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Reviews of L'Artist Casa Micallef

22 Sappers 3, VLT 1321 Valletta, Malta

#29 of 34 hotels in Valletta

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 263 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location to explore Malta from :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No curtains on bunk beds so not so private. Doesn’t bother me though.

    The host was outstanding and provides amazing instructions before arrival and was helpful throughout my stay. Clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could be cleaner. Shower water pressure is terrible.

    House & Location. The living room is great, as well as the kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    For one who are looking for nice, affordable and great located place to stay, this is the one. Me and my friend are happ
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is great and interior is stylish. Staff is very supportive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The matresses were a bit uncomfortable, but a duvet helped a lot.

    An amazing, beautiful hostel with a great location just in the centre and a lovely, helpful host.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Interesting hostel but great location...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The 'hostel' is more like a 2-bed house that is being used to make money. The rooms are essentially all open-planned as you can't really close the doors - 1 bunk rooms is ensuite and the other isn't, and both dorms' people use both bathrooms so people come and go a lot. Also the queues for the bathroom was mad because the showers are in the same rooms as the toilets and there are 2 for 12 people, plus the water pressure is so weak it takes forever to shower and get soap off. Make sure you shower in the day if you don't want to p people off. The experience might have been slightly better in the non-ensuite room further from the kitchen but I wouldn't say sleep was easy. A couple nights it was great but it really depended on your bunkmates, one night I decided to sleep on the floor in the hallway (someone was already on the sofa) to get some peace and quiet. There are no curtains and no lights for each bunk so to see anything you have to use phone torch or turn on the overhead lights which is obviously really annoying if someone arrives late at night. There is also not easy access to plugs for many of the beds. I'm not saying don't stay here, I did have a wonderful time in Malta and it did the job of somewhere to lay my head (I have definitely stayed in worse hostels for sure) but there is 0 privacy, you essentially are moving in with 11 other people into a 2-bed house which is fine as long as you know what to expect. It wasn't cramped, its a big property but it was definitely.. intimate communal living. Not sure how else to describe it. It's all manageable but it's annoying that it could be easily improved with a couple of simple curtains and stick-on lights added to the beds; extension cables on the bed posts; and a polite suggestion that the en-suite bathroom should only be for that room and the other bathroom should only be for the 2nd room guests at least at night.

    The location and price were great. There was plenty of space to cook in the kitchen which is great for saving money. The way the 'hostel' is designed isn't ideal (see below) but it does mean you get to know the people around you well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

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

    the beds are very uncomfortable - you can feel the springs in your back.

    Beautiful hostel, very clean, great walking location, quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Marina was terrific welcoming me to the property. Wonderful rooms. Showers were dreadful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The showers were hopeless

    There was no breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice Hostel in great location of Valetta
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    2 bathrooms for all. Worked ok. Be prepared and wake up early or late :)

    The hostel is well located in Valetta. Great for sightseeing. Quite hostel, clean, nice & helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two large bedrooms with 2 shared bathrooms. Bathrooms doors were very loud and given the place is so open it was annoying being woken up so much. No curtains on bunks

    Location close to everything in Valletta and the bus stops

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure is definitely a problem. Additionally the mattress was really uncomfortable and the beds, lockers and doors were extremely noisy, making it hard for a good night of sleep.

    The location was amazing, the hostel was always clean and the host was clear and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Worse showers I’ve experienced in a hostel, there were hardly any sockets in the room too

    Location was great, close to the main areas and bus stop

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location — but no staff present - like an Airbnb hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 toilet (that shares the shower) for so many people so you can’t even go pee if someone is showering for 20 mins. There is no staff on site so when people are loud or disrespectful there is no one to go and see. Although very spacious the sound travels and echos so loud people disturbs sleep easily. They can’t fix the ceilings and space (which is in itself a plus) but they can have staff there at least. It’s like an Airbnb but hostel so people can do whatever they want. So for this and the higher price (than say Il Girzq or Sliema) I gave a lower rating. Maybe take a private room.

