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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
Free daily buffet breakfast
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
San Karlu Hotel sits near Sliema Ferry, where travelers find in-room WiFi and a refreshing outdoor pool. The staff provides thoughtful touches like dry cleaning services and concierge assistance, with knowledgeable front desk personnel available around the clock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Valletta, San Karlu Hotel is in the city centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St George's Beach and Golden Bay. Tower Road and San Anton Gardens are also worth visiting.
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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

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, along with sunloungers
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • A TV in reception, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and local meal delivery service
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

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

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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Urszula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel quite and you can walk to see the sights, very clean comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laeticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Localisation parfaite, tranquille, magnique et très propre
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique property with cute pool, friendly staff and a very decent breakfast included.... I'd stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely boutique located in the heart of Valletta city centre. Clean and friendly staff with continental breakfast included. Great value for money. Many dining options nearby and is only 10 minutes walk away from the Valletta bus station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing rooms! Staff were very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Rudolph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice property in a great location, with nice and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great hotel. Good pool facility and friendly bar by the pool. Breakfast was good (albeit strange tasting butter)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel! So convenient for the centre of Valletta but very quiet to get to sleep easily. Probably the cleanest hotel we’ve been to. Beautiful rooftop pool to relax by, with a lovely bar to quench any thirst. Will definitely return to this most friendly home from home. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the centre of Valletta, but away from all the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and near to the city centre but most of all , the staff was excellent - special shout outs to Florian, Roniel , Santosh and Cyrus .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room allocated for our booking was spacious but there was a certain smell. It could be due to the product they use for cleaning. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Thanks to Rhea, Nydell, Diana, Jey, Santosh & Chat. The hotel had a rooftop pool & there was a little kiosk to order sandwiches & amazing daiquiris. There’s a couple of restaurants & bars nearby in alley ways.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and sincere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and clean and his position is perfect for anyone who wants to walk around Valletta. Is very close to restaurants and bars and other points of interest.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic boutique hotel, with the most incredibly helpful staff. The rooms were fantastic and they were cleaned every day, which we didnt expect. The breakfast included was again more than we expected and there was a great choice as well. The pool area at the top the hotel was again a nice area to relax and was spotless and there was a small bar to enjoy drinks and snacks. Once again I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. The staff are a credit to their company and a special thanks to Sandtosh for looking after me and wife at Breakfast time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff members were friendly, helpful yet professional at all times Excellent location Very clean Breakfast was good but butter tasted ‘off’-maybe should be kept on ice when out of fridge I woukd definitely stay at San Karlu hotel again for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel. I wish I had known that courtyard view meant it was a very small internal courtyard. I would have paid for a better view, more sunlight. But otherwise it was a very lovely, large and clean room. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Godrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.?Very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a quiet part of Valletta. Short walk to centre, 10 minutes to bus station. Good breakfasts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your review has a great tone and conveys a positive experience! Here's a slightly polished version Had a great stay and would love to return. The hotel was clean and in a quiet location, yet just a short walk from the main streets of Valletta. Excellent breakfast selection and friendly, helpful staff. We especially loved the rooftop pool and pool bar – perfect for enjoying an Aperol Spritz!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So cute and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

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

Wonderful experience in Malta.

Very happy about our stay at San Karlu Hotel. The rooms were spacious and modern with all amenities. The breakfast was outstanding and the employees were great. The hotel was centrally located surrounded by historic buildings and great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025