Is Malta Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Malta?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Malta worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 79 experiences from female travelers
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Budget-friendly
Malta, Solo travel
I took my first solo trip there and have really fond memories. Easy-to-navigate transportation, beautiful places, and I felt safe.
Posted: November 14, 2024Malta, Couple travel
I felt safe, not very cheap. The sightseeing, the sea , the food is amazing. The nightlife is incriminating. Its great to go on October as its so busy in the summer. The weather is gorgeous in October
Posted: November 5, 2024
Letizia
Brazil
Saint Julian's, Solo travel
I decided to go to St Julians because a friend recommended me the hostel she volunteered the previous summer. I was working on the reception exchanging for accommodation. I had the time of my life! Malta is so beautiful and the summer there is something you won't forget! I stood there for 2 months and I go anywhere at any time feeling super safe! I found a spot, which became my favorite one and it would take me forever to get there, still there were buses at late times like 8 pm. oh I miss those days!
Posted: September 11, 2024Malta, Solo travel
I stayed in Sliema because the accommodations were cheaper and it was closer to attractions. I could take a boat to the other side of Valetta. I felt super safe and had no problems with transportation. Malta is an amazing island! The weather is spectacular! There are always some shows in Valetta.
Posted: September 8, 2024
Giada
Italy
Malta, Solo travel
I was in Malta during the carnival. Even though it was high season because the carnival in Malta is very well known, the general prices (flight, hostel, transport, food, museum tickets etc.)they were all very low. SAFETY-I felt very safe. The people are very open and welcoming. A man with his granddaughter pulled up in their van and asked if I wanted a ride. THING TO DO- If you love nightlife and partying✔️ If you love trekking✔️ If you love history and archaeology✔️ If you love the sea and diving ✔️ FOOD-I fell in love with Pastizz! And now this is one of my comfort foods... There are options for everyone, perhaps vegetarians will have more difficulty tasting typical dishes. The water from the taps in Malta is not drinkable, you will have to buy it at the supermarket.🥲 BUDGET-Malta is for everyone's budget. From families, to groups of people and solo travellers. This is also why I decided to move there, but the problems of a resident are different from those of a traveler. ACCOMODATION-I stayed in a hostel in St. Julian run by volunteers (very clean). Fantastic location, close to the sea, supermarket, bus stop, also close to the nightlife. TRANSPORT-Transportation was a bit of a sore point. If you leave from the central bus station in the centre of Valletta you are sure to have a bus leaving for your destination. Maybe not at the scheduled time, but it leaves. ⚠️Important advices ⚠️ 1-When you need to leave to go home, book an Uber or Bolt to take you to the airport, in this case you will be 100% sure to arrive on time (find other travellers who want to split the cost.) 2-Malta roads are very busy, so please take this tip when booking your Uber/Bolt arrival time to pick you up and take you to the airport. Have fun 🌺
Posted: September 1, 2024
Gabriella
Sweden
Malta, Solo travel
I had a beautiful and adventurous time in Malta. I’d love to go there again, but later in the year so that I can enjoy swimming Malta’s mesmerizing water and wander around in the nature. I stayed at Quadro Hotel in Sliema which I enjoyed. The room was nice, breakfast buffé was great and they had a nice rooftop where I layed and sunbathed during the day. To get around I used the public transport which was accesible and cheap. I got off at the wrong stop a few times but that just turned out to be an interesting adventure. I spent a day in Valletta where I tried to take a sightseeing boat ride but accidently took a boat to one of the three cities, where I got lost and wandered the streets. It was beautiful. Once I got back to Valletta I went up to the Upper Barraka and watched the sunset. By that time my phone had died so I asked two girls to send me a picture of the sunset which they kindly did. Another day I went to the Dingli Cliffs to see the sunset, but forgot to check the weather before I went… it was very foggy and I did not see anything but a blue sky melting into the blue ocean. However it looked as if it would have been a great sunset spot if there was any sun setting. On my way back to Valletta I dropped by Medina which was nice and a bit spooky at night. I enjoyed being the only one walking the streets, but it would have been nice to go for a tour or something similar to learn more about the city.
