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San Karlu Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Malta Experience

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View
Reception
Superior Suite, Patio, City View
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is €186
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Patio, City View

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Str.Eat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Sotto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪67 Kapitali - ‬3 min walk

About this property

San Karlu Hotel

Upscale hotel near Malta Experience
At San Karlu Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and local meal delivery service
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at San Karlu Hotel include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

San Karlu Hotel Hotel
San Karlu Hotel Valletta
San Karlu Hotel Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

Does San Karlu Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at San Karlu Hotel?

As of 9 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Karlu Hotel on 1 Jun 2025 start from €185.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is San Karlu Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at San Karlu Hotel?

San Karlu Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at San Karlu Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at San Karlu Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Karlu Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Valletta, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Strait Street and Malta Experience. Manoel Theatre and Grand Harbour are just steps away.

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San Karlu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. Very nice rooms. Easy access to everywhere in Valletta.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great location, easily walkable to good restaurants in Valletta. Hotel is really lovely, with modern and clean facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yuen Tai Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a great stay. However, the area within a 2-3 minute walk from the hotel felt a bit quiet and secluded, with quite a few vacant houses around. It’s worth being a little cautious when coming and going.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were really kind and accommodating to all our requests. Hotel itself is very pretty and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and had the room with the hot tub. This was great as it was too cold for a swim. Room is large and comfy bed slight smell from drain in bathroom so left the extractor fan on. Breakfast was great with large selection and staff very attentive. Great location in Valletta as quiet but easy to get to centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very nice and great accommodating staff. The breakfast was good quality and plentiful. Our stay in April would not allow the cooling to work as the whole system is set to heating until it becomes “cooling season” not sure what that is but our first room was 25 degrees and didn’t get below 23 even with the window fully open
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and were given a room early but it was in an inner courtyard and it was a bit claustrophobic. So, we asked for another room and went out for lunch. We came back and the hotel gave us the best room in the hotel with a large outside patio with the only jacuzzi tub in the hotel. After a long day of walking around Valletta it was nice to soak our tired bodies in the hot tub. We spent an enjoyable 3 nights at the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So happy we chose to stay here. Beautiful boutique hotel, incredible staff who looked after us, and breakfast was delicious every day too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolles Hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malta Solo Trip

I had a wonderful time staying at the San Karlu. Every employee I encountered was super friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The location was great and easily walkable. Very lovely breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous new boutique hotel with lovely roof terrace and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is incredibly clean and private. Tucked away but conveniently nearby to bars and restaurants, although a bit steep. It is a boutique hotel so small but lovely facilities with very helpful staff. We would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOMINIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, safety and staff professionalism.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a little gem of a hotel. Excellent location, comfortable rooms and a happy helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent with lots of options. Wee will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is brand new and very comfortable. The location is also very good, very central but still quiet. The personal is very attentive and always available to support in making the experience the best possible. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though I cancelled over the phone due to air Malta cancelling their flights I was still charged. They assured me over the phone I would not be charged
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

To recommend 😌

Amazing stay at san Karlu with dedicated staff very careful for guests and easily reachable by WhatsApp during the stay. They prepare the room for my father's birthday and were helpful for any request. Improvement shall be done to maintain a good level of cleaning for long stays, not changing systematically the plates at breakfast would lower the washing volume. Furthermore staff needs to be more informed about the touristic activities to better guide the clients. Pretty well located the hotel offers all commodities and is quiet !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a quiet pedestrianised location (so taxi’s cannot get directly outside the front door but the staff were very willing to help with our luggage) and it is convenient for exploring Valletta on foot (a particular gem is the nearby Manoel Theatre which runs a tour with an actor as guide). The hotel is modern inside and we chose a room with a balcony which made a big difference for our 10 night stay (Malta has high humidity). Staff were very helpful and cleanliness was excellent. The inclusive breakfast was very good although the breakfast area is on the small size (space is generally at a premium in Valletta). Really enjoyed our stay helped by booking some heavily subscribed events before arriving (e.g. ‘Underground Valletta’ and ‘Valletta Resounds’ which is also a good way of seeing the Co-Cathedral as well without the queues), We also bought a ‘Heritage Pass’ and a bus pass (which includes a boat tour of the harbours and some ferries e.g. to Gozo although the bus timetable for some of the longer routes should be taken with a pinch of salt). The hotel does not have a restaurant but there are plenty within easy walking distance. Particularly liked Gambit (Old Bakery St.) and Ambrosia (Archbishop St.) although advance booking is probably sensible.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice and cozy hotel with an upscale feel. We received a free room upgrade. The room was spacious, modern and comfortable. Breakfast was nice although the dining room was a bit cramped. There's a rooftop pool that's unfortunately not open until noon, so we didn't get to use it as we only stayed one night. However, we were allowed to store our luggage after checking out and would've been allowed to use the pool area along with a shower, which was really appreciated. Great stay, would definitely consider again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a new hotel (no signs on the building yet) which is modern and very clean. Lovely bathroom. The hotel is very quiet but located approx 5 mins walk from the centre of town and easily walkable to all places of interest. Breakfast is good but a little chaotic as the food area (self service) is about the size of a small galley kitchen and can’t accommodate more than three people. The only real downside - probably the hardest and most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. Otherwise, it’s ideal for a short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Keiron

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not as nice as their website or pictures make it. Yes on the whole it’s fine. Rooms are quite stuffy. Stale and damp. My clothes were permanently damp. I had several damp patches on walls and ceiling. Very warm as no air con in the winter. It was 22c and I had to request a fan. Housekeeping take forever to get to your room often came back from a day of sightseeing to my room not done. I’ve stayed in a few small hotels in Valletta before. I would honestly avoid this one in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little hotel in a quiet part of Valetta: the central area with bars and restaurants is about 10 minutes walk away and it's all up hill! But don't let that put you off, as there are lots of hills in Valetta. The hotel itself is great. The staff were unfailingly helpful and courteous, everyone spoke English and the service was of international standard. The hotel doesn't have a functioning restaurant or bar but it serves a nice breakfast with both Continental and English breakfast options. There's a small but welcome plunge pool on the roof, with sunbeds and a hatch servery offering drinks and snacks during the day - but there's plenty of bars and eating places up the hill, so its not a problem. The decor is modern and the rooms are comfortable and spotlessly clean. Also, the hotel arranged airport transfers for us, which was one thing less to worry about.We were made to feel very welcome and had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Amenities
Ubicación excelente y personal muy atento , hotel muy recomendable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buffet petit déjeuner très complet et qualitatif Chambre confortable mais petite avec vis à vis Salle de bain pas toujours bien nettoyée Personnel aimable
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025