San Karlu

Malta , Malta
Valletta, Triq San Karlu
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10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Sarah

Really liked our stay. Staff were all super friendly and lovely - from the front desk to the restaurant. Very helpful with recommendations. Room was cleaned very well each day. Location was good - very walkable to everything in Valletta. Manager was super helpful too and kindly moved us to a larger room when it became available.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Suzanne

Great communication pre-stay! Fantastic staff throughout the hotel. Friendly and helpful 24 hour reception, wonderful greetings and always making sure everything was making your holiday pleasant. Every area was sparkling clean and the rooms were superb. The free morning breakfast buffet was a great way to start your day, fresh sliced fruits, local pastries, hot breakfast as well. Thank you all for making our stay in Valletta extra special.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2026

Ryan

There is no air conditioning in the bedrooms. The hotel states it has air conditioning and a swimming pool, neither was true. The hotel was set on heating mode during the entirety of the stay and the rooms were far too hot as a result. The hotel staff offered a fan for the room. The swimming pool was not open during the entire stay. Nice location and a decent breakfast on offer.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Harry

Room was clean and staff were great

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Meredith

Perfect location, central but quiet. Lovely staff, breakfast, rooftop pool bar and room!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Mary

Loved everything about this hotel:
great staff, interesting layout and rooms, super quiet location, dramatic rooftop deck and we really appreciated the assistance of Patricia on the desk! We had a sudden need for a hotel for two nights and couldn’t be happier we found this one.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Ross

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Jahed Mohammed

Clean environment and hostesses were welcoming and kind.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Michelle

Lovely staff, quiet clean rooms, would stay again 😀

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Andrew

Clean, courteous and excellent breakfast

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

Mary

Fantastic small hotel, away from the crowds but well within easy reach of everything Valetta has to offer.

Rooms were modern, well appointed, spotless with 5* amenities. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was good/just what was needed.
We had a studio with balcony and hot tub...but the room was small and certainly not a studio. My parents double room was probably more spacious. This is why I have only given 4 stars instead of 5 stars.

Careful if you use the car service for pickup...we were late to request this and the car that collected us must have been the oldest, dirtiest car Valetta had to offer! BOLT/UBER is easy and a safer and more reasonably priced bet.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Josephine

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the San Karlu Hotel. The building itself was in a fantastic location, easily accessible to sights and restaurants, and moreover characterful and kept spotlessly clean. Well appointed room and the breakfast was outstanding. Last but not least, all the team of staff were friendly and welcoming - thank you! We hope to return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Frank

Very central to valletta for shoping, histotrical sites and going on excursions was very convenient. Really suited me a lone traveller. Stayed 4 nights but wish I could be there longer.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Nicholas

All good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

David John

We were very impressed how professional, helpful, courteous and friendly the staff are.
The hotel itself was spotless, there wasn't one area that was not up to a high standard.
Our bedroom, while not the biggest, was very clean, the bed was very comfortable, terrific shower and in-room tea & coffee were supplied daily as were fresh towels.
The breakfast was included and it was excellent. A wide range of food, hot drinks and fruit juices were on offer.
The hotel has a rooftop bar, sun bathing area and a small pool. Its a great suntrap up there.
The hotel is situated at the heart of Valletta. It is a 10min walk from most of the major attractions, restaurants and bars in rhe city centre. The only thing I would tell people to consider is that to walk from the hotel to the main area in Valletta is up a steep hill.If you are a little infirm or unsteady walking uphill, this hotel may not be for you but my wife and I are in our 60s and managed it easily.
Taking everything into consideration, I would highly recommend The San Karlu for a stay in Malta.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

rick

Outside stairs were tiring to walk up but overall experience was enjoyable and satisfying.

