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VBL Hostel – Adults only

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Valletta

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Double Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta) | Balcony
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Double Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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54 Old Theatre Street, Valletta, VLT1853
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Double Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta)

Double Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta)

Single Room, City View (Lovely House. Valletta)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Portable fan
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Valletta

VBL Hostel – Adults only puts you in the heart of Valletta, within steps of Strait Street and Grand Harbour. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Valletta hostel include Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade.
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What's nearby

  • Sliema Ferry - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malta Experience - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 8 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee Valletta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kingsway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Legligin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

VBL Hostel – Adults only

Adults-only hostel in Valletta
As a guest of VBL Hostel – Adults only, you'll find multilingual staff, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Valletta hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
VBL Hostel – Adults only offers 3 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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 checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of EUR 15 at checkout

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.
  • Destination fee: EUR0.50 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 4 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

VBL Hostel – Adults only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to VBL Hostel – Adults only?

The closest beach to VBL Hostel – Adults only is St George's Beach (3.8 km).

Is VBL Hostel – Adults only family-friendly?

No, VBL Hostel – Adults only is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at VBL Hostel – Adults only?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

VBL Hostel – Adults only Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mani

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vele

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verónica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kazunori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect except for another stayer who were very noisy even midnight.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Guillermina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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 ...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Aleksandar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

A VERY HOT PLACE IN THE SUMMER

The best thing about this place is its location. Otherwise, it has a lot of walk-through levels that get really-really hot during the summer, and there is NO air conditioner. If you don't buy a locker in advance, then you don't get it, and there could be some confusion about it. The best thing about this place is the service that people provide! They answer right away, and they even delivered a locker key to me about 11pm, after I wrote an email to them about 20 minutes earlier. Just amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy small room hidden between streets of the old Valetta. You also have a kitchen there that you can use with almost anything you need (no microwave). Minuses: the bed was too soft. And room is not really well maintained (water is running from the shower head, water is not going down etc). You also don't have anybody to fix your problems at the place. So as for me the price was too high.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

kenichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jianping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I stayed one night, the bedroom is ok. The bed is fine. I just have a recommendation for the owner of would be much better to place a door between the bathrooms/locker room and the living room so the uncomfortable moisture smell from the bathrooms could be stopped going to bedrooms. And to install a stronger ventilation in the bathrooms/locker room. Special thanks to the manager for helping me to retrieve my goods I forgot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Great location. Apartment was clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay here again. Only problem was that the WiFi in my room did not work.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved staying here!

Great location and superb staff! They were willing to help me with everything I asked. The location was perfect. And the price was great! I’ll stay with them again if I return to Valletta...for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Laflolon, London

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Convenient for central Valetta but . .

Contact address wasn't the same as the hostel location - like other guests, I hadn't been told the hostel location, only the office location - some further distance away. The email giving the information only arrived after I had been to the office! No soap or paper towels in the shower/wash room. Wifi was intermittent or not working at all. One of the two showers didn't seem to be working. Rain had came through ceiling of upper bedroom so guests had to move. But location good - very central - and you could hear for free the sound of classical music concerts in the adjacent monastery as the wall between the hostel and the monastery wasn't very thick - a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018