Hotel · Valletta
Osborne Hotel
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No parking of its own; there is a free public car park 150 m away, almost always full by day, and a multi-storey paid one 750 m away, outside the walls.
A knights' palace turned hotel
The Osborne is a three-star hotel on South Street, inside Valletta's walls, set in one of the palaces raised by the Knights of the Order of St John. It is the mid-priced option for sleeping in the historic centre and going everywhere on foot: Republic Street and St John's Co-Cathedral are a few minutes away, as are the Upper Barrakka Gardens. The City Gate bus terminal is about 550 metres away, seven minutes' walk, and the boat to Sliema leaves from Marsamxett harbour, five minutes away.
Rooms and what the hotel has
It has 63 rooms, all with a bathroom, air conditioning or central heating, television, telephone and a tea and coffee kettle that is replenished daily. There are four types: standard, superior with sea view, deluxe with sea view and deluxe with street view. The deluxe rooms have the minibar stocked at no charge, and also a bathrobe and slippers; in the superior ones the minibar is empty. Wifi, safe and hairdryer are not charged extra. There is a cot for babies.
What is unusual for a hotel at this price inside the walls is the outdoor pool with sun terrace, on the roof terrace. Pool towels are in the room. There is also a small gym, a bar with a lounge open from 10:00 to 23:00 and a restaurant on the lobby floor, where breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:30, English or continental. Reception is open 24 hours and helps you book a hire car, transfers or excursions to Malta and Gozo.
Getting there, parking and leaving the city
From the airport, about 8–12 km away, you take the direct bus to City Gate and walk seven minutes. The hotel has no parking. If you come by car, you can only leave it in the white bays on nearby streets or in a free public car park 150 metres away, which by day is usually full and frees up about 19:00, when offices and shops close. The hotel itself recommends the multi-storey pay car park 750 metres away, outside the walls.
With the Osborne as a base you get around without a car: on foot through Valletta, by boat to the Three Cities, and by bus to the rest of the island from City Gate. For Gozo, the bus to the Ċirkewwa ferry leaves from the same terminal.
Practical details
- Address
- 50 South Street, Valletta
- Phone
- +356 2124 3656
- [email protected]
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Rating
- 3 stars
- Rooms
- 63
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Gym
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
Policies
- Payment
- Everything is paid at check-in; they accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard and JCB
- Children
- Cot available; check the conditions when booking
- Also
- Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability on the day
Tips
- Ask for a sea view if you go in summer The superior and deluxe rooms face the sea; the standard ones do not specify a view.
- Pay on arrival The hotel charges the full stay at check-in, by card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB).
- Do not bring a car into the city If you hire one, collect it the day you leave for Gozo or the south.
Frequently asked questions
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. You can ask for earlier or later depending on availability.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool with a sun terrace.
Does it have parking?
No. There is a free public one 150 m away, normally full by day, and a paid one 750 m away, outside the walls.
Is it far from the bus station?
550 metres, about seven minutes on foot.
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