a block from bugibba square and the seafront, this straightforward hotel is 11 minutes on foot from the malta classic car collection, and 10 km from st. unassuming rooms feature satellite tv and fans; many have balconies and/or sea views. complimentary breakfast is served in a low key restaurant. other amenities include a lobby bar, and a rooftop pool with a sundeck. paul's cathedral. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Malta International Airport 26 min
St. John's Co-Cathedral (26 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (27 min) National Museum Of Archaeology (25 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (23 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Comino (3 hr 10) Limestone islet & bird sanctuary, home of the famed Blue Lagoon bay, plus a 17th-c. tower & chapel. St Paul’s Catacombs (20 min) Visitors can tour a portion of this large, ancient Roman underground cemetery complex. Blue Grotto (31 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. Upper Barrakka Gardens (25 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Grand Harbour (43 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. Blue Lagoon (2 hr 50) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. Malta National Aquarium (6 min) Modern aquarium with local fish species, reptiles, amphibians & insects, plus a gift shop & cafe. Mosta Rotunda (13 min) Domed 17th-century Catholic church with neoclassical architecture & a replica WWII bomb on display. Ħaġar Qim (31 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (27 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Popeye Village (17 min) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. |