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Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views

2.0 star property
Hostel with outdoor pool, near Sliema Promenade

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In the heart of Il-Balluta, Inhawi Hostel offers a tranquil retreat near St George's Beach. Relax by the outdoor pool, unwind in the garden or explore books from the library. With laundry facilities and coworking spaces, you'll find comfort and convenience during your stay.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Poolside (12 beds)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access, Sea View (12 beds) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access, Sea View (12 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View, Poolside (10 beds) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View, Poolside (10 beds)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Valley View (10 beds)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Valley View (10 beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8 beds)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8 beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View, Ground Floor (4 beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View, Ground Floor (4 beds) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View, Ground Floor (4 beds)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access, Sea View (6 beds)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access, Sea View (6 beds)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Ground Floor (4 beds)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Ground Floor (4 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Balcony, Sea View (8 beds)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Balcony, Sea View (8 beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace, Sea View (6 beds)

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace, Sea View (6 beds)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Triq Telghet San Giljan, St. Julian's

What's nearby

  • Balluta Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balluta Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tower Road - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barracuda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Crema Siciliana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fresco's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee & strangers Espresso Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo Padre - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views

  • Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sliema Promenade and St George's Beach. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Also known as

Inhawi Hostel San Gwann

Inhawi San Gwann

Inhawi

Inhawi Hostel

Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (3-min drive) and Oracle Casino (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and scuba diving. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views like?

Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views is a short 11-minute walk from Sliema Promenade and 4 minutes' walk from Tower Road.

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Reviews

Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many reviewers praising its quality and inclusion as a free amenity. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I loved it here! Well located, beautiful. I did not participate in the breakfast on site but I did lounge by the pool and use the wifi on the patio. I’d love to come back to Malta and I’d love to come back here!
BRIANA, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It feels like home. Hanging in the kitchen and talking to others. Picking citrus in the garden and hearing the sea from the terrass in the morning. To stay at Follow the sun is a big part of why i enjoyed Malta so much.
Gun, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel ever. Great location, nice pool, AC worked well, breakfast was good, would highly recommend.
Jordan, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staffs are nice. The cleaning staffs works well, especially. People who stayed there were good, too. Nobody were noisy.
rie, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at very clean staff was polite met lots of people I will definitely be back, grazi Inhawi hostel and staff
Julian, 14-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff here have been really friendly and helpful and I have enjoyed my stay so far! The nicest hostile I have stayed at, I really enjoying the garden, hammock area, pool area, kitchen and lounge area, and the front entrance area outside where you eat breakfast. A great place for sure!
Niles, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hostel

I’ve stayed in many hostels but this one is really value for money. Reasons to stay here: - Great location with view over the sea and really central - Good included breakfast - Clean and in good condition with a big kitchen and nice bathrooms - pool and a cozy garden with orange trees and hammocks Would definitely recommend this to others.
Mathias, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at "Follow the Sun"

Someone recommended this hostel and I'm glad they did. I do not know of any other hostel that includes breakfast and it is very good ( my only tip would be for breakfast is to provide a selection of "mini crossiants" rather than cakes with your coffee! The staff are really friendly and helpful too! I also like how the cleaner cleans your room everyday and making everything look clean ( shout out to the CLEANER'S, THANK YOU)
Denise, 14-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great property with nice structure and tasty breakfast. The location is super convenient and the place a good facilities. The check-in got delayed, my bed was ready one hour later but otherwise nothing much to complain about.
Farah, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hostel was a really nice place to go for my first ever solo travel experience. I felt safe and the area was a perfect location to get to lots of different places in Malta. Easy transport service. I highly recommend getting the 222 bus as this will get you to where you want to be both places around the island. Thank you for having me and can't wait to stay here again
Oliver, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I went during off peak season so I had a fairly quiet stay. The staff at the hostel was friendly. The room looked a bit outdated with no decor whatsoever but the bed was comfy and the shower was decent. The breakfast was free which was a plus. There wasn’t any social activities organised by the hostel. The location was nice and it’s easy to get around by foot or by bus.
Poyu, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place

