Title: Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio Apartment in Victoria with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117292000/117291987/6725569a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117292000/117291987/801b7258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117292000/117291987/eb64fe36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117292000/117291987/ecd2bfe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117292000/117291987/20a1ce16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom215 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio Travel back in time with a stay in this historical house of character in Gozo’s charming capital Rabat. Shambala is a 900-year-old home, beautifully restored yet still brimming with traditional features – some so rare it’s a stop on several walking tours of Gozo. You’ll find Shambala peacefully situated along a network of beautiful cobbled walkways, themselves a fascinating slice of Gozitan history. Shambala 4 is a luxury studio, perfect for two guests. Your self-contained studio inside Shambala is beautifully decorated to complement the traditional archways, high ceilings and sand-stone walls. In your room you’ll find a full-size double loft bed, a private bathroom with rain shower, a well-equipped kitchenette, high-speed Wi-Fi and a Smart TV. Shambala studio 4 is on the first floor, with easy access through keyless entry. This is truly one of the most historical rooms you can stay in while in Gozo. The window has one of the few medieval spy holes left on the island, so you see what it would have been like to look out on the street below without being seen. Beyond your room you can enjoy a shared courtyard, as well as a beautiful rooftop terrace with sweeping views across Rabat and the Citadel. Pack a picnic or make use of the communal barbecue for dinner with unbeatable views. This is the perfect base for a stay on the magical island of Gozo. Not only are you just around the corner from the famous St George’s Pjazza and Independence Square, both with a great selection of bars, restaurants, galleries and shops; but you are also a short walk away from the central bus station where you can easily connect to other attractions on the island. You will have private access to Shambala 4, your own beautiful studio apartment complete with private bathroom and kitchen. You will also have access to a communal seating area on the first floor, as well as a rooftop terrace with BBQ. These communal areas are shared with the five apartments within Shambala. This is the perfect base for a stay on the magical island of Gozo. Not only are you just around the corner from the famous St George’s Pjazza and Independence Square, both with a great selection of bars, restaurants, galleries and shops; but you are also a short walk away from the central bus station where you can easily connect to other attractions on the island. Amenities and attractions nearby: Several corner-shops and groceries St George’s Pjazza (Square) Independence Square Teatru Astra (opera house) Citadel Central bus terminus Supermarkets: Greens and Arkadia Top five suggested activities: 1\. Go for an early morning walk around the cobbled lanes of Rabat before enjoying a coffee in one of the many local cafes; 2\. Watch the world go by while eating lunch in Independence Square; followed by some souvenir shopping in Organika, House of Gozo or Preti Artigjanali. 3\. Explore the fascinating history of Gozo with a walk around the Citadel followed by a visit to the Il Hagar Museum; 4\. Visit one of the nearby art galleries, such as Art Hall, the Upstairs Gallery, and Art e Gallery. 5\. Enjoy sunset on the rooftop terrace, listening to the birds chattering and watching the lights come up on the Citadel, while enjoying a glass of Maltese wine and a dinner of locally sourced Gozitan specialities. You are located right in the heart of Victoria, Gozo\`s central town. From here, you have a long list of attractions to explore on foot. To explore the island at large, you are just a short walk from the central bus terminus where you can easily connect to all other towns. Amenities in common areas: Keyless entry Shared terrace with table for two Communal rooftop BBQ Washing machine Iron and ironing board Amenities and attractions nearby: Several corner-shops and groceries St George’s Pjazza (Square) Independence Square Teatru Astra (opera house) Citadel Central bus terminus Supermarkets: Greens and Arkadia House guidelines: • At certain times of the year, ants and mosquitoes are a common problem on the island. We provide ant traps and repellent spray which normally work well, but you may want to pack additional mosquito protection. Please do your part to reduce ants by keeping food sealed and kitchen surfaces clean. • Smoking is not permitted in Shambala rooms or on the first floor communal area. Smoking is permitted on the rooftop terrace. • No parties or loud noises. Shambala is located in a quiet, historical area and it is important to respect our neighbours by keeping noise down, especially when entering and leaving the building and always after 11pm. • Our Tourism License does not permit us to allow external guests without written approval. Only residents of Shambala may use the common areas or be in the rooms. • The septic system is effective and works well – unless improper materials are flushed. Feminine products, nappies and wipes should be disposed of in the bin, and the only thing flushed should be toilet tissue. • The cleaning fee covers a general cleaning upon check-out. To avoid additional charges, please keep the studio reasonably clean and wash any dirty dishes before departure. Please dispose of garbage in the bins provided. • You can check in any time from 4pm to Midnight. Check-out is at 10am on day of departure. • We have coin units installed for air-conditioning, in order to ensure efficient and environmentally responsible consumption. Just a couple of euros is more than enough to run the air-conditioning for reasonable use, and we will load enough credit for reasonable use for the length of your stay. We recommend switching off the air-conditioning when you are out of the room. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a hospital ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 215 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21975300/21975244/72a34676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint Boutique Hotel Sannat Sannat - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=21975244&PinnedHotelID=21975244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110310000/110301200/110301121/d2e08092.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantasy Suite in a 400-year-old self-catering rural villa with a communal pool Għasri - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=110301121&PinnedHotelID=110301121&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113860000/113858100/113858045/25016575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arzella Apartments Munxar - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $129 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Nov 20 - Nov 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=113858045&PinnedHotelID=113858045&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103552400/103552334/12a3a6cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay inside the walls of Gozo Cittadella fortress Iċ-Ċittadella - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=103552334&PinnedHotelID=103552334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100220000/100218000/100217954/1bc53901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gozo Holiday Apartment, Central Victoria! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 294769 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.04399%2C14.23763&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ffv8g3OEme0o4jHVbB9pA6N_Bs8=) Ir-Rabat Għawdex #### What's nearby - St. George's Basilica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Banca Giuratale - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - St John's Demi-Bastion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - The Citadel - 3 min walk - 0.3 km #### Getting around - Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Victoria Central - ‬3 min walk - ‪Karamelli Brunch Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Roza - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio? > As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio on Dec 5, 2025 start from CA $78.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels-Historic-Hideaway-900-Year-Old-Converted-Studio.h117291987.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio located? > Located in the heart of Victoria, this apartment building is steps from Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum, St. George's Basilica, and Pjazza Indipendenza. Banca Giuratale and Old Prison are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Hideaway: 900-Year-Old Converted Studio Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 92 external reviews