Balco Harmony Hostel

Sliema (Gzira)

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Address	Cushcieri Street, Sliema (Gzira), Malta Island, Malta Map
Price	LM4.45/shared & LM6.68 Twin private for low season and LM5.56/shared & LM6.68 Twin private for High season Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
TV
Washing Machine (laundry)
Clothes Dryer
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Phones (public or in room)
Currency Exchange
Travel information provided
Bike Rental

Ratings & Comments

4.7 Average from 11 Ratings

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Comment by Zino, 26 years / Algeria

March 2005

Salam Alicoum: Really, I won't forget our discussion in the hostel and the new friends that I made, and that I have the honor to know people like you. I stayed here for five nights and it was great. And I'll never forget the moments I passed in Malta in my life, in the Balco Hostel. You are very, very good people and you know the real meaning of friendship.

Comment by Carlos

March 2005

Hello, I spent four weeks in Malta and stayed in the Balco. They made me feel very comfortable with their friendly communication and attendance. It is very cheap regarding its quality and available services. If I return to Malta I would surely go there. Conrad and Joanna are really great and always trying to make you feel great. It is located in a very nice area, next to Sliema. If you like meeting people during your travel, Balco is a very good place.

Comment by Adelina, 23 years / Bulgaria

March 2005

I first arrived in Balco Harmony Hostel on 18th of October 2004 and stayed there till 24th of February 2005. I never expected such a warm welcoming and enjoyable stay! The host Conrad is very caring and understanding, as well as his wife, Sharon. The staff are very friendly and really important part for the happy spirit of that place. For example Joanna, who does the cleaning, is very funny and nice to everyone and gives really good advice to the new arrivals. The atmosphere, especially in the evening, was fantastic, when we all used to dinner or party together. There were people from many different countries, and every night we did a dish from a different country. Yummy. All the culture experiences we exchanged and the parties were unforgettable. I miss you all!!! :-( Also our rooms were great! They were very modern and well equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, and fridges — everything one needs to survive the hot Maltese weather. :-) We also could watch DVDs in the dining room. We had three different films per week provided by the host. I hope that I will return very soon to the beautiful island of Malta and the lovely Balco Hostel!!!

Comment by Anonymous

February 2005

If you want to find a very hot and friendly situation, this hostel is very good. There is excellent hospitality, good accommodations and happy hour.

Comment by Paolo

February 2005

I lived in Balco for three months. I really had a wonderful time there. Conrad and Joanna are fantastic people, helpful and above all very, very generous. Maybe you do not believe me but after those three months I came back to Malta and stayed one more month. When I think about Malta I think of Balco (room number 2). If you go to Malta you cannot not stay in Balco, and please say hello to them for me (Mamma son tanto felice). Paolo from Italy (by the way, I am that crazy man in the picture holding the guitar).

Comment by Marisa

October 2004

My friend and I stayed here for three nights but we were definitely sad to leave after that time. Conrad and the staff made us feel so welcome, and they were happy to help us with anything we needed. I have never felt so welcomed by complete strangers. Balco Harmony made our trip to Malta memorable, and we can't wait to return!

Comment by Alla from Riga

October 2004

Dear travellers: With the help of this website I want to express my gratitude for this convenient, cheap hostel. This hostel is convenient to get to both on foot and by bus. The hostel is really nice, but its staff are really the best. It is a good place for rest.

Comment by Ratiba

September 2004

I stayed here for three weeks and it was really fantastic! The staff (Johanna & Conrad) are the best I have ever met. The hostel could not have been better situated. It is: - 2 minutes walk from a supermarket, - 3 minutes walk from the sea, - 5 minutes walk from Sliema - 10 minutes walk from Paceville and San Julians! If you want to spend the best holidays, go to the Balco Harmony Hostel!

Comment by Anonymous

August 2004

I stayed here for 2 weeks and it's a very nice place; 2 minutes walk from a small harbour and a within a 15-20 minute walk and you'll find very nice rocky beaches and night clubs. The hostel is very well situated and the rooms are very cozy (refrigerator, fan). It's a really nice place to stay in Sliema and I recommend it.

Comment by Celina

August 2004

Great location--it was a very easy to walk from Balco Harmony to the Sliema waterfront and ferries, and to the buses to Valletta. Everyone here was very welcoming, easy-going and extremely helpful. You notice how friendly people are as soon as you arrive in Malta. I stayed in room 7B--the best room in the hostel with its fantastic sea view. However, more ventilation should be put in the bathroom upstairs so that fresh air can circulate in the room, especially when it is very hot! Balco Harmony Hostel is a fantastic place to stay for more than a week. Many thanks to Conrad and his family, and to Joanna and John for a lovely time while I was in Malta.

Comment by Anonymous

April 2004

I stayed here for four nights and it was great. It was the weekend and Conrad coordinated a BBQ for all of us staying there. It is a 5 star hostel. My seaview room was fantastic (7B is the best), and the kitchen is well equipped and free of charge. This hostel is the best part of Sliema, close to Sliema centre, Paceville (for night life), and the one bus to Valletta. It is about 40 minutes away from the airport. I recomend this place to anyone looking for a good, very clean, central and easy going place to spend a few days.

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