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Eryl

Pool is smaller than expected.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

paul andrew

Lovely hotel, great service from staff and fanatastic breakfast. The hotel is in a quiet location a short walk from the main streets of Valletta and very close to the sea. We would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Helen

Breakfast buffet was great. Staff all very friendly & helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Victoria

Beautiful hotel in a great location, roof top bar area lovely

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Lauren

Staff were very friendly and super attentive, great to have a pool in the middle of Valetta, very clean and modern!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

sharon

A lovely boutique hotel in a good position for the city. The rooms were fully equipped and spacious. A Great breakfast catering for all tastes. Friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Joan

Breakfast was good, liked the roof top, not much light in rooms though lovely, just a little humid even with AC, great location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Doina Roxana

New property in quiet location

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Daniel

Breakfast has a good choice from cooked to pastries & fruits. The room was clean with good storage space. The city of Valletta is very walkable so you are never more than 5-10 minutes walk from a restaurant or bar etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Sandy

We recently stayed at this property for a week’s vacation and it was an incredibly lovely boutique hotel. The entire hotel and rooms were very clean, the staff was polite and helpful in every way, and the amenities were superb (breakfast included and rooftop pool and seating area a huge plus!). The hotel is a short walk to all attractions and eateries and right around the corner from a beautiful sea view. We truly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

JOHN

Happy with our stay.

Nicely tucked away in very nice area of Valletta, close to all main sites. No noise at night. Friendly cats outside too. Very helpful and friendly staff. Good breakfast with lots of pastry options in particular. Rooftop pool a bonus. Would have been nice to have more natural light coming into the room but understandable depending on which room you are assigned.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Precious Oluwabukunola Olabisi

Very lovely hotel. Very clean, nice decor and lovely staff and service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Gerhard

Fantastic hotel and staff. Quiet and clean. Buffet breakfast also varied and excellent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Nigel S H

Clean rooms with modern furnishings. Staff was very accomodating. Breakfast was good but wish there were more choices.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Sion

Excellent hotel in a great location. A few minutes walk into the centre of Valletta with lots of bars and restaurants really close. The hotel was spotless, room was lovely, great pool and breakfast. Staff were fantastic, all very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Caroline

Very nice and clean room! Nice staffs ! I recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Geraldine

The room allocated for our booking was spacious but there was a certain smell. It could be due to the product they use for cleaning. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Thanks to Rhea, Nydell, Diana, Jey, Santosh & Chat. The hotel had a rooftop pool & there was a little kiosk to order sandwiches & amazing daiquiris. There’s a couple of restaurants & bars nearby in alley ways.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2025

MARY

I liked the location of the hotel quite and you can walk to see the sights, very clean comfortable room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Jacqueline

This is a lovely boutique located in the heart of Valletta city centre. Clean and friendly staff with continental breakfast included. Great value for money. Many dining options nearby and is only 10 minutes walk away from the Valletta bus station.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Urszula

Great place!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Stephan

Great boutique property with cute pool, friendly staff and a very decent breakfast included.... I'd stay here again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

laeticia

Localisation parfaite, tranquille, magnique et très propre

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Paige

Everything about our stay was perfect. The hotel interior is gorgeous. The staff are very attentive and welcoming. The pool was perfect and always quiet. The breakfast selection was great. There was nothing even remotely negative about the whole trip. We hope to stay again one day!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

David

A fantastic boutique hotel, with the most incredibly helpful staff. The rooms were fantastic and they were cleaned every day, which we didnt expect. The breakfast included was again more than we expected and there was a great choice as well. The pool area at the top the hotel was again a nice area to relax and was spotless and there was a small bar to enjoy drinks and snacks.
Once again I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. The staff are a credit to their company and a special thanks to Sandtosh for looking after me and wife at Breakfast time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Thomas

The San Karlu exceeded all of my hopes, with its location in the heart of old town Valletta. Service was excellent and so was the breakfast. I recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to holiday in an historic, beautifully renovated building with a nice pool and in walking distance to almost all of Valletta, particularly restaurants and bars.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Despina

Amazing location, breath service

I had an amazing stay at San Karlu! The location is perfect—just a short walk (less than 10 minutes) from the main bus stop and close to bars, restaurants, and the main square of Veleta.
The staff were incredibly friendly, and I especially want to thank Florianne, who was so helpful with recommendations and guidance on using public transport.

