Valletta Lucente

Malta , Malta
Valletta, Saint Lucy, 20A
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Liye

Very nice location and nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Anne

The staff were lovely and the building was well located and also lovely.

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

Ian

Excellent, friendly staff. Artfully decorated and good views from room patios.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Mark

Beautiful boutique hotel in a great central location. Unfortunately that location also means a lot of noise from the neighbouring church and bars. The church bells will ring sporadically from dawn to dusk and the noise from the bars below goes on until 2am at the weekends!

Away from that, we had a beautiful room with 2 terraces! Great service at the free breakfast.

Recommended for a stay in central Valletta.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Cheryl

The decor was so unique. It was a great stay and the service fantastic. We were welcomed and treated so well. Thank you!

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Louis

Good people

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Brian

Owner was very friendly, breakfast was good and plentiful. The drawbacks were the bathroom was on a lower floor from the nedaleeping area and connected by a narrow spiral staircase. Area is also extremely noisy being one of the major party streets in Valentta

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Margarida

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Phillip

Amazing quirky rooms in the heart of Valletta. Clean rooms with comfy bed and everything needed to a short stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Mark

Wonderful view in Valletta

Very friendly and lots of personel touches. Amazing building in the heart of Valletta.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Kelly

Fabulous staff and accommodation. Great location

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Stayed in the Victoria room and it was gorgeous! Staff was great and breakfast was tasty. 10/10 would stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Larry

Valleta Love

A great hotel for location and the special ambiance in room décor. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2024

Stephen

Wonderful property for our short break

Unique property with amazing character. Our room was very spacious with both a sitting area and mezzanine bedroom. The covered balcony was a great place to sit and enjoy the sights and atmosphere below.

The owners were very friendly and helpful and the buffet breakfast very tasty.

The property was ideally situated in the middle of Valletta and handy for bars and restaurants. It provided easy access to Valletta for exploring the wonderful city.

We'd highly recommend this if you are visiting Valletta.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Jeremy Anthony

We had an amazing stay at Valletta Lucente. We stayed in the Lucia room and it was very well designed and thought out. The area is very busy but we enjoyed that we could walk right out the door to many cafes and restaurants.

The owners were also amazing. Our airline had lost our luggage and when it finally arrived and was going to be delivered, the courier needed to meet me with the bags since the hotel isn’t on a drivable street. Unfortunately we had an excursion scheduled at the only time they could drop them off that day. So instead of us missing our excursion or being without our bags for another day the owner said he would get the bags for us and he did and left them in our room. You couldn’t ask for better customer service with owners who go out of the way for their guests. My wife and I really appreciated it.

We will definitely stay here again

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Michael

Beautiful boutique experience on perhaps the coolest street in Valletta. Comfortable and stylish. Would definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Eddie

Beautiful unique property in the heart of Valletta

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Hazel

Beautifully maintained old palazzo in a good location. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Valletta is quite small and thus incredibly walkable. Nothing is more than a few minutes away. Would stay again.

If accessibility is a concern, the Layla penthouse may not be the best choice as there are a few stairs particularly between the two terraces and down to the bathroom (which does not have a door so that may not suit everyone). It does face the street where there are bars/restaurants that stay open late with music playing etc so if you are a light sleeper, this may also not be the best room for you.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2023

Victor

Great location, good room and the view from the top floor!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2023

Atom

Wonderful place, my absolute favorite place to stay in Valletta!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2023

Michelle

Hidden Gem

Amazing hotel in the heart of Valletta! Great spot especially if you want to feel the heartbeat of the city! Hosts were wonderful and knowledgeable! Would highly recommend! And don’t forget to buy a piece of their beautiful artwork to remind you of your stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Frank

Valetta Lucente is in a prime location in downtown Valetta although on a pedestrian only street which makes it a bit difficult when using Uber. However the hotel more than makes up for it. Interior quirky but really works. We arrived at 3:00 AM but staff were there to assist us. Didn't meet Charles till the second last day of our visit but previous reviews on both him and his wife and staff lived up to their reviews. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning a visit to Malta. I mentioned about quiet. When we arrived at 3:00 AM the street was very quiet but when we got up and went outside the hustle and bustle and noise was a shock! However the construction of the hotel (solid) meant that no sound penetrated to our room, believe me a huge bonus!
Congrats Charles, we will be back!
Frank D Ottawa October 15th 2023

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2023

Nicole

The owners made us feel welcome and the property is a awesome unique boutique hotel. Full of unique pieces the owners have collected. One thing to note this property does not have.a 24/7 reception even though Expedia gave us the information it did. We did not arrive until midnight due to delayed flights. We had provided our flight number so the owners were tracking our flight and waited for us to arrive.as we couldn’t be contacted. If I got the correct information I would have reached out to the hotel to arrange after hours check I as with a few of the other places on this trip. The owners were very gracious in waiting’ for us to arrive.highly recommend great location and beautiful hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Can’t say enough good things about this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Antoine

110 percent customer focused.

