a 3 minute walk from the nearest bus station, this polished city centre hotel in a former palace is a 6 minute walk from saint john's co cathedral and 7 km from tarxien temples. there's a low key bar, a seasonal rooftop pool, and a terrace with sea views. featuring warm decor, the classic rooms offer minibars, free wi fi and flat screens, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms have sea views, coffeemakers and/or complimentary minibars. a complimentary breakfast buffet is served in a traditionally furnished international restaurant. room service is available. check in time: 3:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm Malta International Airport 19 min
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (8 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Fort St. Angelo (18 min) Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (14 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (7 min) St. John's Co-Cathedral (6 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Ħaġar Qim (28 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Casa Rocca Piccola (7 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. The Malta Experience (9 min) Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history. Triton Fountain (6 min) Sizable landmark fountain near a bus terminal, featuring multiple bronze tritons on a stone base. Upper Barrakka Gardens (8 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Balluta Bay (18 min) Small bay along a modest beach offering swimming & water sports, plus city views. National Museum Of Archaeology (4 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Blue Grotto (24 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. MUŻA (5 min) Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace. Grand Harbour (14 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. |