Excellent ! From the rooms to the general mood, this was all I was expecting from a hostel ! Nice and friendly staff, my room was clean and the big plus was the pool, heaven on Earth ! I would recommend to everybody and would definitely come back as soon as possible ! The breakfast is super and it's the perfect place for solo tripper looking for friends :)
Nikola, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel overall! The only thing I’d mention is the smell in girls bedroom, due to mold on the walls. Nothing unbearable though. The hostel offers breakfast (I didnt try it), has a pool, offers towel, blankets on the bed, curtains on the beds… amazing service offers for the price you pay! And the location is amazing, in front of one of the main beaches in St Julian. Would definitely recommend!!
Ana, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Each bed has privacy curtains, there are toilet, two showers, two sinks in the room. XL locker drawer under the beds. The pool area is nice. Breakfast 7:30-10 with a nice view! ATM very close. Very helpful and friendly staff. Booked a boat tour to Gozo at the reception. Bus stops are minutes away. There was a large group of teenagers there who were often quite loud in the evenings even after quiet hours, they were gathered at the far end by the pool but could still hear them well. Nevertheless it was a nice stay
Cornelia, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hostel has recently changed management, hence, we could not pay with card (cash or wire transfer only). In addition, card system for rooms did not work, had to use keys. Staff is amazing, they knew the answers to all my problems. Breakfast is available between 7.30-10.00, i loved eating and watching the sea. SPAR express and bottle deposit returning machine are all in 5-mins walk distance.
Akos, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good hostel. Limited AC though.

Stayed in room 208 for 3 nights. The room had 6 bunks, A/C, two fans, a table, 3 chairs and there was still plenty of room. Each bunk has a locker underneath the bottom bunk large enough to fit even a large backpack. Each bunk has privacy curtains, private light, two sockets, a very thin sheet to use as a blanket. One of the sockets is used for private light though. The mattress was soft. Too soft for my personal tastes, but it was okay. The bathroom was private to the room. Not ensuite, but directly opposite the room. In the bathroom was a WC and two showers. It was okay in terms of cleanliness, but the silicone really needs to be replaced with mould growing. There's also not much ventilation and expect to get hot and sweaty after a shower. Water pressure was okay and no problem getting hot water. Breakfast was included and there's a buffet with cooked food, choices of cereal, tea, coffee and juices. The cooked food includes scrambled eggs, baked beans and bacon. WiFi is available throughout the hotel, although it's unsecured. It works well. The hotel is located close to Balluta Bay and approximately the middle of a hill. I've only tried getting to Valletta via the ferry and it's about a 15-20 minutes walk to the port. Overall I had a good stay. There's limited AC around the hotel and the AC in the room is only switched on at certain times. Guests had to ask more than once for it to be turned on. The provided breakfast is varied enough for 3 days
CHUNG HANG, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

nice experience..kind staff

Great hostel.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly stuff, clean
Petros, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional hostel

I think it’s the best area on the island. I love best the garden. Everything is very clean and there is a good atmosphere there. We can get the buses easily. It’s 2 minutes walk to the bay. There are shops, restaurants, beautiful beaches nearby.
Maria, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nothing to complain. Sugestion: dont put People over 55 years in upper bunks. Its hell if you have in the middle of the night to go to the loo.... I am 61😊
Andreas, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I like position and no noisy, but clean more
Lorenzo, 7-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

ドライヤーがなく、シャワーのお湯が出なかった。12月に泊まったが、蚊が部屋によく入る。
Tetsuya, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Sensacional, em tudo!!! Um dos melhores hostel que já me hospedei
Priscila, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Snabb övernattning innan jag skulle vidare, mysigt hostel med mycket bra läge. Hade rekommenderat för en kortare vistelse
Lia, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

L’auberge est sympa, bien décorée et très bien placée. Toutefois, il n’y a aucune activée / soirée proposée, ce qui est généralement le but des auberges de jeunesse, notamment pour les voyageurs solo. Le petit déjeuner est un plus mais le choix est très limité…
Charlotte, 4-night trip