Excellent service. The owner even came to our taxi to assist in picking up our luggage to the premises. Never seen that before in my entire accommodation's needs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2023

Troy

Property was nicely located for us. Amazing historical sites and beautiful gardens and views within walking distance. So many restaurants to choose from and plenty of shopping for those interested in that.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2023

Takako

It was busy and noisy outside but family operated hotel was charming enough to please us. Each room is decorated differently. Our room was spacious with separate living room and bathroom. Breakfast was fresh and tasty homemade. It will be perfect for young adults to stay here. There are many bars and restaurants outside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2023

Dobrica

Our stay was amazing with an extremely helpful staff and a great location. The hotel and room were beautiful. Its a renovated palazzo that has an eclectic charm. The staff even let us leave our bags all day after check out so we could explore more before our evening flight.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

ALEXANDER

Lovely couple and VERY nice location.
lots of love from Colombia & Denmark

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

Lisa

This place was absolutely INCREDIBLE. By far our most favorite out of our whole entire trip! We regretted to only have one night at Lucente. It is incredibly charming and the attention to detail is perfect! Two terraces with a view of cathedrals, church bells ringing. Dramatic double doors that opened onto them. It is by far and large our most favorite and beautiful place we’ve ever stayed! Right outside of the hotel is the most charming cobblestone alleyway with steps full of restaurants and bars and we even decided at 11 PM to go back out for a nightcap. Do yourself a favor and fit this into your itinerary! You will not regret it. It was so special.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2023

Jenifer

This was the most charming boutique hotel, stylishly decorated, the beds were dreamy, and although the location is lively, it was quiet within the hotel. The owners and staff made great recommendations and were very accommodating-all the special little details! 10 outta 10 would stay again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2023

Verified traveler

Just fantastic

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Highly recommend!

Amazing stay! The owners were so kind and so helpful, it was a great experience staying here, would highly recommend it. Thank you so much again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2023

DiAnna

Must-Stay in Valletta

Honestly, quite late in leaving this, but someone asked me for a recommendation in Malta, and I had to come back to leave a review! I was in Valletta in December, and had a fantastic time at Valletta Lucente.

The accommodation is in a fantastic central location in Valletta, and is above the ceramics shop also owned by the family. It is a very short walking distance from St. John's Co-Cathedral, and a brief walk to major bus transport hubs which made it easy to get around the rest of Malta.

Hosts were lovely and helpful, and the the breakfast every morning was freshly made.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2022

Frank

Very welcoming( Alexander from the front desk was very nice). Great location and beautiful place. Unfortunately, the bathroom was not as clean and water would go under and make a mess.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2022

Joan

Breakfast was exceptional. Charlie was very welcoming and helpful when our luggage didn’t arrive for two days. The location is perfect to easily walk to everything in Valletta. There was nothing we didn’t like.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2022

Victor

Great hotel in Valletta

Very nice hotel right in the middle of Valletta. Very close to all attractions and restaurants. The room we stayed in was on the 4 floor with view on the harbor. The staff was super friendly and would help us with all the questions we have. The parking is not easy if you have a car. One we used was in 10 minutes walking distance from hotel which would fill out after 8am till 5 pm and after 6 pm.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2022

Cristina

It is a beautiful place, the room was in 3 different floors and it had a spiral staircase, the vew from the top balcony was magnificent!!!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2022

Annabel

So beautiful

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2022

Brian

Added tremendous value to my Malta experience. The staff could not have been more lovely. The fine touches and attention to detail set a high standard for my future travels.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2022

Gillian

On arrival our room the light did not come on so was dark, my husband crossed to switch the light on but tripped on a low table not visible in the dark, grazing his leg so badly we spent 7 hours at the hospital to be stitched up and had 3 follow up visits and a holiday ruined. The table was a dangerous hazard in a dark room and we feel the hotel was responsible for the accident.
There is no mention on the web that the hotel is located on a very steep road that no taxi or car can access so is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
There is no access to a roof terrace unless staying in one of the penthouse rooms.
We felt the breakfast offered was picnic food - cold meats, cheese, pickles, quiche, no sweet pastries, eggs or toast etc

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2022

Guy

A charming and stylish treat.

Characterful style bijou hotel with charming hosts - The whole team were always attentive & helpful.
Little touches like home cooked dishes for breakfast & bedtime stories were a lovely addition.
The private terrace with harbour views was a great place to rest with a glass or two in the evenings!
Highly recommended for a special place to stay in the centre of town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2022

Olivia

Beautiful stay in a magical setting!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2022

Maria

Aesthetically pleasing hotel! Great location and the most friendly staff. Charles is an excellent host. I hope to come back again one day

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2022

Marketa

Absolutely fabulous! A great location, friendly staff, stunning room and delicious breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2022

Sascha Edgina

What a wonderful stay in central Valletta! We enjoyed 9 days in the Layla Penthouse, with a comfortable seating area outside and great views of the city.

