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Malta is one of Europe's best solo destinations — safe, English-speaking, small and welcoming. Here's how to make the most of it.
Malta is one of Europe's best destinations for solo travellers — and not by chance. Safety: Malta ranks among the five safest countries in the EU. English is an official language. The island is small — you're never far from anything. There's an active expat community and regular meetups — you meet interesting people quickly. And as Monika, who arrived alone from Kraków to Gozo a few years ago — Malta solo is one of the best decisions you can make.
Malta is safe. Crime index — among the lowest in Europe. Women travelling alone have no issues even late at night. Paceville (the nightlife district) gets loud, but not dangerous.
Worth knowing: Traffic is chaotic — be careful at junctions (left-hand drive!). Clifftops are unfenced — careful near edges, especially after rain. Emergency number: 112.
Hostels: Sliema, St. Julian's and Valletta have several good hostels. Dorm bed: €20–35/night. Notable: Solstice Hostel (Sliema), Black Gold Hostel (St. Julian's).
Guesthouses and B&Bs: On Gozo, family-run B&Bs offer personal contact, local breakfast and advice from the owner — perfect for solo travel. €35–65/night.
Airbnb/Booking: Private room in a flat with hosts — a chance to meet locals or other guests. €30–55/night.
Tip: Stay in different locations — 2–3 nights Valletta, 2–3 Sliema/St. Julian's, 2–3 Gozo. Each gives a completely different experience of the island.
Facebook groups: "Malta Expats" and "Expats & Internationals in Malta" — active communities, meetups, questions. Join before you arrive.
Meetup.com: "Malta Language Exchange", "Malta Hikers", "Malta Digital Nomads" — events several times a week.
Dive clubs: If you dive — you automatically meet people. Dive Zone Malta and Maltaqua run regular group dives.
Coworking cafés: Valletta has several WiFi cafés where digital nomads work regularly. Coffee Corner, Cafe Cordina, Trabuxu Bistro.
Bolt/eCabs: The solo traveller's essential tool. Cheap, reliable, safe. Woman travelling alone late at night — Bolt is the best option.
Tallinja bus: Single fare €2, weekly pass €21. Slow but all routes converge at Valletta.
Scooter: For the adventurous — €25–40/day. Malta drives on the left, so be careful for the first hour or two.
Gozo is an even better place for solo travel than Malta. Smaller, quieter, people more open. Sit down with a coffee in a Victoria café and within five minutes someone starts a conversation. It just happens like that.
My recommended solo day: Victoria Citadel early morning (empty at 8am) → Xlendi for lunch at the water → Wied il-Ghasri snorkelling → evening aperol in Marsalforn. The perfect Gozo solo day.
Backpacker (hostel dorm): €60–80/day.
Comfortable solo (private room + restaurants): €100–140/day.
Premium solo (boutique hotel + fine dining): €180–250/day.
Travelling solo in Malta: you don't save on accommodation by splitting it — but you gain total freedom to do everything exactly as you want. Worth every cent.
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