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 82 experiences from female travelers
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Budget-friendly
Malta, Group travel
Traveled with a random group of people through a travel group. Went in hoping to learn something about everyone, came out leaving a piece of heart with each. The Malta trip proved that family can be built over food, fun and iPad challenge!
Posted: January 20, 2025Experienced: August, 2023
Natty
United Kingdom
Malta, Solo travel
Malta in December? Absolutely! ☀️ I spent 4 amazing days exploring this incredible island. The weather was perfect, mild enough for shorts and a light jacket, allowing me to soak up the sun☀️ Transportation was a breeze and super affordable, making it easy to get around. 🐠 Foodies rejoice! Malta is a seafood paradise with endless options. The city itself is a melting pot of cultures, and the people? Incredibly friendly and helpful. It's a relaxed and safe haven, perfect for exploring at your own pace. 💃🏻 Even a solo night out at a local club was an unforgettable experience (and yes, I was the only girl there, but everyone was so welcoming!). 🗺️ There's SO much to see and do, it's impossible to list it all! DM me on Insta &nci.arra for all the juicy details! ✈️"
Posted: January 7, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Malta, Solo travel
I found a cheap trip for a week in St Paul’s Bay that I booked. The lower standard hotel did feel unsafe but it was okay and nothing happened except for staff being a little “pushy”. People where very friendly and service staff are very polite but I did experience a lot of encounters from men. From what I heard it is a safe country with a low crime rate, but like in every other place, I definitely would not feel safe walking alone without other people around. I did have a great, relaxing holiday but I would recommend booking a hotel with a higher standard to ensure being able to sleep without worrying!
Posted: December 27, 2024Malta, 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, 2023Is Malta safe for women?
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Fgura
I have been living here all my life. I can’t say that it’s as safe as I was when I was a kid, but it’s still considered very safe compared to other places. But like everywhere else, more cars and more people so obviously we still need to be careful etc but overall, very safe.
Posted: January 20, 2025Mosta
I have been living in Mosta for two years. Locals are kind and warm, ready to provide information. I never felt unsafe whether the streets were crowded or empty, during the day or at night. Lots of CCTV, local police is present for bigger events like the village feast. People sometimes drive a bit fast on the larger roads in the outskirts of the city which can be poorly lit at night.
Posted: January 10, 2025Meet locals in Malta
Florine
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I'm a Belgian expatriate in Malta for 4 years. I'm a photographer , and love travelling.
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Sisito
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Hellooo❤️I'm Bulgarian nationality living in Malta since 2016,love to travel and try new food,love to make new friends and try new things
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Leanne
Fgura
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Art & music enthusiast, outgoing, adventurous. I love the outdoors, summer, beaches & clubbing. Great sense of humour, love a deep conversation, mindfulness & being active 💪 Animal lover 😊 Started solo traveling in 2024 unexpectedly & can’t get enough of it!
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Malta
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I am Chandni’ from Northeast India currently moved here in Malta ‘looking for genuine friends around so that I can travel safely
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Amanda
Malta
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I am Amanda, 33 yo, a travel lover. I am from Brazil but I am currently living in Malta, the sunny island of Europe. I live to talk, hiking, cycling, go to cultural and musical events. I love cats and dogs.
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Martina
Malta
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Hey!, I'm Martina and I live in Malta
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Karla
Saint Julian's
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3 days
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I live with My Daughter, She's 18 We are Chilean, study English in Malta
Iysis
Gharghur
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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.
Pamela
San Gwann
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I am a calm and very friendly person, I just want to make new friends and have great experiences 😊
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Katy
Sliema
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🌍✈️💫Hi, I am Katy, a Trip Organizer, Adventure Lover and a Mindset Coach 🌄✨🌊
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Jess
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American in Münster 🌞🌱🌍💃🏼🪩✨🧿🥂🍄 Vegan girlie looking to explore the world and make beautiful connections Looking for girls who love festivals! 🪩🎊 anyone want to join for Fisher's Triip in Malta? 🥳
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Bianca
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Hi, my name is Bianca, and I'm a metalhead who loves to travel and learn about different cultures of the world. My biggest passions are music and languages. Even though I'm not the biggest extrovert, I like to step out of my comfort zone and to meet other people who share the same interests :)
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