Lots of sites, shops and restaurants close by, and a 10 minute walk max to the bus terminal. It was quite noisy until around midnight, which we expected from a central location.

Hosts Dorothy and Charles were lovely and very knowledgeable of the best places to go on the island. The homemade maltese buffet breakfasts were delicious - especially the cakes!

We had a wonderful holiday and would definitely stay here again when visiting Malta.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2022

Anthony

Great place good location with excellent views. Restored and adapted with style and grace.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2022

James

Excellent location, right in the heart of Valletta, The owners are absolutely charming and more than happy to offer help and advice for what to see and do in Malta. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel is a blend of retro and modern, which gives it a unique interesting vibe.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2021

Scott

Dorothy and Charlie were amazing hosts and made our stay very special. They were always available to help with local information, transportation, and great stories about how they renovated this really unique building. The whole place is full of original artwork and amazing design touches. Breakfast cooked by Charlie was a gourmet affair. This is a one of a kind place and Dorothy and Charlie added so much to the stay with special touches and great hospitality.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2021

beatrice

very central location . very friendly hosts

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2021

Amazing hotel full of charm

Some words to describe this hotel:
Romantic
Exceptional
Friendly
Antiques
Bespoke
Boutique
Welcoming
5 star
Charming
Classical
Modern
Central
Stunning breakfast

I stay in about 10 hotels per year and this place is a firm favourite. If going to Valletta- stay here, you will not be disappointed. Charles and Dorothy are professional hoteliers. They are the friendliest, most sincere owners and they will be winning awards very soon.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2021

Jonathan

Excellent boutique hotel

Great little boutique hotel in a restored 400 year old building. Excellent location: in the middle of everything and near the ferries.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2021

edgar

Wonderful boutique hotel in 15th century palace. Penthouse room(Layla) has a wonderful harbor view. Very gracious hosts, and fantastic location. Very good restaurants two minute walk away.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2021

Robin

Family atmosphere

Charles and Dorothy treated us like family. Huge breakfast with quiche, sausage and baked goods all made by Charles. Half a block off Merchant street in old part of Valletta so walking distance from cathedral and many museums. Thanks very much.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The husband and wife proprietors of this town house hotel were extremely helpful and courteous.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

I absolutely love this property,it’s so clean and beautiful the entire place is very eclectic mixed with classic architecture. I had a fabulous time there breakfast is delicious they had a wide range of foods which is great because I’m highly allergic to gluten. The building is situated in a little alcove from the main street so it’s an easy walk, you’re literally within the entire center of Violetta. The customer service of the staff was absolutely wonderful they sat down with me showed me were everything was on a map and they have a lot of great ideas for places to eat as well as things to do and see, really just absolutely fantastic. I would absolutely stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2021

Johanna

Magical. Joyful. Relaxing. Special.

We stayed in the Layla Penthouse Suite and loved every moment of our stay. The 2-tiered balcony with breath-taking views of the Harbor; the comfortable and beautiful canopy bed; the overall design and comfort of the suite in a 400 year old building; the homemade breakfast and room amenities - it was the absolutely perfect place for a couple to enjoy Malta. The innkeeper couple who runs the hotel sets the tone for a truly memorable stay and from the first moment, you know you are somewhere unique and exceptional. The location in Valletta is unbeatable. The price is quite reasonable given the level of accommodation and amenities. We were given an orientation to Malta and Gozo as soon as we arrived and educated on everything from the best sightseeing and shopping to smartest use of busses, ferries, and taxis. Plus, the innkeepers run one of the best souvenir shops in Valletta, and even hand-make some of the ceramics they sell. We knew we had chosen the best place to stay in Valletta as soon as we walked in the door. If you want to stay somewhere unforgettable, stay at Valletta Lucente. Worth many return trips.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2020

Phil

We had a fabulous time in Valletta and being in the centre was a big plus. The room we stayed in was brilliant. Very old building with many intersting designs - certainly nothing like the big chain hotels. And the view from the terrace at the top cant be beaten. The owners were brilliant, friendly and always willing to help. I cant recommend this guest house more - it was perfevt for us.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2020

Andrzej

We like everyting, owners, staff, breakfast, room decor, location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Perfect--Don't stay anywhere else

Wow, is all I can say. Perfect location, excellent service, and the rooms were amazing. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Valletta.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

