Gzira - Balco Harmony Hostel

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Gzira - Balco Harmony Hostel

Cuschieri Street
Gzira
Sliema
Malta

Tel. 356-21-676946
info@balcomalta.com

Customer Rating

Total:	63%	63%
Friendliness of Staff:	70%	70%
Efficiency of Service:	60%	60%
Comfort:	50%	50%
Cleanliness:	50%	50%
Security:	70%	70%
Location:	80%	80%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Gzira - Balco Harmony Hostel

83%

83%

05 Jul 2011 Paul, England & Wales

Clean and very friendly hostel. Situated on a main road slightly on the edge of town, Parking can be a problem during the day and the air con was a bit poor in the room, those were the only faults with the place.

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Hostel Overview

Balco HARMONY is a six-storey house, offering a competitively-priced alternative to hotel accommodation or self-catering apartments. Besides the eight rooms, some of which have distant sea views, we also have a kitchen and dining room. The same room, where satellite TV is available, also serves as TV Room throughout the day and evening. Guests may also make use of our well-equipped kitchen should they wish to cook their own meals. In the entrance hall, there are a public telephone and lavatory, as well as a notice board for affixing school notices and useful telephone numbers that a student might need while on a studying holiday in Malta. Although there isn't a 24-hour reception available, our host – who is very well experienced in hosting foreign guests - vists the Hostel everyday for any assistance that the guests may require. And we can also organise language courses through our collaboration with established language schools at discounted prices. THE ROOMS The house caters for 21 guests in twin, treble rooms and quads. Each room has approximately 20 sq metres of bedroom area, where the bedroom includes laminated furniture of a high standard, ceiling fans, carefully located lights, dressing table with mirror, wardrobes (specially designed to take empty suitcases), and ceramic floors. All guest rooms have an ensuite shower, toilet and washbasin. All rooms have a 90-litre refrigerator, hairdryer and in-room satellite television and radios as standard facilties. Air-Condition and safety deposit boxes are available at an extra charge. (Please advise on reservation if you require an air-conditioned room). All rooms come with an inter-connecting room – the study area – or a larger study area within the actual bedroom. In this room, one can find a desk with a nest of drawers, telephone line that can be operated on a 'pay-as-you-talk basis'. All power sockets in this area are surge protected to safeguard electronics agai

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
		Total beds
Number of rooms:
2	2	10

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):

24hr. 7 days a week. However since we do not have a 24hr reception we give the main door key to all in-house guests.If you would like upon arrival at the airport we can organise an airport pick. This costs 12 euros per person. The driver will also make check in and take payment at the hostel. We will need your flight number and time of arrival to book this. If you are arriving after 20.00hrs this is compulsory.

Opening times (over the year):

24hr. 7 days a week. However since we do not have a 24hr reception we give the main door key to all in-house guests

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	Bus number 8 to Valletta Central Station and then bus number 60 to Sliema. Advise Bus driver to stop you at Sliema Savoy Hill. We are situated at the bottom of the Hill.
Metro:	N/A
Parking:	N/A
Sea port:	The sea passenger terminal is situated at the bottom of Valletta city. by private transport it takes about 10 minutes and by bus around 20 minutes and about 20 minutes walk to the sea passanger terminal
Location:	Balco Harmony is situated exactly on the border between Gzira and Sliema. We are 15 minuters walk away from The University Of Malta and 20 minutes walk from Sliema shopping centre. Balco Harmony is about 35minutes walk from Paceville - Malta's night life
Airport:	Malta International Airport. Luqa. Malta.

Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby		Museums/art galleries nearby
	City centre location		Historical sites nearby
	River/harbour/lake nearby		Swimming pool at or near hostel
	Nightlife nearby		Restaurants nearby
	Shopping centre/market nearby		Leisure facilities nearby
	Beach at or near hostel		Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Gzira - Balco Harmony Hostel

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Hostel open 24h		TV room
	Self-catering kitchen		Groups welcome
	Common room(s)		Sheets in price
	Travel/Tour bureau		Laundry facilities
	Cycle rental available at or near the hostel		Air conditioning
	Internet access		Credit card accepted
	Currency exchange at or near hostel		Individual traveller welcome
	Luggage Store		Basic store available at or near the hostel