Reviews of The Rose Hostel
129 Main Street, St Julian's, Malta

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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is easy to find and transportation is very convenient. These are the few advantages it has.
The room was extremely crowded. It was obvious that the hotel had not taken into account the guests' need for space. They just crammed in the beds and ensured there was a walkway. There were no windows facing outside (the only window led to a corridor), which resulted in poor ventilation. The room was filled with the damp smell from the bathroom and other odors. At least that was the case in my room. The hygiene conditions were also lacking. I think no one had cleaned the room because various garbage and wet and stained towels were still there. Finally, the facilities were in a state of disrepair. The showerhead couldn't be fixed and the fixing bracket was just thrown on the floor beside it. Overall, the experience was disappointing. These two nights here were the worst among all my accommodations during this trip. It was completely inconsistent with its price and rating.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewServices from the hostel were really nice.
I think the atmosphere might be improved and some facilities might be added.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great and bed was cozy and clean
Bathroom smelled moldy and kept being wet. The drain in the shower was clogged and even though someone came to „clean“ the rooms (mostly just the floor) daily the drain was never cleaned. I had to clean the drain myself from countless hairs and dirt, so that the shower wouldn’t be overflowing. The AC kept dripping as well. So I’m pretty sure there was mold in the bathroom. The stairs to the rooms were only half a meter wide so it was difficult to get my luggage to the room on the third floor.
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was pretty central, next to the nightlife strip
Lack of cleaning service all weekend. Disruptive renovation works being carried without notice. There was no common area to interact with other guests.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location is very good. It was clean and not too loud.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice property with great location
Room and cleanliness
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location was really good.
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.
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was so bad that I discovered this Gem the last day I've spent in Malta! The place was super tidy, the staff were extremely nice and responsive, the hostel is near to bus stations, that can take you anywhere in Malta or the shuttle bus of the airport.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe place is central, near to restaurants, clubs, public transport and the beds are very nice
Couldn't cook, kitchen was too small
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect. The best spot of Malta. Staff were very friendly. Helpful.
Not clean bathroom unfortunetly;(
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewvery good location and staff is very kind
ery dirty, cleanliness at a low level
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean, everything works, comfortable beds, curtains around beds, USB ports, nice aircon, kitchen.
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.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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