My friend and I had a lovely stay at Valletta Lucente. The view from our balcony was amazing, breakfast was such a great spread, and the staff was so kind and always happy to answer our questions. We'd be very happy to return someday!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2020

sarah

Beautiful building, but needs improvements

This hotel could be amazing. There are a few major issues. The location is great. The rooms are beautiful. The bedding and towels are 5 star. The problems...breakfast was terrible. Very little hot water. And why no bathroom doors?! We stayed in two different rooms (more on that later), and neither had a bathroom door. We are a loving couple, but a couple who like some level of privacy.
We stayed in the top floor room, which is three levels. The first floor is the toilet, and sinks. Spiral staircase up to an outdoor patio (huge and beautiful, even with no view). Another round of spiral staircase to the bedroom. The shower is in the bedroom. Up the spiral staircase again to the huge top floor patio, with a stupendous view of the water. Amazing. The shower featured two rain-shower heads. Which would have been wonderful, but there isn't enough hot water for one person to take a shower, let alone two. There are no nightlights, so if you have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, you risk life and limb or you have to turn on the lights. On our second night the mosquitoes came. We have traveled around the world, and mosquitoes can be an issue in many places. But we must have killed about 30. No sleep what so ever. We checked the windows and the doors and couldn't figure out where they were coming from. Finally, at about 6am we found a window, hidden behind a plant on the stairway. No window pane. Just an open window. We got no sleep and request

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2019

charlie

Fantastic charming find in top area near it all

We splurged and stayed in one of the top suites with a roof deck. Actually, we had TWO roof decks! Very nice location and nice views. But be careful, there is a narrow spiral staircase that may be scary for older guests inside the room that you'll need to navigate to get to bedroom area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2019

Wayne

Have enabled the feel of Malta wirh superbly, friendly and charming character of this 400 year old buildong. The staff are great, very helpful with the convenience of staying in the heart of Valenta. A 5 rating from me and would definitively recommend Lucente as a place of choice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic location and central. Great hotel, lovely room. The selection at breakfast would be my only gripe. Some pastries would have been good!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2019

Cathy

A rare gem antique and boutique chic!

This is more than a hotel. It’s a 450 year old palazzio with every room redone in a unique and fabulous way filled with antiques but modern and chic at the same time. The owner, Charlie, and receptionist, Sunita, are charming and welcoming. The hotel is on a quiet pedestrian street. Write to Charlie and he will arrange pick-up at the airport (€20). We left before breakfast but Sunita left us a wonderful selection of her home made pastries and several pieces of fruit. Valletta is so beautiful and so easily walkable. This is the perfect lodging. One last note: Charlie has a shop in the lobby where he sells unique and one of a kind pottery hand painted by his 23 artists. You’ll definitely want to check that out. We purchased a fabulous piece and we’re lucky enough to meet the artist. Don’t miss this place. We were treated to a tour of several rooms. Spring for the penthouse with its outdoor patio and views of the Grand Harbor!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

Steve

We'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

We were very glad that we chose Valletta Lucente for our accommodation in Valletta. The location is ideal. The hosts and staff are charming and very helpful. Breakfasts were generous and delicious with a number of homemade items. The room was gorgeous with only a slight lighting glitch indicating a nod toward form over function. We quickly forgot about it. If we ever travel to Valletta again we will definitely stay there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Charles was very helpful re restaurants to go to and pkaces to see.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely b&b, beautifully decorated and full of character, in an excellent, central location. Loved our airy, spacious room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Really unique room, lucreza, at top of property. Split over three floors. Cosy setting with huge balcony

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2019

Peter

What a find! A perfect boutique hotel.

Lucente is a beautiful building, carefully and tastefully restored by its owners, in a fantastic location right in the centre of Valletta. The owners couldn’t have been more friendly and caring, even down to making the jams and cakes served at breakfast themselves. The beds were the most comfortable we have known and each room is individually designed. What a wonderful ‘find’ Valletta Lucente was and it suited us perfectly. We miss it already and will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Gina

We arrived early in the morning and were allowed to leave our baggage at the hotel. The offered us breakfast and made wonderful recommendations of what to see and do in Malta while we were there. Extremely friendly!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2019

Robert

Beautiful boutique hotel . Very hospitable Friendl

Beautiful boutique hotel . Very hospitable Friendly owners . Superb location . Right in central Valletta - historic sites, shops , bars , restaurants all just around the corner . Highly recommend this place for a few nights visit to Valletta.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2019

DMW

Charles and his team go out of their way to make your stay feel like a second home. They're very helpful with sightseeing tips and their breakfast spread is fresh and delicious.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2019

Gerard

Business trip

Nicely renovated boutique hotel with very friendly owners. Rooms stylishly decorated with local antiques. Hotel is in the heart of the old city and was created by combining three houses without loosing the original character. Owners were very welcoming and helpful during my stay. The breakfast in the morning is full of fresh produce and freshly baked cakes and pastries.