About Valletta
Valletta is the capital of Malta, home to around 6,794 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Valletta
1
St. John's Co Cathedral
2
Palace of the Grand Masters
3
The Upper Barrakka Gardens
4
The National Museum of Archaeology
5
Fort St. Elmo
6
St. George's Square
Budget travel
Free things to do in Valletta
St. John's Co Cathedral
The Upper Barrakka Gardens
St. George's Square
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit St. John's Co Cathedral
- Visit Palace of the Grand Masters
- Visit The Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Eat at No.43
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit The National Museum of Archaeology
- Visit Fort St. Elmo
- Visit St. George's Square
- Eat at The Submarine
Where to eat
Local favourites
No.43
Café with fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and home made cakes. At the counter you can choose salads to eat in or take out.
The Submarine
Kind and good sandwiches. The Porchetta is sublime. Most humble ftira and salads in the city. Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.
Croce Bonaci Caterers
Secluded site with wery good breakfast and tremendous sandwiches. Great little café with friendly and helpful staff. Authentic Maltese food.
Museum Cafe
Cosy little café with very impressive interior and amazing food. It is one of the old Maltese bars as they ought to be. Great to enjoy origi
Old Bakery's Pizza e Pasta
Small size pizza restaurant. Fresh ingredients for a good pizza cooked in a wood oven. The pizza is tasteful like Italian pizzas.
The Circle's Bar And Coffe Shop
The interior is charming and the food is homely. A great air-conditioned place to have a break from the sun.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Grand Harbour Hotel
Rooms equipped with tv, hair dryer, laptop safe, coffeemaker, ironing equipment for clothes. The terrace overlooks the Grand Harbour, but mo
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British Hotel
Friendly two-star. Has fantastic staff and a really cool bar with one of the best views in Valletta.
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Valletta Suites
Boutique hotel with 3 self-contained suites within a 17th-century townhouseː Maison La Vallette, Valletta Nobile and Lucia Nova.
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5-star hotel set in 16th-century ramparts
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Asti Guesthouse
Small guesthouse. Rooms not en-suite, but three double bathrooms between nine rooms means there is no problem with accessing facilities. Pri
Shopping
- il-lokal
- Agenda Bookshop
- Meli Bookshop
- Farmers Market
- Fish Market
- Malta Government's Crafts Centre
Nightlife
- Trabuxu Wine Bar
- Rampila Restaurant and Wine bar
- The Pub
- Cafe Society
Museums & culture
- St. John's Co Cathedral
- Palace of the Grand Masters
- The National Museum of Archaeology
In pictures
Valletta gallery
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