Mattress protector was plastic underneath this made it very hot

Location and Room were fantastic. Very helpful staff.

Stayed in May 2024

Going home!

Superb location, spotlessly clean, amazing views.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was great

Lovely traditional building very clean and central location

Stayed in May 2024

We liked everything, it was perfect. Great service, great location, great room and a very beautiful view from the balcony.

Stayed in April 2024

A nice, comfortable room in a beautiful atria-lit guesthouse, with great facilities and a beautiful location near to the Mdina old town, the sights of Rabat, and the bus station with connections to the rest of Malta.

Stayed in April 2024

We stayed two nights in the ametyst room and was amazing. Everything was perfect. Highly recommmended!

Stayed in December 2023

Someone wasn’t on premises at all times, but reachable by what’s app.

Location was great. Loved having a terrace. Owner was extremely helpful answering our questions, restaurant suggestions, & transportation.

Stayed in October 2023

We loved the Hidden Gem, and there's nothing we didn't like or that we'd want to be changed or improved upon.

Friendly and very accommodating. Quick to respond to messages and calls. We made our booking at 4 am for the same day, and we were contacted 1st thing to arrange check-in. Quiet with very thick stone walls, which also help with temperature control. We didn't need the aircon on even in 28 degrees heat. All areas were clean, with a thorough room clean each morning. A lift to all floors. Amazing views over the town and beyond from the roof terrace - on a clear day, you can see the sea. Sun loungers, table and chairs, use of towels. Great location in itself, but it is also a perfect central location for getting to all areas you may want to visit.

Stayed in November 2023

A beautiful hotel, the location is great and the staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed in September 2023

Location near to facilities, bus routes restaurants.Small & quirky, hotel .Terraces fantastic views especially at sunset. Checkout at 12 great

Stayed in October 2023

Not quite comfortable bed, water drains poorly in a shower, have to cut water often and wait for it to drain.

Great location, very friendly and helpful host, clean, unique ambiance

Stayed in October 2023

There was no hot water until we realised that the inlet tap of the boiler was closed. After we opened it we had hot water, but there was a very loud squeeking noise until the boiler fully filled up with water. The small refrigerator takes a lot of time to cool down, and is very loud.

Very good location, beautiful building. Receptionist man was very nice and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Nice rooftop terrace.

Stayed in October 2023

Beautiful old house, a real hidden gem with very friendly staff

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing, maybe bird outside,but there is nothing to do with it

Earlier check in, good air conditioning

Stayed in September 2023

Great atmosphere. Very friendly hosts.

Stayed in September 2023

Excellent location, quite unique in its interior, the owner was quite nice to us. Highly recommend this

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing.

Everything. We'd go back. Tidy, clean, excellent location, lovely room, quiet, nice bed, and great air conditioner.

Stayed in August 2023

the hosts were incredibly, generous, very friendly and always available. the apartment is great and has everything for an excellent stay. the best place we stayed in Malta.

Stayed in August 2023

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Everything. Service was exceptional. Room was perfectly tidy and the staff were lovely. Located in the heart of Rabat, it’s a 30 second walk to any amenity.

Stayed in August 2023

Top location. Very nice hotel and all very clean. The rooftop was also great. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in August 2023

The whole city of Rabat had power outages 3 nights.

My husband and I spent one week in the Hidden Gem boutique hotel in July 2023. We were looking for an authentic, quiet place to stay, away from the hassle and bustle of the noise of the city and the thousands of tourists. The hotel is located in beautiful historic Rabat. As soon as you leave the accommodation, you are surrounded by amazing sites, narrow streets, small shops, authentic restaurants and old churches. It is wonderful to take a stroll in the evening after a delicious meal and just get lost walking around, or to visit the absolutely beautiful historic site of Mdina (the old capital city of Malta). This site is approximately a 7 minutes walk from the hotel. The location could not be more convenient as it is also just a 5 minute walk from the main bus station where you can catch multiple busses to Valetta (the capital city) which is a short, 20 minutes ride away. My husband and I purchased a weekly card to travel by bus anywhere in the island and you can catch busses from Rabat to almost any part of Malta. Buses run every 20 minutes, half an hour. It is convenient, easy and the buses are air conditioned. The locals and the bus drivers are very helpful. We wish the best of luck to Patrick (the owner and operator of the Hidden Gem hotel) and his family after the tremendous renovation efforts and the commitment to the project. The restoration took 6 years and the details and creativity went into the process is very impressive. Our room was pristine and equipped with everything we needed, it was also nice and cool during mid July. We highly recommend the Hidden Gem hotel to anybody who wants to spend an amazing vacation on Malta. We could not have been happier with our choice.

Stayed in July 2023

Beautiful and spacious room, with plenty of natural light

Stayed in July 2023

It was a truly remarkable experience staying in a 400-year old traditional Maltese house. But even more remarkable than that are its owners that made me the perfect holiday with their tips&triks. After seeing the whole island, I am definitely sure that Rabat & The Hidden Gem are the perfect places to stay in Malta in terms of everything.

Stayed in July 2023

This is not a critique on the hotel, but Rabat doesn't have a single laundry service - business opportunity for someone! The hotel does have an external laundry service contact that collects and returns laundry, but the service takes a few days.

Lovely, spacious room with marvellous 360° views from the balcony. The bed is extremely comfortable. The wi-fi has a strong signal, and the TV is nice and big. The hosts are super friendly and helpful, and the hotel is beautiful and peaceful.

Stayed in July 2023