Best Hotels in Sliema: Seafront Stays and City Bases

Sliema is one of Malta's most practical bases — central, walkable, connected to Valletta by a short ferry crossing and to the rest of the island by frequent buses. Accommodation covers international-brand seafront hotels, smaller boutique properties and self-catering apartments across a wide price range.

How to choose

Decide on type first: full-service hotel, aparthotel or self-catering apartment. Then view versus value — seafront properties command a premium; well-located inland options are considerably cheaper. Trip style matters: a sightseeing base, a family stay or a longer self-catering visit each suits a different property type.

Accommodation categories

• Seafront and view hotels — Properties facing the Sliema seafront or with sea views toward Valletta command the highest prices and the most dramatic positions.
• Aparthotels — Modern aparthotels with kitchenette facilities — practical for families or longer stays.
• Self-catering apartments — A large supply ranging from budget studios to multi-bedroom properties, good walkability to the seafront.
• Budget options — Sliema's supply of apartments and smaller guesthouses means budget accommodation exists, though it's typically inland and further from the water.

Trade-offs

Best transport links of any base in Malta, huge choice of food and shops, ferry to Valletta. The trade-off is that it's a town, not a beach resort — swimming is from rock lidos. Families wanting sandy beaches will need to take the bus north.