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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | View from room
Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property - evening/night
Staircase
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Historic elegance in Valletta's heart

Marble-floored corridors lead to a boutique sanctuary with soundproofed rooms away from Valletta's vibrant nightlife. A top-floor terrace with hot tub offers stunning sunrise views over Malta's historic skyline. Staff prepare breakfast for early flights and arrange personalized island excursions.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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57, St. Christopher Street, Valletta, 1462
  • Place, Mediterranean Conference Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort St. Elmo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (with Maltese Balcony)

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Valletta

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

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mediterranean Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malta Experience - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Noni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nenu the Artisan Baker - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gugar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Barrister

4-star hotel 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 hotel 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 hotel 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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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 1.50 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.
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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 hotel 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 hotel, 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 hotel.

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 hotel.

How close is The Barrister to downtown Valletta?

The Barrister is 0.1 mi away from Valletta.

The Barrister Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 313 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and welcoming staff. The hotel is in a great location close to all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was fine although little natural light as we were looking out at a wall across a narrow street, although the details said ‘city view’. The hotel management are very helpful about what to do and see. From the pictures on the website we were expecting a roof terrace for hotel guests however the roof terraces are attached to 3 rooms on the top floor only. There is no bar in the hotel which is unusual. The noise of the loud music coming from the bars around the corner into the early hours of the morning is awful, then the nearby construction work starts up before 7am. There seems little the hotel can do about this currently.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Barrister Hotel in Valletta to celebrate the New Year and had a wonderful time. The hotel location is excellent, in the centre of the city, and close to the main tourist attractions, bars, restaurants, buses and ferries. All the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Our room was a good size and comfortable, with all the amenities we needed, including a good sized walk-in shower. There was some noise from the local bars, due to being so central, but keeping the windows closed kept most of the noise out. Earplugs were provided but not needed. The continental breakfast was fresh with a good variety to choose from and staff were very attentive, offering a range of hot and cold drinks. We would recommend the Barrister to anyone wanting a boutique experience in the heart of Valletta.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good, but the bathroom is not appropriate to just take shower. Planned to have bath all the time. Also very noisy at night because close to the clubs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central Valletta location. Staff were always courteous and helpful. Room small but fresh. It is noisy in the surrounding streets so if you’re a light sleeper it may not be the hotel for you (although they do supply ear plugs!).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel, immaculately clean. Warm welcome, very friendly & helpful staff, manager Mark gave good advice for walking in the countryside. Room very spacious & comfortable. Good selection of items for breakfast. Would benefit from a bar, although there are plenty around. Major downside for me was the nightime noise from a neighbouring bar, it was SO LOUD and on Fri/Sat/Sun nights, this noise went on until 05:30-06:00 the next morning, from people singing, shouting & screaming. Not as noisy for as long, on weekdays, maybe the bar shut earlier than on the weekend. I sleep with silicone earplugs & music still too loud to sleep for me, husband coped a bit better as he would sleep on a washing line, during a firework display, though he was kept awake too at times. Local rules/street signs say noise to be kept down after 23:00 for the locals, but this is not enforced. Really enjoyed the break though, lots to see & do across Malta/Gozo/Comino, buses good but very busy. Fast ferries & gondolas good too. Everyone out & about very friendly, good range of restaurants to eat at, English widely spoken.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Too Loud
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and the hotel is beautiful but overall this is overpriced The main issue for us was the noise in our room coming from adjacent bars. There is not much to the hotel apart from a breakfast room, and the hero picture is misleading as it is a private terrace which is not accessible to most rooms We later stayed in a nicer, cheaper hotel very close
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davin

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

Great city bolt hole

Lovely hotel and amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in very walkable location. The staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, would stay here again. Hotel manager was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, exceeded expectations. It’s perfect for both short and longer stays in Malta, offering the comfort of a luxury with the convenience of being in the city center. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in the heart of Valletta. Friendly staff. Plenty of restaurants to choose from walking distance from The Barrister.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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