Top 5 best hotels to stay in Valletta

Malta has become a very popular tourist destination in recent years. It seems that the attractive prices and the festive atmosphere that Malta has to offer are attracting young people who want to spend their holidays with their friends to the island south of Sicily. To give you an idea, in 2023 Malta welcomed more than 3 million tourists from all over the world, an increase of 8% on the last record set in 2019. A total of 286,000 French tourists chose Malta as their destination in 2023, up 10.7% on the figures for 2022. Malta has been able to adapt to this strong growth by offering hotels at reasonable prices, making them very attractive.

1- Valletta Lucente Guest House

Location: 20 St. Lucia’s Street, VLT 1186 Valletta

Category: Favourite / Good value / Unusual

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Very good location
• Terrace
• Breakfast included
• Very good breakfast
• Airport shuttle (chargeable)
• Free extra bed for children (on request)

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel Description: This guest house in the heart of Valletta has an incoditional charm. Its decoration will amaze you. From the colourful wall hangings with their old-fashioned motifs, to the number of frames on the walls, to the colourful furniture such as beds, sofas and wardrobes, it is impossible not to fall in love with this little haven of peace. The accommodation is located in a lively area of the Maltese capital. You will be close to the National Archaeological Museum and 700 metres from the Sant Angelo military fort.

2- The Coleridge Boutique Hotel In Valletta

Location: 89-92 Old Bakery Street, VLT 1456 Valletta

Category: Prestige

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Breakfast included and very good
• Beautiful decoration
• Minibar
• Airport shuttle (chargeable)
• Some rooms have terraces
• Spacious rooms

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel Description: The Coleridge Boutique Hotel is housed in a traditional Maltese building. The interior has been refurbished as a hotel and the rooms and public areas are decorated to suit all tastes. The rooms are very large and the beds more than comfortable, everything you need for a pleasant stay. The breakfast included also puts everyone in agreement. It’s a continental breakfast with a few Italian specialities! The hotel is just a stone’s throw from the Manoel Theatre and not far from Casa Rocca Piccola, a palace belonging to a great Maltese aristocratic family. Built in 1580, it was one of the first noble houses in Valletta.

3- La Falconeria Hotel

Location: 62 Melita street , VLT 1122 La Valette

Category: Good value for money

Strong points:

• Breakfast included and very good
• Bar
• Fitness centre
• 24-hour reception
• Room service
• Airport shuttle (chargeable)
• Well soundproofed rooms
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Sea view
• Swimming pool

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel description: The Falconeria Hotel is sure to keep you on your toes. The accommodation has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Starting with the hearty breakfast. You’ll find everything from sweet and savoury dishes to hot and cold products, fresh fruit, hot drinks and fruit juices. There is also a gym and an indoor swimming pool. Some rooms offer relaxing sea views. Its location allows you to visit the city without using the car or public transport. Tip: the Upper Barrakka Gardens are just 300 metres from the hotel.

4- Casa Maria Tereza

Location: Casa Maria Tereza, Oratory Street, Cospicua, Malta

Category: Good value for money

Strong points:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Free parking
• Terrace
• Two balconies
• Sun loungers

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel description: Casa Maria Tereza is an accommodation run by a private travel enthusiast. She has been receiving tourists since 2011 and does her utmost to ensure that her guests enjoy their stay as it should be. The guest house is located in Cospicua, just outside Valletta but don’t worry; the ferry is only 5 minutes from Casa Maria. The architecture of the building is pure Maltese. The building has preserved its original stone slabs, two Maltese balconies and coloured tiles which have been carefully restored to preserve this heritage. The interior decoration respects Maltese tradition, adding to its charm. You will have the opportunity to relax on the roof of the building with the swimming pool and sun loungers at your disposal.

5- Two Pillows Boutique Hostel

Location: 49-50, Triq San Piju V, SLM 1423 Sliema

Category: Favourite / Good value / Affordable.

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Free parking
• Airport shuttle (chargeable)
• Spa and wellness centre
• Terrace
• Shared kitchen
• Barbecue

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel Description: The Two Pillows Boutique Hostel is undoubtedly the idyllic accommodation for young people wishing to enjoy the Maltese warmth. It is an upmarket youth hostel with a swimming pool, shared kitchen and self-service barbecue on the terrace. The hostel is located in Sliema, a neighbouring town to Valletta. You can reach the Maltese capital by ferry. The accommodation is 200 metres from the ferry port. Within 5 minutes you will reach your destination.