The hotel itself is spotless and offers great amenities. The swimming pool was a highlight—perfect for cooling off in Malta’s heat—and there’s a bar and food service if you feel like lounging by the pool all day.

Breakfast was lovely, and overall, the experience exceeded expectations. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Neil

Superb hotel! So convenient for the centre of Valletta but very quiet to get to sleep easily. Probably the cleanest hotel we’ve been to. Beautiful rooftop pool to relax by, with a lovely bar to quench any thirst. Will definitely return to this most friendly home from home. Thank you!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Great hotel with boutique feel.

Overall, good experience. We stayed for 3 nights and this hotel was great. I think if you are staying any longer opt for a bigger hotel for space and comfort. We had a double bed and a sofa bed so room was tight. Sofa bed was not comfortable for my 2 teens, probably fine for smaller children though. Roof top pool was lovely for evenings but it's a shame there is not a a view of anything nice to look out on, this would have made sunsets so pretty. Breakfast was small but has a good selection of everything you need to start your day. Limited tables but we never had to wait and went at different times during our stay. Staff was generally very friendly and service was good. I requested a table to be moved out to make room for me to open my suitcase, extra water jug and ironing board, all requests actioned happily. You have to get down some steps to get to the hotel so would not be suitable for people with any kind of mobility issue. Very central so ideal hub to explore valetta from. It looked on Google earth like it was down some dodgy alley, but don't let this put you off, it felt totally safe both in the day and night. Lovely stay for a few nights.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Mary

We loved the hotel. I wish I had known that courtyard view meant it was a very small internal courtyard. I would have paid for a better view, more sunlight. But otherwise it was a very lovely, large and clean room. The breakfast was very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

David

Great location, amazing rooms! Staff were very accommodating and friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Sandra

Everything looks new, the

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Eleanor

Great location, great hotel. Good pool facility and friendly bar by the pool. Breakfast was good (albeit strange tasting butter)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Dr Joanna

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

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Jordan

The staff was SO friendly and hospitable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Subash

The staff were extremely helpful and sincere

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

Godrey

Excellent staff.?Very helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Kevin

overall an enjoyable stay

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Shaun

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

jeanette

Hôtel récemment rénové, situé dans un quartier calme de La Valette, tout en étant à quelques minutes des rues animées.
Les chambres situées au rez-de-chaussée manquent de fenêtres et de lumière naturelle.
La responsable de l’hôtel est attentive et à l’écoute des clients.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

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 .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Rebecca

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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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Christopher

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Samuel Liam

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2025

Joseph

Ideal hotel with very welcoming rooftop pool.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Mary Jean

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Claire Margaret

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Hayley

Lovely hotel in the centre of Valletta, but away from all the hustle and bustle.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Barry

Excellent hotel in a quiet part of Valletta. Short walk to centre, 10 minutes to bus station. Good breakfasts.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Gabriela

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Andrew

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Steven Rudolph

Very nice property in a great location, with nice and attentive staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Andrea

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Humza

Beautiful, clean hotel in a great location.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Louise

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.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Hui Leng

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

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2025

Peter

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Xavier

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Richard John

Great little hotel. Very nice rooms. Easy access to everywhere in Valletta.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Yuen Tai Tiffany

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Christopher

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Melanie

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)

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Julian

Superb staff and service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Sam

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!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Nicolas

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!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2025

Clayton

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

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Dawn

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

RACHEL

Excellent hotel and location

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

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Nice hotel but be careful with your room choice

Hotel was clean and well located in a quiet location only a short walk to the busy centre of Valletta. Also Gendus bus stop (for the Airport bus) was less than 5 minutes walk away.

Breakfast was very good, although space was very small so best to go at quieter times.

However, a word of caution when booking a courtyard view room. Our room was incredibly dark with a tiny window in the corner which let in almost no natural light at all; this make the room cavernous. Also, the hotel do not turn the A/C on in March so the room was incredibly hot and stuffy with no way to make it comfortable which caused bad quality of sleep.

