Qawra is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Qawra works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Qawra, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 5 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Qawra, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Qawra starts at around €156 per night, with a typical rate near €207 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Palais Le Brun, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2298 reviews, from €185 per night; La Falconeria Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 2618 reviews, from €216 per night; Hyatt Regency Malta, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 5118 reviews, from €228 per night; Malta Marriott Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 237 reviews, from €242 per night; Best Western Premier Malta, 4-star, guest rating 9.3 from 1782 reviews, from €155 per night.
Day trips & routes: Bugibba — about 2 km, 6m drive; Mellieha — about 9 km, 17m drive; Mdina — about 10 km, 22m drive; Sliema — about 14 km, 23m drive; Valletta — about 18 km, 31m drive. Fastest option is Bugibba: 6m by car.
Qawra: what to know
Things to see: "Malta Highlights Tour – Blue Grotto, Rabat, Mdina, Mosta Full Day", rated 5 from 12 reviews, from €80; "Malta Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour", rated 5 from 11 reviews, from €380; "Full Day Tour in Gozo (Private Driver)", rated 5 from 7 reviews, from €480; "Private Prehistoric Temples and Blue Grotto Tour in Malta", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €180; "Good Friday Easter Procession with Live Commentary and Transport", rated 5 from 3 reviews, from €38.
Qawra has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 5 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Qawra is around €207, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Qawra you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 5 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Malta, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
