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 safe to travel?
Based on 75 experiences
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
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, 2024Malta, Solo travel
I went to Malta on a solo trip from Italy. Malta is a very nice island to visit and stay a few days. It was very safe. I never felt in danger. The food was okay, the traditional food is not anything special. The Beaches and nightlife is worth it. But I would suggest going in summer months as it gets pretty windy in spring.
Posted: May 26, 2024Experienced: March, 2023Malta, Solo travel
I felt safe, except for one time in Sliema when I was walking down narrow, dark streets at night. The food is good, with a lot of pasta and pizza. Malta is very crowded, but the public transportation is good and you can get anywhere if you are patient.
Posted: May 19, 2024Malta, Solo travel
I travelled to Malta in 2020. At that time safety was a big topic due to Covid. I always felt safe and St.Julien is a city where a lot of students from all over the world get to know each other and learn English. That was my purpose too in the first place. But Malta really was impressive to me, especially M'dina! And all overall women can feel safe like in other western countries.
Posted: April 16, 2024Experienced: August, 2020Gozo, Family travel
I felt very safe during the whole trip. The island of Gozo is full of interesting places such as beautiful landscapes, amazing beaches, cliffs and caves. The building ruins older than Stonehenge were very interesting. Locals were very friendly.
Posted: April 6, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
Bethany
Canada
Malta, Solo travel
Overall Malta was lovely! I was traveling budget friendly so I stayed at granny’s inn hostel and it was clean and safe. I would highly recommend visiting Mdina, it’s a small bus ride from the main city of Valletta but it’s so worth it. I took the buses and despite the language barrier I found it very simple to navigate. The roads are pretty rough though so prep for bumping around.
Posted: February 4, 2024
Anna
Germany
Malta, Solo travel
Malta is truly very beautiful, and public transportation is very affordable. A bus ride costs 2€, and Ubers are also quite cheap. The food there was delicious and reasonably priced. I paid 18€ for a large portion of pasta and an Aperol. I felt very safe during the day, but it is recommended not to be alone in Malta at night.
Posted: January 30, 2024Is Malta safe for women?
Safety rating
Based on 13 experiences
Crime rates rating
Based on 13 experiences
Malta
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, 2024Malta
Mostly safe.. harassment and crime is usually most apparent in nightlife areas.. however if walking alone after dark one should take precautions since most non touristy areas are not well lit..but we have a good Uber/bolt that can take you to your destination and are quite safe
Posted: August 23, 2024Is Malta safe right now?
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Is Malta worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 75 experiences
Malta, 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
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, 2024Meet locals in Malta
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Hi! I'm 27 years old and from the UK, living in a village just outside the Peak District. I am going on my first solo trip this year, so hoping for some tips and advice, and maybe people to meet along the way. I love living life slowly. Some of my hobbies are hiking, crochet, yoga, finding good coffee and pastry spots, visiting museums and galleries, lazing around outdoors :)
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