Whilst the hotel was in a good condition and location with a good breakfast, I would recommend not booking a courtyard view room if you stay here.

2/10

Poor

10 Mar 2025

Bruce

Even though I cancelled over the phone due to air Malta cancelling their flights I was still charged. They assured me over the phone I would not be charged

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Jon

Perfect hotel for a stay in Valletta

Really nice hotel, very friendly staff and within walking distance of attractions working Valletta.
Rooms are very modern, clean and comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2025

Sarah

Great breakfast choice every morning very clean hotel staff very helpful and friendly lovely roof top and pool definitely stay here again

Partner

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Not recommended

Not recommended. We booked classic double room which was advertised with courtyyardview but in fact the room has no window. So there was no daylight during all day. We asked at the reception and there is only one classic room in the entire hotel that has a normal window (and when you book any classic rooms, that’s the pic they show on the website - which is basically not true). Also, the offer said that it’s sound proof, but you can hear noise from the rooms around which disturbed sleeping- f.e. you can hear your neighbour flushing the water in the toilet in the middle of the night (in 4 star hotel ;)) What’s more the room had a very low celling and was hot inside, so overall it looked like a cellar. There is no mobile connection inside the room, but luckily wifi works. A bit poor breakfast with even no vegetables. The location of the hotel is good but not perfect, it is situated in the corner minutes away from main streets of Valetta. Hotel is really brand new and has a nice terrace at the roof, but definitely for this price is better to find another one unless somebody does not mind relaxing in a cellar without sunlight all day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Allison

So cute and great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Andrew

Perfect 4 night stopover

A perfect location for a quick few days of city exploring, ideally situated in Valletta and within easy walking distance of everything. Bery friendly staff and immaculate rooms. Great breakfast and would definitley return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Nicola

Amazing time

Great location, hotel, room and service. Highly recommend staying here and visiting Valletta / Malta

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Humna

The hotel staff were really kind and accommodating to all our requests. Hotel itself is very pretty and clean.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Jan 2025

Keiron

It’s not as nice as their website or pictures make it. Yes on the whole it’s fine. Rooms are quite stuffy. Stale and damp. My clothes were permanently damp. I had several damp patches on walls and ceiling. Very warm as no air con in the winter. It was 22c and I had to request a fan. Housekeeping take forever to get to your room often came back from a day of sightseeing to my room not done. I’ve stayed in a few small hotels in Valletta before. I would honestly avoid this one in the future.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Hotel is in a great location, easily walkable to good restaurants in Valletta. Hotel is really lovely, with modern and clean facilities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

DOMINIE

Cleanliness, safety and staff professionalism.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2024

Erin

Malta Solo Trip

I had a wonderful time staying at the San Karlu. Every employee I encountered was super friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The location was great and easily walkable. Very lovely breakfast in the morning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Manisha

The hotel is incredibly clean and private. Tucked away but conveniently nearby to bars and restaurants, although a bit steep.
It is a boutique hotel so small but lovely facilities with very helpful staff. We would definitely return

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10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Gary

Fabulous new boutique hotel with lovely roof terrace and pool

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Stephanie

So happy we chose to stay here. Beautiful boutique hotel, incredible staff who looked after us, and breakfast was delicious every day too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Peter William

This is a lovely little hotel in a quiet part of Valetta: the central area with bars and restaurants is about 10 minutes walk away and it's all up hill! But don't let that put you off, as there are lots of hills in Valetta. The hotel itself is great. The staff were unfailingly helpful and courteous, everyone spoke English and the service was of international standard. The hotel doesn't have a functioning restaurant or bar but it serves a nice breakfast with both Continental and English breakfast options. There's a small but welcome plunge pool on the roof, with sunbeds and a hatch servery offering drinks and snacks during the day - but there's plenty of bars and eating places up the hill, so its not a problem. The decor is modern and the rooms are comfortable and spotlessly clean. Also, the hotel arranged airport transfers for us, which was one thing less to worry about.We were made to feel very welcome and had a very enjoyable stay.

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