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San Karlu

Malta · Malta

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9.4/10Excellent349 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.6/109.6
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About San Karlu

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Strait Street - 0. 1 km / 0. 1 mi- Manoel Theatre - 0. 2 km / 0.

1 mi- Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Grand Harbour - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Malta5D - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Casa Rocca Piccola - 0. 3 km / 0.

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2 mi- St George Square - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Merchant Street Market - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Grand Masters Palace - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- National Library of Malta - 0. 4 km / 0.

3 mi- Great Seige of Malta and the Knights of St. John - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Sliema Ferry - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Quarry Wharf - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Lower Barrakka Gardens - 0. 5 km / 0.

3 mi- Malta Experience - 0. 6 km / 0. 3 mi. The nearest major airport is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 9. 6 km / 5.

9 mi With a stay at San Karlu Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Valletta, a 1-minute drive from Malta Experience and 11 minutes from St George's Beach. This hotel is 4. 6 mi (7. 4 km) from Sliema Promenade and 10. 7 mi (17.

2 km) from The Malta Classic Car Collection.

With a stay at San Karlu Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Valletta, a 1-minute drive from Malta Experience and 11 minutes from St George's Beach. This hotel is 17 mi (27.3 km) from Mellieha Bay and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Sliema Promenade.

Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Hindi

    Bosnian

    Arabic

    Bulgarian

    Filipino

    English

    Croatian

    Italian

    French

    Romanian

    Hungarian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Strait Street 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Manoel Theatre 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Paul's Anglican Church 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Grand Harbour 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Malta5D 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Casa Rocca Piccola 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St George Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Merchant Street Market 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Grand Masters Palace 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Great Seige of Malta and the Knights of St. John 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Sliema Ferry 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lower Barrakka Gardens 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Malta Experience 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Mediterranean Conference Centre 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Church of St. Paul the Shipwrecked 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 31
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Room CAPACITY 1Room • CAPACITY 1ROO.C1

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    Room CAPACITY 1

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CAPACITY 1

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    Room code: ROO.C1

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  • Double or Twin CITY VIEW TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • CITY VIEW TWO BEDSDBT.2B-CV

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    Double or Twin CITY VIEW TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    CITY VIEW TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B-CV

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  • Double or Twin CLASSIC CITY VIEWDouble or Twin • CLASSIC CITY VIEWDBT.AS-CV

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    Double or Twin CLASSIC CITY VIEW

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    CLASSIC CITY VIEW

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    Room code: DBT.AS-CV

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  • SUITE SUPERIOR CITY VIEWSUITE • SUPERIOR CITY VIEWSUI.CV-SU

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    SUITE SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    Room code: SUI.CV-SU

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  • Double or Twin CLASSIC WITH VIEWSDouble or Twin • CLASSIC WITH VIEWSDBT.AS-WV

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    Double or Twin CLASSIC WITH VIEWS

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    CLASSIC WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: DBT.AS-WV

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • Room CAPACITY 2Room • CAPACITY 2ROO.C2

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    Room CAPACITY 2

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    CAPACITY 2

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    Room code: ROO.C2

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  • DOUBLE TWO BEDSDOUBLE • TWO BEDSDBL.2B

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    DOUBLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2B

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  • JUNIOR SUITE WITH TERRACEJUNIOR SUITE • WITH TERRACEJSU.TR

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    JUNIOR SUITE WITH TERRACE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    JUNIOR SUITE
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    WITH TERRACE

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    Room code: JSU.TR

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR CITY VIEWDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR CITY VIEWDBT.CV-SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR CITY VIEW

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    Room code: DBT.CV-SU

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  • Double or Twin CITY VIEWDouble or Twin • CITY VIEWDBT.CV

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    San Karlu

    Double or Twin CITY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    CITY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.CV

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  • TRIPLE DELUXE WITH VIEWSTRIPLE • DELUXE WITH VIEWSTPL.DX-WV

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    TRIPLE DELUXE WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: TPL.DX-WV

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    San Karlu

    SUITE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • TWIN WITH DOUBLE BEDTWIN • WITH DOUBLE BEDTWN.DB

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    TWIN WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TWN.DB

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  • TRIPLE DELUXETRIPLE • DELUXETPL.DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TPL.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about San Karlu

