Osborne Hotel

Osborne Hotel is a three-star hotel at 50 South Street in Valletta, Malta, positioned in the southern part of the capital's grid. South Street runs close to the bastions on the Marsamxett side of the peninsula, and the hotel is a short walk from Republic Street, the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the lift or steps down to the Grand Harbour ferry landing. St John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and many of Valletta's museums can be reached on foot within minutes, making the hotel a practical base for sightseeing without a car. The building is an older Valletta property, and the atmosphere is that of a traditional, straightforward city hotel rather than a design-led boutique. Accommodation is in Standard Rooms and Double Rooms, equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant on site, which serves breakfast and other meals, and the surrounding streets contain many cafes, pastizzerias and restaurants for lunch and dinner. The hotel does not offer a pool or spa, so it appeals mainly to visitors who spend their days exploring rather than relaxing at the property. Service is friendly and practical, typical of mid-range Maltese hotels, and the front desk can help with tours, ferries and transfers. Typical double room rates run from about EUR 90 to EUR 180 per night depending on season, indicative rather than live figures, which makes it one of the more affordable options inside Valletta's walls. The reception number is +356 2124 3656. Valletta is hilly with steps in many streets, and vehicle access is limited, so luggage transfers are best planned in advance. Summer and festival weeks are the busiest periods, and early reservations are recommended.