Must-see hotels in Malta

  • Chapel 5 Suites

    Malta

    Run by a couple who work in aviation, this place has 10 rooms in a converted townhouse set in central Naxxar, with Indonesian and Moroccan furniture and…

  • Thirtyseven

    Gozo

    This stylish place in a quiet village south of Victoria has 10 rooms framing sunny courtyards in three adjoining farmhouses. It's owned by a couple who…

  • Julesys's B&B

    Vittoriosa

    A top-notch B&B in an 18th-century townhouse in the local-feeling backstreets of Cospicua, this place is run by an Australian couple with Maltese heritage…

  • Hotel Juliani

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This 44-room boutique hotel is in a lovingly restored seafront townhouse overlooking Spinola Bay. It has chic guestrooms decorated in fresh sea-blue hues…

  • Maria-Giovanna Guesthouse

    Gozo

    This place has 15 rooms, each decorated in rustic style, with funky cast-iron or wooden beds, polished wooden furniture and colourful linen and rugs…

  • Coleridge

    Valletta

    Named after the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this new hotel has just five suites furnished with antiques and filling a traditional Valletta…

  • 19 Rooms

    Valletta

    Housed in a beautiful 300-year-old townhouse, 19 Rooms offers a more modern and designer ambience compared to other Valletta accommodation. Period details…

  • Valletta Vintage

    Valletta

    VV's three lovely rooms were all designed by renowned local architect Chris Briffa, with beautiful use of colour, poured-concrete walls, design-classic…

  • Two Pillows Hostel

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    A boutique hostel in a beautifully converted 300-year-old Maltese townhouse that's bright and sparkling clean, with multiple small dorms (sleeping three…

  • Hotel Ta'Ċenċ & Spa

    Gozo

    Upmarket Ta'Ċenċ hides in 160 hectares on a remote cliff-top plateau just east of Sannat. Built out of local stone, the simple, stylish rooms are housed…

  • Ddream Hotel

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This new opening a short stroll from Paceville has colourful and spacious bedrooms, modern Scandi-style bathrooms with rainshower heads, and a very 21st…

  • Ghand in-Nanna

    Northern Malta

    Run by friendly hosts Maria and Sue, the seven rooms at 'Grandma's Place' feature different decor, but all share a stylish design aesthetic. The Book room…

  • Maple Farm Bed & Breakfast

    Malta

    Just on the outskirts of Rabat, and within walking distance of Mdina and the lovely wooded area of Buskett Gardens, this B&B is a fabulous choice, with a…

  • Inhawi

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    One of Malta's newest hostels is also one of its best. Housed in a building that was formerly a Catholic school, Inhawi is surrounded by greenery on a…

  • Akwador Guesthouse

    Southern Malta

    On the southern side of Marsaskala's harbour, the excellent Akwador has colourful rooms that are a fine alternative to the town's usual option of rental…

  • Ferrieha Farmhouse

    Gozo

    Perched on a Qala hilltop, this large house is built in traditional style with lots of space and fantastic views across the sea to Comino. There are four…

  • Port View Guesthouse

    Southern Malta

    Carmel Azzopardi and his son Andrew run this smart, modern B&B. It's set back from the harbour, with large rooms decorated with touches of blue, some with…

  • Xara Palace

    Mdina

    This 17th-century palazzo contains 17 soft-hued duplex suites filled with antiques and original artworks; some have fabulous vistas. With sweeping views,…

  • Hostel 94

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    In a converted townhouse that's on a quiet, residential Sliema backstreet, this is a fabulous, bright, fresh hostel, with a choice of male- or female-only…

  • Hotel Valentina

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    This is a small and appealing choice tucked away in a relatively quiet Paceville backstreet. Rooms have a jazzy contemporary look, with lots of pale grey…

  • Casa Ellul

    Valletta

    Converted from a townhouse that was a family home for five generations, Casa Ellul is one of Valletta's loveliest boutique hotels with nine beautifully…

  • La Falconeria

    Valletta

    One of Valletta's newest boutique hotels also has a superb location. Sights and transport hubs are just a short walk away, and La Falconeria's 43 rooms…

  • Splendid Guesthouse

    Northern Malta

    Featuring colourful Moroccan and Asian design accents, the Splendid Guesthouse is a cool and welcoming travellers' guesthouse. All rooms have a private…

  • Radisson Blu Resort & Spa

    Northern Malta

    The Radisson is a huge edifice dominating one of Malta's loveliest beaches. It's a three-tower, 10-storey hotel with 329 rooms and is chock-full of…

  • Bahrija Oasis

    Malta

    One part permaculture farm and one part lodging, Bahrija Oasis is a labour of love for owner Peppi Gauci. Simple dome-like accomodation with shared…

  • Grand Hotel

    Gozo

    There's only one hotel in Mġarr – the butterscotch-bright, four-star Grand Hotel, which has a fine position overlooking the harbour. It has bright, airy,…

  • Hostel Jones

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Sliema's most imaginative place to stay, this hostel is decorated by local artists, with rooms called things like 'Tree', 'the Speech', 'Explosion' …

  • Valletta G-House

    Valletta

    Book ahead at this splendid apartment (over 20s only). The artistic owner has restored a 16th-century, character-filled townhouse to offer romantic self…

  • Cugó Gran Machina Grand Harbour

    Malta

    Just 21 stylish rooms are available at this new hotel in Senglea's Sheer Bastion (built in 1554). All rooms have unobstructed views of the Three Cities'…

  • Indulgence Divine

    Vittoriosa

    This sumptuous, historic self-catering apartment (no children) is a romantic base, and you get lots of space for your money. It's a 16th-century townhouse…

  • db San Antonio Hotel & Spa

    Northern Malta

    With a Med-themed whitewashed exterior and a colourful, light-filled lobby, this is one of Buġibba's best hotels. The high expectations following first…

  • District Hotel

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    The District Hotel launched in 2017 with stylish decor and a good location in a quieter part of Paceville. Rooms are decorated in relaxing neutral tones,…

  • Buccaneers Guesthouse

    Northern Malta

    This friendly, family-run guesthouse is central and nicely small scale, with just 30 rooms, and is surprisingly decent for its bargain price. Rooms are…

  • Cornucopia Hotel

    Gozo

    Cornucopia and its copious accommodation options are set in and around a converted farmhouse about 1km north of the village square. Four-star…

  • Casa Melita

    Malta

    This restored townhouse sleeps six, and is on a lovely little pedestrianised lane. Facilities (including a kitchen and two bathrooms) are basic, and the…

  • Osborne Hotel

    Valletta

    Standard rooms are decorated with pearly greys and patterns. Superior sea-view rooms are grander, if more old-fashioned, and have great views; deluxe sea…

  • Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa

    Northern Malta

    The glossy Antonine dominates Mellieħa's main street, with sweeping views from its higher balconies, either over the pool or towards the coast. Rooms and…

  • Boho Hostel

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    In a converted villa south of St Julian's, this resembles somewhere easygoing on the backpacker trail in Southeast Asia – a fun place to stay, with lots…

  • Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

    Gozo

    The Kempinski, close to the wondrous coastline around Dwejra, is a swish hideaway set amid lush, palm-shaded landscaping. Rooms are warmly decorated in…

  • Palace Hotel

    Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville

    Palace Hotel has a swish designer lobby and pleasant, comfortable, neutral-coloured rooms. For something a bit more out-there, try the concept suites,…

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