Posted: August 19, 2024Malta, Solo travel
Malta is a small island with plenty of things to do and see, very accessible thanks to buses and boats to get to the other islands. As a solo traveler, I felt safe there and could meet other students on site.
Posted: August 16, 2024Experienced: February, 2023
Marta
Poland
Malta, Couple travel
My week long stay in Sliema Malta was fantastic and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to solo travel where you have sunny weather the majority of the year 😊One highlight was a boat trip to the Blue Lagoon, where the turquoise waters were so clear you could see straight to the bottom—completely surreal. While the food and drinks were a bit pricey, they were worth it. I had an unforgettable meal at Ta’Kris, trying octopus soup and rabbit for the first time. Try to book in advance because the place was packed! Exploring Malta at night felt incredibly safe. The narrow streets were lively and well lit so I never felt uneasy walking back to my hotel. Overall, Malta was a fantastic experience, and I'm planning to go back to explore more of the inner island, especially the ancient structures dating back to 6000 BC 😱 If you're looking for a mix of adventure, history, and stunning scenery, Malta should definitely be on your travel list!
Posted: August 3, 2024
Olivera
Germany
Malta, Solo travel
I went solo, but was picked up by a friend who lives there. I participated in some free walking tours that gave me a good introduction to history and overall vibes of the island. I was surprised that Malta was not much cheaper than Germany, but the food is better, the people very polite and I felt really safe. I learned that Malta gets tol crowded and that mass tourism impacts the environment signifacetelly.
Posted: July 15, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
Suiane
Finland
Malta, Solo travel
I felt quite safe in malta. I was staying in a hostel where I met a lot of amazing people and most of the days we were sightseeing together, but there was days when I was all by myself and I also had a great time. The country is not very expensive and all depends on what you want to do, but there are many options of places for free or very cheap.
Posted: July 1, 2024Is Malta safe for women?
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Based on 14 local experiences
Amanda
Malta
In general, Malta is a very safe country. I always walk alone, even at night. I've been approached by men, but nothing too serious, but as it's a country that welcomes people from all over the world and very close to other continents, there can be discomfort caused by men and I've heard reports of harassment. What's more, you don't hear about pickpockets or muggings here.
Posted: September 13, 2024Malta
Malta is a quite safe island, however lately we've been seeing an increase in crimes overall! I would say it is still quite safe for females travelling alone, even during the night time you can go alone for walks and etc, but I did had some unpleasant situations but nothing to worrying
Posted: August 26, 2024Meet locals in Malta
Roe
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I'm Regina I lived in Malta .Originally from Philippines.I loved to travel most of my trip I'm alone.I meet girls from different trips become friends with them.I'm interested to meet fellow travelers, interesting people similar on my likes.Spirituality,yoga,meditation,booked lover aside from that healthy lifestyle, like minded people and can exchange interest.,I'm private chef too.,I meet girls from different site,I meet them Malta. somehow, I host but most of the time.I meet up and give advice as local in Malta where to go.
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Yolania
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I'm currently taking a gap year from school to travel and learn about different cultures and spend time in nature. I'm always up for learning about society, culture, history and the environment.
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Martina
Malta
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Hey!, I'm Martina and I live in Malta
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Iysis
Gharghur
Can host for:
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I’m 19years old, I live alone. I have a cat and a ferret. I am a student nurse. I love going for drives and smoking with a friend and talk for hours.
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Natty
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Hey, I am Natalie, I speak 3 languages and in my spare time I travell and volunteer, read books and learn to create short videos about nature, cooking etc. I have a dog and like learning new things from others.
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Tjasa
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Hey 😊 Amidst of finding myself, i'm learning to improve my social skills and would love for meeting more people and experience something new. I love traveling, learning, improving, have a thing for languages and am most probably as obssessed with discovering the new as 5 year olds are with dinousaurs 🫣 Very pet friendly, and a biker 🏍
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