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I often get asked where to stay in Valletta and whether it’s a good place in Malta to stay in the first place.
If you’re wondering whether it’s safe and if there’s any sightseeing you can do along with a choice of restaurants and shops, it absolutely is a great place to stay. That being said, you need to factor in a couple of things if you intend to book a hotel in Valletta. Some of these include the type of holiday you’re after (budget-friendly, mid-range or luxurious), your travel group, what kind of traveller you are, if you’d like to be closer to sandy beaches, etc.
Taking all this into consideration, I’ll be highlighting all there is to know about a possible stay in Valletta City Centre to help you continue your research.
Established back in the 1500s during the rule of the Knights of St John, Valletta is renowned for its magnificent landmarks and rich history. As you wander along the main streets and narrow alleys, you can’t help but fall in love with its charm.
As you might already know, Valletta is pretty small, particularly for a capital city. You can basically walk across from one side to the other in a 10-minute walk. That makes the choice of hotels, apartments and other accommodations within the city’s walls limited and expensive. Thankfully there are hotels just outside Valletta, and you can also find apartments in Floriana, all within a short walking distance of Valletta’s City Gate.
As such, I wouldn’t say that there are only one or two best places to stay because, really and truly, it’s hard to go wrong, and whoever runs a hotel or rents out apartments in the cities is unlikely to choose an ugly part of town.
Most parts of Valletta are full of character, and it’s a relatively safe place with no particular dodgy areas. It’s more a matter of certain areas being a little less attractive than others, mostly in terms of cleanliness and sights.
Yes! Valletta is one of the must-see places in Malta. It’s full of history, interesting places to visit and good food on every corner. Read more here: Valletta, Malta’s capital city.
Yes, it’s easy to get around Valletta on foot, one of Europe’s smallest capital cities. To give you an idea: It takes just 15 minutes to walk from one side to the other.
Floriana is just a 10-minute walk away from Valletta’s main entry point at City Gate. It’s a great option to stay, especially if you’re on a budget, with good Airbnb options around.
Yes, Valletta is a safe area to stay in. However, it’s always important to be aware of your surroundings just as you would be in main cities across Europe.
So, with that basic premise in mind, here’s what I suggest.
Onto the next section of this ultimate guide on where to stay in Valletta: Accommodation options. You can find a full list of recommendations here: Best Valletta Hotels, while Airbnb (more info below) offers self-catering options all over Valletta (and just outside the city in Floriana).
As for hotels, these are a few quick suggestions:
Please note: Prices vary depending on the time of year, so rather than giving you average price indications, there are buttons for each option that you can use to check current price trends and Valletta hotel deals.
Through Airbnb, you can get access to some amazing places, but cheap accommodation is a challenge to find there as well.
If you’re not on a tight budget, there’s a choice of stays with panoramic views of the Grand Harbour, with modernly refurbished apartments within ages-old buildings in the heart of town and few bad choices.
Here’s a selection of recommended places in Valletta, but there’s a lot more to choose from here: Airbnb Valletta: The 20 Best Apartments, Suites and Rooms
As I highlighted earlier in this guide, whether or not Valletta is a good place to stay during your holiday in Malta depends on what your main goals are for spending time in Malta. Here are the main takeaways to help you decide if Valletta is the ideal place to book your accommodation.
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Are you still weighing the pros and cons of staying in Valletta? Are you considering other places to stay? Don’t worry too much! Just remember, it all boils down to what you want to get out of your holiday to Malta. Here are some final remarks to keep in mind. Are you:
To help you narrow down your options, have a look at this article: Where to stay in Malta – What’s the best place for me?
You can also find more information about specific accommodation options by checking out these guides:
Have a look at this article: Where to stay in Malta – What’s the best place for me?
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Edward is the Founder and Editor of Malta Uncovered and author of two guidebooks on Malta and Valletta.
As a tourist-turned-expat with Maltese roots, he knows the islands inside out and helps thousands of visitors enjoy a memorable trip every year.
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