Sliema is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Sliema 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 Sliema, 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 Sliema, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Sliema starts at around €156 per night, with a typical rate near €205 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; Hyatt Regency Malta, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 5118 reviews, from €223 per night; La Falconeria Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 2618 reviews, from €223 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: Valletta — about 7 km, 18m drive; Qawra — about 14 km, 25m drive; Bugibba — about 13 km, 22m drive; Mdina — about 12 km, 21m drive; Mellieha — about 20 km, 31m drive. Fastest option is Valletta: 18m by car.
Sliema: what to know
Things to see: "Malta: Luxury Private Taxi Tours, Customize your itinerary", rated 5 from 42 reviews, from €300; "Full Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta", rated 5 from 38 reviews, from €470; "Half-Day Malta Highlights", rated 5 from 30 reviews, from €665; "Malta Sightseeing Tour licensed Taxi - flexible and personalized", rated 5 from 18 reviews, from €230; "The Farsons Brewery Experience Entry Ticket and Beer Flight", rated 5 from 18 reviews, from €15.
Sliema 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 Sliema is around €205, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Sliema 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.
