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San Karlu Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Malta Experience

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Superior Suite, Patio, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region
  • Malta Experience
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Patio, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Valletta

Central Valletta getaway .With a stay at this Valletta hotel, you'll be steps from Manoel Theatre and Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Strait Street and Grand Harbour are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sliema Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Str.Eat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Sotto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪67 Kapitali - ‬3 min walk

About this property

San Karlu Hotel

4-star hotel near Malta Experience
You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at San Karlu Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Valletta hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
San Karlu Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Valletta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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, debit cards, and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Property is also known as

San Karlu Hotel Hotel
San Karlu Hotel Valletta
San Karlu Hotel Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

How close is San Karlu Hotel to the airport?

San Karlu Hotel is 5.9 mi (32-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does San Karlu Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at San Karlu Hotel.

How close is San Karlu Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.2 mi (11-min drive) from St George's Beach and 16.8 mi (45-min drive) from Mellieha Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does San Karlu Hotel offer free breakfast?

San Karlu Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at San Karlu Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dragonara Casino (10-min drive) and Oracle Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at San Karlu Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at San Karlu Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does San Karlu Hotel have a pool?

San Karlu Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does San Karlu Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is San Karlu Hotel to downtown Valletta?

San Karlu Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Valletta.

San Karlu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 155 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Francesca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, very clean room was perfect good size, loved the dressing gown with slippers, we had a safe and cooler fridge, staff very friendly, breakfast was great a good choice, if there was anything we needed staff were very helpful. Perfect location easy to get about, walking distance to the square restaurant and bars, shops… Definitely will recommend this place and if I was to go back to Malta I definitely would stay at the same place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless. Breakfast was good. The location was within walking distance too many attractions and to the ferry. The only drawback about Valletta was the walking up and downstairs. But that had nothing to do with the property. I would stay there again. There were lots of great restaurants and nightlife very close to the hotel. But the hotel was extremely quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui Leng

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

Nice cosy place away from noise but near main area

It's a lovely cosy hotel near the main attractions of Valletta yet quiet enough. The convenience store and pizza place Sally port is near enough to grab quick bites and groceries on rainy day. The reception staffs are nice and friendly and willing to help (water bottle refills and guide tips on getting around). The breakfast staff manager in suit was helpful and attentive. Housekeeping staffs were clean and prompt. Will recommend this for stay in Valletta
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Hotels.Com gave me the wrong address for the Hotel

I enjoyed the hotel - when l got there ! Hotels.Com gave me the wrong address and l spent great deal of time dragging my luggage all over the pedestrian centre of Valletta trying to find it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

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

Wonderful experience in Malta.

Very happy about our stay at San Karlu Hotel. The rooms were spacious and modern with all amenities. The breakfast was outstanding and the employees were great. The hotel was centrally located surrounded by historic buildings and great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Very nice rooms. Easy access to everywhere in Valletta.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ekaterina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yuen Tai Tiffany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a great stay. However, the area within a 2-3 minute walk from the hotel felt a bit quiet and secluded, with quite a few vacant houses around. It’s worth being a little cautious when coming and going.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a quiet pedestrianised location (so taxi’s cannot get directly outside the front door but the staff were very willing to help with our luggage) and it is convenient for exploring Valletta on foot (a particular gem is the nearby Manoel Theatre which runs a tour with an actor as guide). The hotel is modern inside and we chose a room with a balcony which made a big difference for our 10 night stay (Malta has high humidity). Staff were very helpful and cleanliness was excellent. The inclusive breakfast was very good although the breakfast area is on the small size (space is generally at a premium in Valletta). Really enjoyed our stay helped by booking some heavily subscribed events before arriving (e.g. ‘Underground Valletta’ and ‘Valletta Resounds’ which is also a good way of seeing the Co-Cathedral as well without the queues), We also bought a ‘Heritage Pass’ and a bus pass (which includes a boat tour of the harbours and some ferries e.g. to Gozo although the bus timetable for some of the longer routes should be taken with a pinch of salt). The hotel does not have a restaurant but there are plenty within easy walking distance. Particularly liked Gambit (Old Bakery St.) and Ambrosia (Archbishop St.) although advance booking is probably sensible.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Nice central hotel with pool

Great hotel in central location. Lovely rooftop pool. Nice buffet breakfast. Rooms needed air con to be turned on (we asked as it was stuffy but were tokd they didn’t have it on in April)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb staff and service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and were given a room early but it was in an inner courtyard and it was a bit claustrophobic. So, we asked for another room and went out for lunch. We came back and the hotel gave us the best room in the hotel with a large outside patio with the only jacuzzi tub in the hotel. After a long day of walking around Valletta it was nice to soak our tired bodies in the hot tub. We spent an enjoyable 3 nights at the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

A week in La Valletta

Outstanding staff!! All very attentive to our needs would it be for the breakfast, providing directions or advice. Breakfast was very good and they even offered a bag when we departed early at check out. Superb location; close to many restaurants and amenities and historical places. Be aware that the AC or heat is centrally controlled and if you book a room with a garden view, there is limited air circulation so the room might be a bit humid. Aside from that, immaculate room and staff. We recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clayton

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very nice and great accommodating staff. The breakfast was good quality and plentiful. Our stay in April would not allow the cooling to work as the whole system is set to heating until it becomes “cooling season” not sure what that is but our first room was 25 degrees and didn’t get below 23 even with the window fully open
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and had the room with the hot tub. This was great as it was too cold for a swim. Room is large and comfy bed slight smell from drain in bathroom so left the extractor fan on. Breakfast was great with large selection and staff very attentive. Great location in Valletta as quiet but easy to get to centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

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

Excellent hotel and location

Great hotel in excellent location. Very modern and 5 min walk from the centre woth an abundance of fab restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025