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…
Must-see hotels in Malta
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…
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…
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…
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…
Valletta
Named after the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, this new hotel has just five suites furnished with antiques and filling a traditional Valletta…
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
VV's three lovely rooms were all designed by renowned local architect Chris Briffa, with beautiful use of colour, poured-concrete walls, design-classic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Victoria (Rabat)
Just 10 rooms fill this restored 1890 townhouse on Victoria's main street. Overflowing pot plants enliven the reception, and the rooms are decorated in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mdina
This 17th-century palazzo contains 17 soft-hued duplex suites filled with antiques and original artworks; some have fabulous vistas. With sweeping views,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Northern Malta
Featuring colourful Moroccan and Asian design accents, the Splendid Guesthouse is a cool and welcoming travellers' guesthouse. All rooms have a private…
Victoria (Rabat)
Run by the friendly Joe and Gina, Maria Townhouse has just a couple of spotless rooms and a great-value self-contained apartment with a full kitchen…
Comino
This old-fashioned four-star hotel is the only place to stay and eat (guests only) on the island. It has 95 rooms at San Niklaw Bay and 46 bungalows at…
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…
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…
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,…
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
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'…
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…
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…
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,…
Victoria (Rabat)
Spanning two floors atop a shopping mall and cafes, the Duke's opening has added boutique hotel style to downtown Victoria. Because the hotel's layout was…
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…
Gozo
Cornucopia and its copious accommodation options are set in and around a converted farmhouse about 1km north of the village square. Four-star…
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…
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…