    Good beds and wifi. Very clean and small towel provided. Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location and ideal for short stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not great in one of the bathrooms, barely any water coming out.

    Great location right near the city centre of Valletta. The beds were comfortable but not much privacy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location! No plug adaptor for the bed lights...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The box to safe the bags was too noise and it open up very unsafe. The bead lights needed an adaptor that was not included in the room

    the location was great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Could be very good, but let down by the lack of food/drinks and usable showers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There was no breakfast food or cereal, nothing, not even tea or coffee or bread provided (unlike most hostels I've stayed in). The showers. They were clean and modern, but unfortunately there were only two showers and one was not working. The one which was working had very little pressure, and only the handheld shower head worked, with a very poor weak spray. Unless you like cold showers of course.....

    Excellent location and the property was very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Good choice for Valletta
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to buy bigger Mattresses and soft cover over the green cushions over beds.

    Everything is ok, the place is so nice and quite and clean, the women who work there is so helpful even if she cant speak English well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place, good value for money, decent facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There's only two bathrooms. The lockers are tucked under the beds so rolling them out makes noise for everyone in the room. There is no power outlet for the people on the top beds. You either bring an extension yourself, which nobody will do, or you leave your phone charging away from you which isn't very safe.

    The location is great and the place was clean. There aren't many budget options in Valletta so this a great if you are looking to save in accommodation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

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

    I would not say that i didnt like, but if there could be more bathrooms would be much better. But anyway it doesnt matter.

    Location is perfect , just 2 mins walk to the main square and fountain , bus station is so close. Facilities were so clean. Staff is really good. Marina helped me for everything and She really care about guests. There was a space into the hostel like z coridor and there was a big table so i used to work on it with my notebook. I simply recommand everyone this place while u are in Valletta. Price is very good too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely property. Requires some upgrades.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few more bathrooms will help. For the price we paid we expected a nicer bathroom. The water pressure is terrible.

    Beautiful property that has respected the decor of its original owners. Quite tasteful. Amazing manager and staff. So helpful! The room was comfortable and beautiful. The location was perfect, right in the city and surrounded by great restaurants. Short walk from the bus station and the fountain.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay in Valletta
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My locker was slightly damaged and could have easily been broken into.. everyone staying there was lovely though and there wasn't really a problem

    Easy checking in good location and lovely building very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Decent accommodation at great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check-in was a bit messed up: I didn't receive their message and was waiting for a long time outside until I accessed the Booking app and could reach out to the host. The fact that in all 6 days I didn't see any worker there apart from the cleaner was a bit weird as well, as problems might come up and there was never someone there to help (Marina was very responsive via whatsapp, though); the shower water pressure was pretty bad; and lastly there were no plugs on upper beds.

    The location was awesome, walking distance to all spots in Valletta and 8 min from the bus terminal that takes you to all cities of Malta. Also the place is very beautiful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be great if there were more bathrooms and more powerpoints near beds

    Great value hostel It's a beautiful building in an incredible location in Valletta. The kitchen and lounge room are both great, and the beds are comfortable. Marina is a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable host.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    There were some inconvenience but in the context of the atmosfere, location and affordable price it was in general good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were only 2 toilets in the whole hostel so it was a little bit annoying especially in the morning. Also the 2nd room should have their own toilet. There would be less noise at night then. Now people from the other room entered our room. They should improve the water pressure in the shower. When one person takes shower in one bathroom there is no water in the other bathroom:(((

    I liked the location and the atmosphere. I felt very safe there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The really hard springs on some of the mattresses I get to sleep on were poking my body making it rather painful and hard to rest after a long day of touring. The only solution was to use half of the duvet underneath while barely being able to cover myself with the other half. Also the provided Towel was rather small.

    The location is superb for those looking to stay in Valletta and explore the surrounding areas with great links to transportation via ferry and bus, a beautiful garden just outside the hostel with amazing views to the main square and bay towards Sliema, great for the sunset view. Hostel itself very clean and spacious with a very high ceilings, very quiet too, except when someone is doing something there is a lot of reverb. Better use some earplugs at night.

    Stayed in March 2024

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