The location is good and an easy walk to Spinola and Balluta Bay, and close to bus routes. There are some shops nearby too, like Spar. It was quiet too compared to other parts of St Julian’s like Paceville. The staff were friendly on check-in. Roof terrace has nice spaces to chill out.
It would be better if each bed had a small privacy light, like in other hostels, to avoid the big light. Your clean linen seems also to be in the locker, whereas the former guest’s bedding was still on yours when I arrived. The room also isn’t locked and the main entrance was open quite a lot so, while I didn’t have any issues, it seems possibly less secure than other hostels. Door to the room very creaky and loud, mattress springy, jacuzzi broken, and no outdoor pool as described. Also received random email saying I hadn’t paid when I had already so had to ask hotels.com to sort, and city tax was treble what it said on my booking (but still not a lot)
It was fine, but could be better