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San Karlu Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to 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
Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Ferry
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 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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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

  • ‪Noni - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Bridge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria - ‬2 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.

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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.

Reviews

San Karlu Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing rooms! Staff were very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Glendale

Everything looks new, the
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hotel. Good pool facility and friendly bar by the pool. Breakfast was good (albeit strange tasting butter)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Joanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff members were friendly, helpful yet professional at all times Excellent location Very clean Breakfast was good but butter tasted ‘off’-maybe should be kept on ice when out of fridge I woukd definitely stay at San Karlu hotel again for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was SO friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrida

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

10/10 Excellent

Subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and sincere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Godrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.?Very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Facilities very clean and modern the roof top pool was a much needed after a long day walking. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only slight would be cramped at breakfast if busy around peak times and the rooms lack natural light but that didnt bother us and was great for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and near to the city centre but most of all , the staff was excellent - special shout outs to Florian, Roniel , Santosh and Cyrus .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your review has a great tone and conveys a positive experience! Here's a slightly polished version Had a great stay and would love to return. The hotel was clean and in a quiet location, yet just a short walk from the main streets of Valletta. Excellent breakfast selection and friendly, helpful staff. We especially loved the rooftop pool and pool bar – perfect for enjoying an Aperol Spritz!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect base for exploring the city and surrounding areas. Situated in a quiet street, no noise at night and only a few minutes walk from the centre. Great variety of breakfast options, all yummy. Very clean and modern hotel, staff always friendly and working hard. Pool area is a bonus, lovely place to cool off after sight seeing. Good cocktails at the pool bar! Would highly recommend if visiting Valetta.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel Liam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect, it’s in an ideal location to get to most of the bars, restaurants as well as the tourist attractions! The hotel was clean, very modern and the room was very spacious, very clean and very well presented, we loved the little touches such as the robes, slippers and the little hamper of stuff you may need such as a vanity kit and moisturiser. The staff at the hotel were very accommodating, friendly and happy to help every second of the day! The pool was a perfect edition, it was very clean and the area around it was always presentable! The rooftop bar staff were amazing! The bar Itself served both food and snacks, with the staff bringing them over to where you were located! If there weren’t any towels available upon entering the pool deck, the staff were happy to help and radio down for some to be brought up, they then brought them over to you at your sun lounger or table! All in all, we couldn’t pick any faults with this hotel! It was perfect for us! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal hotel with very welcoming rooftop pool.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small hotel was very well located for visiting the old city of Valletta. The reception staff were most helpful. Breakfast was delicious. The room was comfortable and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at San Karlu in Valletta. The hotel is tucked down a charming alleyway in a traditional building, which adds to the charm. Everything was super clean and well looked after. Our room was a great size for a few nights – comfy bed, good aircon, and plenty of hanging space. The rooftop pool was a real highlight — the perfect way to unwind after exploring the beautiful streets of Valletta and the Three Cities. The only downside was the breakfast — a bit limited and cramped, but honestly, for the price point, you can’t expect everything. There are plenty of fantastic cafés nearby for a proper coffee and pastry fix. The location is quiet at night but within easy walking distance to all the action for dinner and drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Overall, a fantastic little hotel at a great value. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the centre of Valletta, but away from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Windsor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a quiet part of Valletta. Short walk to centre, 10 minutes to bus station. Good breakfasts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and clean and his position is perfect for anyone who wants to walk around Valletta. Is very close to restaurants and bars and other points of interest.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Lymington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my girlfriend visited Malta for the first time over half-term and stayed at the San Karlu for three nights. The hotel was lovely, with nice rooms and a delicious breakfast. The pool was also lovely to visit, with the rooftop bar a bonus! The only feedback we'd give is that the pool could do with being heated, especially for when the sun goes down, and also the railings around the pool could do with glass or perspex layer to block out the wind - it can get a little chilly on the roof! Otherwise a lovely stay and we'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolis

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Rudolph

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice property in a great location, with nice and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025