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The Central guesthouse

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near St. Johns Co - Cathedral

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Triq Santa Monika, 48, Pieta, Malta, PTA 1113
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pieta

In Gwardamanġa .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Grand Harbour and 2 miles (3 km) of Valletta Ferry Terminal with a stay here. University of Malta and City Gate are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sliema Ferry - 7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke's Snack Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mile End - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Busy Bee Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Factory - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Central guesthouse

3-star guest house near St. Johns Co - Cathedral
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at The Central guesthouse.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gwardamanġa guesthouse.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Central guesthouse offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Gwardamanġa guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 to 15 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (79 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 to 15 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Central guesthouse to the airport?

The Central guesthouse is 5 mi (17-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Central guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Central guesthouse.

How close is The Central guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 14.6 mi (39-min drive) from Mellieha Bay and 16.6 mi (50-min drive) from Paradise Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Central guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Central guesthouse, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 10 and 15 per person.

Is there a casino at The Central guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Dragonara Casino (7-min drive) and Oracle Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Central guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Central guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Central guesthouse have a pool?

The Central guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does The Central guesthouse have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Central guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Central guesthouse to downtown Gwardamanġa?

The Central guesthouse is 0.2 mi away from Gwardamanġa.

The Central guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing! Super kind and helpful! The room was very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, quiet area 30 minute walk into Valletta. Food available and is great. Staff were wonderful and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for walking into Valletta, taxis are cheap on Bolt, Excellent friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel. Just 200 metres away from a former residence of the future Queen of England between 1949 and 1951. Currently being renovated. Thank you Tony and Sam U.K
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay; great check-in; we really appreciated the washing machine!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed 7 nights. Rodianne is an angel. So warm and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia, London

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

gianfranco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Romana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room, enjoyed the balcony & the street view with Valletta in the horizon just a couple of km
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly. Room was clean and in great condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ezzeldin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very comfortable and cosy. Lots of ammenities and everything you would need. Staff were very friends and breakfast was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donoven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hosts were incredibly helpful. The stay isn't located in a best place to see all of Malta, but it's nice and quiet at night. Well-worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Break

Really nice place to stay. Excellent apartments with a dishwasher, cooker, microwave and fridge in the room. A small balcony was attached to my room. Excellent shower with good water flow. I didn’t eat in the restaurant but the food looked very nice. Not much in the surrounding areas so you generally had to get a bus to see things. There are several bus stops within a 10 minute walk of the building. 4 or 7 day travel cards can be bought at the airport and are really good value. There is a combination lock on the front door, one of the numbers is a bit “sticky” and you have to hold it until it registers.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mohit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and comfortable, the staff were exceptionally polite, and the location offered excellent connectivity to public transport. The peaceful surroundings made the stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was to a very high standard. Very easy reach to Valletta, staff all very friendly and helpful.
The marina is very close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely hotel. The location is central but quiet. The room is modern, spacious and includes a kitchen (with dishwasher!) and a washing machine. Breakfast was included and the food was good and a lot. The staff are very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda, Los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The good: The people working there were excellent and would do anything you asked of them. Washing machine was amazing g to have in my room. The bad: Walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. The sheets were really old and pilled and need to be thrown away. The pillows were the same way and need to be replaced. Booked an airport transfer through their link and was scammed out of $40. This isn’t really the best area in Malta and I wish I had stayed in a more touristy area where there are restaurants and shops. Buses were always late or didn’t show up and were always packed full of people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was great! Clean and spacious. Decent location with only a short uber ride to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Reem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the amenities cannot be beat! Full kitchenette and washer/dryer. 30 minute walk/hike to downtown Valletta. One note for people who like to sleep in. Church bells go off around 8am every morning. Beautiful and musical, but hard to sleep through
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Signal Mtn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for a weekend getaway. Breakfast took over an hour - consider a buffet for people to come and go. We were three and the sofa was not a fold out. Other than that they had great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central indeed, but ...

Friendly and professional service, with a quiet accommodation not far from the central parts of town. The room was a good size, and the air conditioning was a big plus. That said, this place is comparable to a typical Airbnb stay—shampoo in single-use sachets, soap in a dispenser you have to stomp on to get anything out, a worn-out shower cabin, and reused pillowcases that really should have been thrown away a long time ago. In other words, they cut costs wherever they can which is odd, considering they probably serve Malta’s most expensive breakfast in what feels like a small school cafeteria. Conclusion: If you can afford it, choose something better. A three out of five rating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was perfect for me!

The people were kind and helpful, it had all the amenities and it was so close to the marina. Nice cool air conditioning to escape the August heat. It was exactly what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025