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Malta: Towns to Visit & Where to Stay
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items From colorful fishing villages and historic hilltop hideaways to lively cities with great vibes, I promise you will find more than one Malta town to add to your itinerary whether you want to slow down, swim and sunbathe, shop or soak up the culture. ...
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Malta Towns
Hotel Recommendations
Top Festivals
Malta Towns
These are the 13 best Malta towns to visit & what makes them unique so you can plan the perfect vacation!
13 BEST Malta Towns & Cities To Explore 2025 (with Map!)
Valletta is the vibrant capital of Malta and one of the best cities to visit. We loved the unique architecture, delicious cuisine, and a laid-back vibe. Plus, the historic center is traffic-free! Sounds perfect, right?
Port of Valletta Tours & Tickets
Valletta is full of charming pedestrian only streets that are perfect for wandering!
List of Valletta Streets & Piazzas
Hotel Recommendations
From boutique city stays to seaside escapes with sunset views, these Malta hotels offer comfort, charm, and the perfect base for exploring the islands.
👉This is our TOP choice for where to stay in Valletta! It's a charming boutique family-run hotel in a historic building, just steps from the main walking street. Trust me… this is a true gem!
Valletta Lucente Hotel: An Honest Review 2025
💙My FAVORITE place to stay in Malta! Just minutes from the beach, Lure Hotel & Spa is a luxury adults-only escape in Mellieha with chic rooms, top-tier service, pools, and a full-service spa.
Lure Hotel & Spa Adults Only in Mellieha
With direct beach access and stunning sea views, Seaview Hotel Malta offers spacious rooms, a rooftop pool and terrace, two restaurants, and a vibrant seaside vibe.
Seaview Hotel Malta: 16+ Hotel in St. Paul’s Bay
Housed in a restored 17th-century villa near Valletta, 23 Boutique Hotel offers couples a romantic, intimate stay with historic charm, modern comforts, and exceptional service.
23 Boutique - Adults Only near Valletta & Grand Harbor
J'Me Boutique Hotel is a peaceful, design-forward retreat known for its personalized service, stylish rooms, and rooftop terrace—perfect for a romantic Malta escape.
JME Boutique Hotel: 18+ stay in St. Julian’s
Located in lively Paceville, Ivy Hotel is a stylish adults-only stay with spacious rooms, luxe rainfall showers, and easy access to nightlife, dining, and entertainment.
Ivy Hotel - Adults Only: Stay in St. Julian’s
The Londoner Hotel Sliema offers modern luxury by the sea, with a rooftop pool, spa, and private beach access—perfect for relaxing steps from Sliema’s best sights and dining.
The Londoner Hotel Sliema: Adults Only
Bora Bora Ibiza Hotel Malta is a lively, music-filled resort near Bugibba Beach, with beach bars, pools, a nightclub, and the ultimate party vibes for an unforgettable stay.
Bora Bora Ibiza Malta Resort - Music Hotel - Adults Only 18+
Top Festivals
From music and food to history and culture, Malta knows how to celebrate! Here are some of the best festivals & events throughout Malta to help fill your itinerary.
If you're visiting in January or February, come celebrate the city's Baroque heritage with music, dance, and theater performances!
Valletta Baroque Festival - Festivals Malta
This popular festival takes place in October and celebrates the arts with exhibitions, street performers, art installations, live music, and traditional food.
Notte Bianca - Festivals Malta
This festival is one of the most popular events in Malta, and celebrates the history and culture of Birgu with live music, street performers, and guided historic tours.
Birgufest 2025
Celebrate music, dance, theater, and visual arts with performances and exhibitions every July!
Sliema Art Festival
This July festival is a celebration of Maltese culture and cuisine where the streets come alive with music, dance performances, craft market, food stalls, and entertainment.
Summer Night Market
Throughout Malta, this June festival celebrates the summer solstice. Marsaxlokk makes it unique with horse races, traditional food stalls, live music, and fireworks.
L-Imnarja Food festival in Rabat -Where? What? When?
This carnival in Malta is a vibrant 5-day celebration filled with parades, costumes, music, and nonstop street party energy!
Malta Carnival
The Malta International Fireworks Festival lights up the sky for 7 nights of dazzling displays, ending with a grand finale over the stunning Grand Harbor! It's a MUST SEE!
The Malta International Fireworks Festival
The annual Strawberry Festival takes place in April with music, dancing, local art, and endless strawberry–themed treats including jam, wine, and gourmet desserts.
Festa Frawli Malta: Celebrate Strawberries in Mġarr
Valletta’s spring flower festival transforms St. George’s Square into a vibrant floral display with over 80,000 colorful blooms… it's a beautiful event if you visit in May!
Valletta Green Festival
If you're into music events… check this out! ABODE on the Rock is a 5-day electronic music festival in Gozo, featuring top DJs, boat parties, and epic nights at venues like La Grotta & The Cave.
ABODE on the Rock
Malta’s biggest food event with over 50 exhibitors, offering everything from street food to desserts, with live entertainment and delicious bites for just €2.
Malta International Food Festival