are people who would treat the place better if they felt more welcome, more aknowledged. Be that as it may: the bed was clean, the locker key was where is should be, and thouigh the room had no AC, the window was open and there was a moving fan wich covered most of the room. Kept me comfortable enough. I slept well, bt then again, I ususally do, no matter the circumstances. However, the second time I stayed with them I was in another room, or maybe I should add some scare quotes around the word "room", because it was'nt really a room: It had no window, and there were only some heavy curtains between the beds and the staircase, to create some semblance of privacy. Read that again: no window, heavy curtains. Also, of course, no AC, and NOT EVEN A FAN THIS TIME. It can get pretty hot and stuffy at night, in Valetta... I did not slep well.
M.H., 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Simpatico dormitorio popolare molto caro per quello che offre
Alessandro, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Réceptionnistes avec un Très bon accueil et compréhensible. Il faut savoir que l escalier pour accéder dans les chambres passe traverse les autres chambres. Cela peut être embêtant pour certain mais pas pour moi car j été ai dernier étage (3eme) Heureusement que le nettoyage est fait tous les jours car "certains résidents" ne savent pas trop vivre en communauté. L auberge de jeunesse est très bien situé. Merci pour ce séjour.
3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

No hay recepción, ni rastro de contacto humano. Te envían un mail con un código para abrir la puerta y si por lo que sea te quedas fuera o pierdes el móvil, búscate la vida. Las camas están separadas de la escalera común sólo por uma cortina con lo que es muy fácil que te despierten, el check in es muy tarde y el check out muy temprano, la cama muy blanda, se me clavaban los muelles y se oían mucho los coches. Con lo que cobran podrían ofrecer algo mejor. El edificio tiene encanto pero es todo muy frío.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The hostel is a bit complicated to find. If you put in the hostel name on Google Maps, it will direct you to the office and not to the hostel dorms... I didn't know this and I wish the hostel were aware of this and would either inform about this in their emails, or if possible, have it changed on Google Maps. The good thing is that I got help from the emergency phone when I couldn't find the place, but I think it would've been nicer for the person on the other end of the phone if I wouldn't have had to call in the first place, i.e. if I had known about this. The bathrooms were clean and modern, but there were only three of them on the ground floor (as far as I'm concerned) for the whole hostel, so in the busy season it could possibly get crowded, plus if your bed is on the second floor, you have to go up and down between the floors to access them. There were no doors to the dorms, only a big partitioning curtain separating the beds from the hallway. This could potentially be unsafe, along with the fact that the hostel is never staffed. I only stayed for a night so I didn't have problems, but I do think that since there isn't even a door that you can lock for the 'room', lockers should not be charged for, as it should be a basic feature of a hostel to feel a sense of safety of being able to at least lock the room at night with your belongings. All in all, the hostel was clean and tidy, but these are points that could and should be improved.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

何か欲しいものを言えばすぐ持ってきてくれたり親切で良かったです！
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Handy downtown Valletta if you don't mind paperwor

Room was ok. Somewhat awkward pre-registration and city-tax payment process, compounded by them initially including a cleaning fee which did not apply. Apart from that, communications were thorough and good, allowing for access and departure outside office hours (the apartment itself is not staffed). International power socket did not work for laptop charging, meaning a UK plug adaptor was essential. Location was very good for Valletta attractions and activities.
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Céntrico.. pero muy descuidado!

El hotel es muy céntrico, pero no repetiría. Vale que es un hotel albergue.. pero tienes que pasar por todas las habitaciones para llegar a la tuya si es que no te toca la primera planta. Nada más llegar mi cama había sido ocupada, porque eso de que no puedes cambiarla !Qué va! Ahí todos hacen lo que quieren. Solo hay un baño para chicos y otra para chicas...que casi nunca lo encuentras limpio. Así que solo vais por unos días y buscáis algo solo para dormir estén hotel está bien.. de lo contrario buscad algo mejor.
Bismarck, 3-night trip