9.4
Excellent
349 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Zoe
Great location and nice modern clean hotel
Good breakfast and friendly staff!
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2026
Stephen
New Hotel great staff, good breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2026
Timothy P
Wonderful hotel with an exceptional staff. Michael at the front desk went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. He had great suggestions for sights to see and places to dine. Everyone was so friendly. Good breakfast and my room was clean and had plenty of space. Highly recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Rachna
Beautiful hotel, stunning design, AC worked well, breakfast was amazing, the front desk woman (Floriana or something?) was SO NICE.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Dimitris
The San Karlu is a BEAUTIFUL hotel, right in the heart of Valleta. The staff were so friendly, rooftop pool was great to cool down in, and included breakfast was yummy. I would highly recommend lodging here during your stay in Malta. Thank you!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Eleanor Mary
Beautiful hotel, great location. Friendly staff. Well priced pool bar. Great breakfast. Will happily come back
Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Nicola
Location is excellent, rooms were perfect, with refreshments/fridge/minibar. Pool is very small but lovely way to cool off at end of the day.
Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. It would have been nice if the breakfast restaurant could have been used later in the day for refreshments - the only place is the rooftop terrace in full sun.
All in all, a lovely hotel and would definitely stay again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Joanne R
We had a very nice stay at San Karlu Hotel, it is in a very good location, easy walk to the main area of Valletta, but away from any hustle and bustle.
The breakfast was very nice, room was spacious and helpful staff at the front desk and at breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Mansoor
We booked this hotel based on location which is excellent as it is located in the main hub of Valentte and easily accessible to the waterfront, restaurants, shopping and public transport.
The hotel looks snug initially but rooms and bathroom are spacious and well maintained in maintained.
There is a pool in the terrace where they serve light meals and drinks.
Water is topped up everyday and room is tidied up.
We enjoyed our stay very much and will stay here again without hesitation

