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Reviews of The Rose Hostel

129 Main Street, St Julian's, Malta

#42 of 63 hotels in St Julian's

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Review score

Based on 647 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the atmosphere might be improved and some facilities might be added.

    Services from the hostel were really nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7 -Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony and Inner Courtyard View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very good. It was clean and not too loud.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    7.0
    Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They were two rooms “shared” , we could not see them but we can hear them because it was not a completely different separated room. Also there was no elevator.

    The location was really good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't cook, kitchen was too small

    The place is central, near to restaurants, clubs, public transport and the beds are very nice

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Nice place and good value but could be more secure
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony and Inner Courtyard View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the bedroom door is open to the Turquoise room, people from outside can see directly in, as the front door is glass. I would like if the second door closed for privacy. Also there were some men that were very creepy and inappropriate staying in the room with us and there was no night security to tell them about it, or make us feel safer returning home as female travellers.

    Clean, everything works, comfortable beds, curtains around beds, USB ports, nice aircon, kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was mold in the shower and the bathroom didn't look clean. The water pressure in the shower was poor.

    The location was perfect for me an for my purpose. The rooms looked clean and the organization was good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is up 5 flights of stairs which was tricky with a broken toe but manageable. Not really a hostel where you meet and greet other backpackers as there isn't really a social space for that except the bar next door but for the price it's great.

    Great location. The double beds were fantastic. The staff were super helpful and accommodating and the aircon worked well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    8.0
    Definately a good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need a lift but they are building one

    Room was really clean and organised

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    7.0
    Still recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I arrived, I did notice a cockroach, which wasn’t a great first impression. Also, there was no air conditioning, and the window opened directly onto the street right by the beds, which made it a bit noisy and less private. The space felt a little crowded and slightly unclean, but not to the point that it really disrupted the stay — just something to be aware of.

    The location was excellent and very easy to access, which made getting around super convenient. I also really appreciated the option for late check-in — it made my arrival stress-free. The beds itself was modern and well-maintained, and I especially liked the design of the bunk beds with privacy curtains — a great touch for added comfort!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen could be bigger.( They are doing some renovations)

    The location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Hostel is quite new, and still had some ongoing renovations.

    Great value and location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't coat rack in the bathroom. The water pressure was not really strong in the shower.

    The reception is open until 4 pm and I arrived after this time. Enter to the hostel was very easy as information was provided. Clean room, good location and even a welcome drink. 😊

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    Acceptabile 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 -Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Maltese Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom, (very small) ok for very sort and skinny people.

    The view.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interesting setup of the rooms, kind attitude

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    7.0
    Perfectly fine hostel in Malta
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited bathrooms - one in the room, another one in the hallway, but it has one shower and one toilet. The showe could be better, but they cleaned it every day, so thats a plus! They chargers next to your bed are only usb type A, and it charges very very slowly.

    The location is perfect. The staff is nice, I had an option to check in early. New furniture, nice lockers, you get free towels. Hot water in the shower, AC in the room. Very close to the bus station, store, beach, McDonalds.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not enough charging spots in the room, small bathroom

    great location, comfortable beds, good internet

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was very dark, not enough ventilation. But they have other rooms very nice and comfortables. I will recommend the Hostel. Good value.

    Location, staff very friendly

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony and Inner Courtyard View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast

    Location and cleaning

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6 -Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Maltese Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was too small and it was a lot of noise from outside.

    The staff was very nice and the room was okay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony and Inner Courtyard View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen is tiny, and the staff was nice, but not proative, i had to ask everything, even to find the towel and bedsheet when i arrived. Also there is a young guy with a mustach that works there that is extremely rude, and should not work in a hostel.

    Perfect location, confy bed, and big bathroom, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    9.0
    Excellent value for money, lovely staff, great position right at St. Julian's bay. Will book again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony and Inner Courtyard View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are only 2 things that should be improved upon: 1. Bathroom door was a bit rickety so people would always have trouble sliding it. 2. While the bar/common room is great, I see a potential safety issue as it has its own separate entrance to the street with nothing except the eyes of the bartender preventing any potential street guest from climbing the stairs to the rooms. If there is one thing I would recommend, it is to have a way to close the stairway to the rooms for all except the guests.

    Excellent value for money, lovely staff, great position right at St. Julian's bay. The beds were comfy, with the curtains giving a very good degree of privacy even with 6 people in the room. Lockers were also decently sized, allowing for a large suitcase. The location is especially a great strength because you have a few restaurants (including McDonald's) nearby, a grocery store, a self ashing machine parlor and a bus stop, allowing you to reach Valletta with with a 30 minute ride. Right next door is also a cafe, where you can watch sporting events on a big screen. Front door lock combination is frequently changed for safety. Toilet paper and everything bathroom related is changed and restocked frequently. They also have a newly made common room/bar which has a good size and great prices for drinks (Aperol was only 2€ for example) but it may take a bit of time for it to get traction with guests. If I ever come back to Malta, I definitely intend to book again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superbly renovated. Great place to be

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    7.0
    Location is exceptional. Place was kind of meh. Good value though.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony and Inner Courtyard View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The toilet was making a loud gurgle every 15 min or so. Rather annoying.

    N/A

    Stayed in April 2025

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