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The Barrister

4.0 star property
4-star property near Grand Harbour

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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | View from room
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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Staircase

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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57, St. Christopher Street, Valletta, 1462
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Ferry
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort St. Elmo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (with Maltese Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Valletta

City center retreat .Within a 5-minute walk of this Valletta property, you'll find Grand Harbour and Mediterranean Conference Centre. Also, Fort St. Elmo is within half a mile (1 km) and St George's Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sliema Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Bridge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grain Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Barrister

4-star property near Grand Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Barrister also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star Valletta property is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Barrister offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Valletta property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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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 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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

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.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Barrister Hotel Valletta
Barrister Valletta
The Barrister Hotel Malta/Valletta
The Barrister Hotel
The Barrister Valletta
The Barrister Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Barrister to the airport?

The Barrister is 6.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Barrister have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Barrister.

How close is The Barrister to the beach?

This property is 5.1 mi (10-min drive) from St George's Beach and 13.6 mi (38-min drive) from Golden Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Barrister offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Barrister, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Barrister?

No, there is no casino at this property, but Dragonara Casino (10-min drive) and Oracle Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Barrister?

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

Is there free parking at The Barrister?

Free parking is not available at this property.

Does The Barrister have a pool?

The Barrister does not have a pool.

Does The Barrister have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Barrister have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this property.

How close is The Barrister to downtown Valletta?

The Barrister is 0.1 mi away from Valletta.

Reviews

The Barrister Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 287 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

annemarie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Street closed off. Massive Crane overhead. Bags of rubbish dumped in the doorway of the derelict building next door .Outside of hotel area very unappealing. Music from carmens club on next street was unbelievable. It was so noisy until at least 2am or maybe later , then when the music stops got to listen to the revellers for a further hour. If this is what you enjoy then this hotel will suit you .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arianna, Myrtle Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place! Only minor issue was that the bathroom only had a tub not a shower.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, classy boutique style hotel within a historical building. All of the staff were fantastic and made our stay feel as though we were staying with good friends. The owner has a wealth of knowledge about Malta and the best attractions to see as well as suggestions of the best restaurants at reasonable prices. The hotel is also perfectly situated for exploring Valletta on foot. The owner and all of the staff worked hard to ensure that our stay was a memorable experience and we were made to feel valued and special.
Welcoming facade of the hotel in the evening
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with partner
Property in good location and good breakfast. Very noisy music very late despite ear plugs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Perfect city-center boutique hotel

Really enjoyed my time here - spent a week and was a lovely little home base in Malta. Rooms all very thoughtfully designed with high-quality linens and toiletries. Breakfast was above and beyond relative to a boutique hotel of this size, with plenty of delicious options and an extremely attentive staff. Everyone in the hotel was very kind and welcoming, and hotel owner Mark goes out of his way to get to know his guests and provide everything they need to have a wonderful stay. If you’re looking for a chain-style hotel with silent rooms and an enormous buffet, I might look elsewhere, but if you want to stay at a lively, top-quality boutique hotel at the heart of a European city, Barrister is the place to go. I swear by Rick Steves in Europe and could definitely see this spot in his guide if he had one for Malta. The excellent ratings are well-earned.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit noisy late in the evening from neighbouring bars but did not detract from the overall excellent experience. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every way! The room was very well appointed, bed was comfortable, and service was spot-on! Breakfast was fresh and tasty. The manager was like a casual concierge, providing ideas and information to make our trip even better. I give the Barrister 11 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair, Nuneaton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff very friendly. Rooms comfy and clean. It's by Strait St so not library quiet nearby, but that was no issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff OK. Underwhelming breakfast options (probably because this is a small hotel). Very noisy from adjacent streets until early hours of the morning due to the number of bars playing very loud music. Impossible to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Clyde Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel with excellent location. Some rooms & the cafeteria require stairway access.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anatoliy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark and his team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was all we wanted it to be. Mark is very knowledgeable about Malta and helped us with deciding on days out. We booked room 42 with its own terrace and hot tub, which insured we had fantastic views for the NYE fireworks. Complimentary bubbly in the fridge on arrival along with snacks and soft drinks. I dont think we would change a thing. Don't be put off by the location, although very close to some noisy bars, the rooms are very sound proof and they supply earplugs as a back up, although we didn't need them. The bed was so comfortable obe of the best ive slept on and im fussy. They really think of everything you might have forgotten..Complimentary top class toiletries, shaving kit, dental kit, sewing kit, nail file, cotton buds the works. Thank you for such a magnificent stay we will be back 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BORIS

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Owner engaged with all guests and made helpful suggestions of where to visit and how to get there. Very customer-focused.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Is located in the center of the town, easy to walk to the ferry, bus or just enjoying the views of this amazing city. The hotel is comfortable, the staff is very professional and friendly. The only cons I have to mention is the sounds from the bars🎵 at night, it can be loud! But, the hotel will provide ear plugs😁. We had breakfast 🍳included with was great. The owner Mark is very knowledgeable about places and how to get there, definitely if you need help ask him.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic small hotel

Fantastic small hotel, great location. Walkable to everything in Valletta. Staff is friendly & helpful. Mark, the owner is outgoing, enthusiastic about Malta & as helpful as he could be. His recommendation for a driver on Gozo was spot on. Martin picked us up at the ferry & drove us around Gozo for the day at a reasonable price. My only problem was noise Friday night from the bars nearby. But we were supplied ear plug, & with the window closed it wasn't really a problem. I would recommend the Barrister to anyone visiting Valletta!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lovely staff. Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and lovely people very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A real find, can't fault it. Already recommending to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a small amount of rooms, maybe around 20. Staff were very friendly to us and helpful with recommendations for bars/restaurants and tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024