Definitely recommend staying here.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Dareen
as advertised. rooftop pool was excellent & location great. only miss was the breakfast, in the info about the room it said we could request in room dining and when we spoke to the staff they seemingly had no idea about this. not a big deal - but something that needs to be updated.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
William
This is a wonderful hotel! Love the rooftop pool! Very refreshing after a day of touring! Delicious breakfast too. A+
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
Aneesa
It is a nice hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Margaret
The place is charmingly appointed. In a convenient location, staff very helpful and kind. Breakfast was wonderful
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Debbie
A lovely base for exploring Valletta and other areas of Malta. Very quiet and peaceful location with kind and helpful staff. Great restaurant recommendations! Our room was spacious and and hotel breakfast was fresh with lots of choices. Highly recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Gila Claire
All of the staff were friendly from the moment we checked in until we left which given that it was at 3.30 am they were still smiling (Michael)
The room was clean and every day it was the same high standard, breakfast was very good, again the staff were outstanding in their service, nothing was too much trouble. A good variety of food on offer, we were even given a breakfast to take with us when we left as it was so early in the morning, a really lovely unexpected gesture.
The downside to the hotel was the room had only one window which faced the corridor, there wasn't much natural light, you had to have the lights on day or night.
The air conditioning was very powerful even on the lowest setting and situated so it blew cold air right onto your head, as we couldn't get any air from the window it meant we were up and down turning the air con on and off throughout the night. I would book to stay here again if I could have a different room as the location was also good, but beware there are a lot of steps to navigate before you can even get into the hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Holly
Lovely hotel, very clean, M
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Elise
Amazing service and perfectly located!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Mihoko
Clean room, great breakfast
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
RICHARD N B
This is a modern boutique hotel located in the bottom end of the Valletta peninsula. It is relatively new (2 years old) spread over five or six floors with a small number of rooms on each floor. The hotel is reached from the road by walking down steep steps to the far end of an alleyway - don’t expect taxi drivers or staff to carry your bags. Breakfast is part of the deal but the quality and range of foods on offer is not extensive. Coffee comes from a capsule machine and juice is not freshly squeezed. Cooked breakfast is eggs, beans, sausages and bacon. The cereal selection is simple.
The room had a king sized bed and good aircon- the bathroom had a good shower/bath with plenty of hot water but the basin was a strange design which meant wet shaving was a challenge. The in-room safe was not attached to anything so presumably could have been carried out (it wasn’t). On the roof is a plunge pool with loungers and a bar so it is possible to get away from the hubbub of Valletta and chill.
The best bit about the hotel was its location within walking distance of everything that Valletta had to offer. The staff were attentive and helpful. Thursday nights the mother hotel around the corner offers a local food dinner plus drink which was worthwhile.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Anita
Loved our stay at this beautiful boutique hotel! The staff were all helpful and friendly. The breakfast was really nice with plenty of options. Location was great and the pool was a great addition to relax after a big day of exploring
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
karen
This hotel is ideally located in a quiet area but only a few minutes walk to the centre of Valetta. The staff were extremely friendly. The breakfast was fabulous with plenty of choice. The rooftop pool and terrace were a lovely bonus. We had a lovely time.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Jiong Yi
Very nice Hotel
Family
2/10
Poor
17 May 2026
William James
I stayed on the 4th floor and the desk was covered by ants. It was disgusting.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
John
A really nice boutique hotel that is well situated close to all the amenities in Valletta old town. The staff are really friendly and helpful, especially the breakfast room staff.
Breakfast is very good, the only minor grumble being that the pastries were very dry.
The rooftop area with swimming pool and bar is a nice place to relax after a heavy day of sightseeing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
William
Since the hotel is located on the side street, there’re some steps to getting down and up to: from the hotel. It’s very quiet but 10 mins walk to Republic Square. Many restaurants and busy area nearby. The room we stayed has a tiny window which can’t see anything or use it properly. So the room is dark and no fresh air. Air conditioning is needed in this case. It’s quiet and cool. Good selection of breakfast. Very friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Oksana
Great location, good amenities and breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
yeonhee
We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and 3 days. We were initially assigned a different room than the one we booked, so we immediately requested a change. Michael worked hard to switch us and managed to get us a room with a window. The hotel was very clean, and the breakfast was good. The staff were especially friendly. I would like to thank Michael and Matthew.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Matthew
Great location, staff are absolutely amazing. Great bit of advice from another review which we took advantage of, make use of their sister Hotel as it is central located and whilst this hotel has a Pool their sister Hotel has an amazing view from the pool overlooking the three cities. You can use it for free just like reception now. All in all a great place to stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Alice
Clean room, lovely staff, great location. Nice rooftop pool. Only suggestion would be luggage racks in room. Shower doors also slid open of their own accord sometimes - but still a very enjoyable stay.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Ashwin
Excellent location and facilities.. you pay mainly for the location and great access to sights of valetta. Bfast was nice and great attentive staff who go above and beyond to assist guests
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2026
Samuel Michael Wayne
Incredible location, one of the nicest hotel breakfasts we’ve ever enjoyed. Intimate feel, wonderfully helpful staff. Will definitely return here when visiting Valletta again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Molly
We had a great stay at the hotel. It is located in a fantastic location, and all of the staff made our stay faultless. The breakfast buffet was great!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Joseph
highly reccommend this hotel, everything is in walking distance and its away from the busy valletta nightlife! lovely room and great breakfast
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2026
Sarah
The breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
charles
The staff were all very nice. Breakfast was tasty with a good coffee machine. The pool was out of service but offered the use of a pool at another property. A little inconvenient but nice that they had that available.
The only issue I had was the temperature of the room in the evenings. If I left the window cracked open. The sounds of others doors opening and closing could be loud even with the exhaust fan in the bathroom left running. With the window closed it didn’t seem like the air conditioning did much even when set to 18 C
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2026
Sona
Great hotel in perfect location! Super friendly staff as well
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Yves
Ok
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2026
Keya
Overall I would say the hotel was good. The room size was medium. A bit tight to spread the suitcases. There was a small table with a chair. It can be used to as a dressing table bit too small for two people to sit and eat. There was a wardrobe with a safe. A small refrigerator, kettle, tea, coffee etc.a tv. Iron wand iron table was provided on request. A complementary jug of water was provided every day.
Room had a very small window. The room we booked was meant to have a city view but didn’t. When enquired why we weren’t given the advertised/ booked room we were told a room with city view doesn’t exist. The entrance of the hotel was accessed after going down a stretch of stairs , with heavy suitcases in can be an issue. While Ordering food the delivery people were not able to easily locate the entrance.
The bathroom was stunning and the fixtures were of high quality. The mirror was lovely. They provided handwash, body wash and shampoo/ conditioner was combined, there were bathrobes and slippers.
The AC was centralized which we couldn’t control so had to ask for a fan as it was too hot in the hotel in March even though the highest temperature outside was 16 degree celcius.
Food was very tasty. Variety was limited but the taste of the food compensated for it.
Staff were very helpful.
The only downside for us was the location of the hotel , the streets were narrow and too steep.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Ann
Great hotel in a quiet part of Valletta, good location. Excellent breakfast
Family
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
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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
M
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
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!
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

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