Hotels in Malta

Depending on what you’re looking for in a city, Malta has quite a few options for such a small set of islands. For a vibrant nightlife and a great atmosphere, a popular place to stay is St. Julian’s, whilst Sliema is also very lively and another good option. Hotels such as Hotel Juliani in St. Julian’s and Ax The Victoria Hotel in Sliema are both popular hotels with excellent guest reviews. If you want to be surrounded by history and beautiful architecture, Malta’s capital Valletta can provide plenty of sights, with its quaint old streets and historical buildings. It’s also a great base to stay as it’s the main hub for the public bus service, an ‘Explore Card’ can be purchased at various retail shops that gives you unlimited trips for seven days at an affordable cost. Alternatively, if you’re travelling on a budget, you can find cheap hotels in Malta, especially in Qawra, which is on average the cheapest city to stay in on the island, a good option is The White Dolphin Complex.

The fortress city of Valletta is extremely popular and is at the top of most visitors to do lists. The Grand Harbour, St. John’s Cathedral and the Grand Master’s Palace are great insights into the city’s history and architectural style. The idyllic island of Gozo is another attraction, taking only a short ferry ride from Cirkewwa in the north of Malta. Malta hotels such as Saint Patrick’s Hotel in Xlendi is an ideal place to stay in Gozo with great views of Xlendi Bay. If you’re impressed by UNESCO World Heritage sites, then you’ll want to check out the town of Mdina, a fairy-tale medieval town that’s home to the Cathedral of Saint Paul, a delightful baroque style building designed by Maltese architect Lorenzo Gafa. Finally, if you like lagoons with crystal blue waters, the island of Comino is a popular place and staying at The Comino Hotel is perfect for getting to the lagoon in no time at all.

For the combination of cheap hotels in Malta and a great nightlife, the city of St. Julian’s and the beachfront of Sliema are the places to be. Hotels such as Hotel Roma in Sliema or The Dean Hamlet Hotel in St. Julian’s are great options if you’re looking to save money for your nights out. Sliema and St. Julian’s are both packed with restaurants, bars and clubs and have something for everyone’s taste. In many a restaurant in the area, one must try the local Maltese cuisine, which includes a delicious fish pie called 'Lampuki Pie' and 'Kapunata', which is very similar to a ratatouille but with a Maltese twist . You won’t be disappointed with the local delicacies and vibrant atmosphere in these Maltese hotspots.

Being the historical capital of Malta, Valletta is home to the majority of the island’s museums. The city is extremely walkable, so you can stroll around the city and go to the main museums, such as The Palace Armoury, Saint John’s Cathedral Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Ax The Saint John Hotel is in a prime location in the centre of Valletta close to all the museums, so would be an ideal place to stay. Other popular museums in the city include The Lascaris War Rooms and The National War Museum of Fort St. Elmo that both display preserved military artefacts and explore Malta’s famous military history.

The least expensive month to stay at a hotel in Malta is February. On average, it only costs £67 per night in the month of February. Conversely, the most expensive month to visit Malta is August.

Our users tend to visit Luqa more often than any other city when travelling to Malta.

Prices of luxury hotel rooms fluctuate based on the location and hotel brand that you stay at, but in Malta you can expect a nightly rate of about £58, which is 102% above the average hotel room cost of £29 per night.

Mellieha is the most expensive city in Malta to book a hotel room in. The nightly rate of £85 is 11% more than the average city in Malta.

Our users typically find that Swieqi has the lowest per night rates in the country at just £13. Swieqi offers hotels rooms at an average rate that is 55% lower than the average city in Malta.

As of February 2025, there are 8,224 operators available to choose from for hotels in Malta.

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