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

2.0 star property
Travelers can take a refreshing dip in the pool or catch up on work at the coworking space before heading to nearby St George's Beach for the day

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Located in the heart of Il-Balluta, Inhawi Hostel offers a peaceful retreat near St George's Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, relax in the garden, or browse the library. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and coworking spaces for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Poolside (12 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View, Poolside (10 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Pool Access, Valley View (10 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (8 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Garden View, Ground Floor (4 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Pool Access, Sea View (6 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Garden View, Ground Floor (4 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Balcony, Sea View (8 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Terrace, Sea View (6 beds) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Located below ground level
  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views is in Il-Balluta, a neighbourhood in St. Julian's. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saint Julian's Bay and Golden Bay. Palazzo Parisio & Gardens and San Anton Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our St. Julian's travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Balluta Bay showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Balluta Bay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
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    Saint Julian's Bay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balluta Bay, Saint Julian's, Malta 🇲🇹
    Tower Road
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balluta Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sliema Promenade
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Barracuda
    4 min walk
  • La Crema Siciliana
    2 min walk
  • City of London
    4 min walk
  • The Plough and Anchor
    5 min walk
  • Naar Restobar
    7 min walk

About this property

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

Hostel near Saint Julian's Bay
Near Sliema Promenade, Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views provides a terrace, a garden and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Coworking spaces, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and a reception hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Inhawi Hostel San Gwann
Inhawi San Gwann
Inhawi
Inhawi Hostel
Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Does Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Follow the Sun Boutique Hostel - Pool, Breakfast & Sea Views located?

Located in Il-Balluta, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Balluta Square and Saint Julian's Bay. Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Tower Road are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

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

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel ever. Great location, nice pool, AC worked well, breakfast was good, would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are nice. The cleaning staffs works well, especially. People who stayed there were good, too. Nobody were noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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)
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Poyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Akos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

CHUNG HANG

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice experience..kind staff

Great hostel.

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuff, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorenzo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like position and no noisy, but clean more
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tetsuya

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sensacional, em tudo!!! Um dos melhores hostel que já me hospedei
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Snabb övernattning innan jag skulle vidare, mysigt hostel med mycket bra läge. Hade rekommenderat för en kortare vistelse
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hussain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alles top!

Aufenthalt war für den Preis gut
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandrine Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien placé, proche des transports en commun et des restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025