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San Karlu Hotel

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A swimming pool with a metal fence, surrounded by umbrellas and a historic building with a dome in the background. - San Karlu Hotel (Valletta)
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of the outside. - San Karlu Hotel (Valletta)
A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and an umbrella. - San Karlu Hotel (Valletta)
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A buffet with various food items including pastries, cheeses, and meats. - San Karlu Hotel (Valletta)
Located close to Malta Experience, San Karlu Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a nightstand with a book and a lamp.

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a wardrobe, a bedside table, and a potted orchid.

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Patio, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a view of the outside.

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

Double or Twin CITY VIEW TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6

Double or Twin CLASSIC CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Located in Valletta, San Karlu Hotel is in the city center. Travelers 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. San Anton Gardens and Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Valletta travel guide
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28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • A street with parked cars and people walking. There is a banner hanging from a building that reads "Casa Rocca Piccola 16th Century Palazzo Open".
    Casa Rocca Piccola
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An aerial view of a coastal city with dense urban architecture, a prominent church, and a marina filled with boats.
    Malta Experience
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An aerial view of a fortified city with a prominent castle, a harbor, and surrounding urban area.
    Fort St. Elmo
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • An ornate altar with a large chandelier, golden decorations, and a detailed ceiling fresco.
    St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mediterranean Conference Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffe Cordina
    5 min walk
  • Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria
    2 min walk
  • Babel Bistro
    4 min walk
  • Maori
    3 min walk
  • Pastaus
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does San Karlu Hotel have a pool?

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

Is San Karlu Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 St. Paul's Anglican Church are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

San Karlu Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 339 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how welcoming and accommodating the staff are. Nice clean rooms and amazing breakfast! Will definitely book again if we return to Malta. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, helpful staff, great location Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room and bathroom. Good AC. Staff was kind and very helpful. The rooftop pool and bar is a nice quiet space to relax in the afternoon. I recommend this hotel. There is a group of cats who live on the street going down to the hotel entrance, which is plus IMO. 😺
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and wonderful staff. Everything you needed in a small boutique hotel convenient to all the old town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Hotel was very clean. The air conditioning was very cold which was perfect for the summer. Great location in Valletta.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. They went to a great deal of effort to make my birthday special during my recent stay which I totally appreciated. All staff were highly professional. Thank you for a wonderful stay at the lovely hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at San Karlu Hotel, it is in a very good location, easy walk to the main area of Valletta, but away from any hustle and bustle. The breakfast was very nice, room was spacious and helpful staff at the front desk and at breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous little boutique hotel literally a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Valletta. The rooms were spacious with a range of amenities (stocked mini bar, coffee/tea making facilities, filtered water jugs and excellent air con). The pool deck was a lovely place to relax after a day sight seeing and exploring and although it was small it was great to have a pool in the 36 degree heat. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, from booking taxis & carrying luggage to making cocktails. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. A great place to stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service and perfectly located!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with an exceptional staff. Michael at the front desk went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. He had great suggestions for sights to see and places to dine. Everyone was so friendly. Good breakfast and my room was clean and had plenty of space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this beautiful boutique hotel! The staff were all helpful and friendly. The breakfast was really nice with plenty of options. Location was great and the pool was a great addition to relax after a big day of exploring
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in perfect location! Super friendly staff as well
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, rooms were perfect, with refreshments/fridge/minibar. Pool is very small but lovely way to cool off at end of the day. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. It would have been nice if the breakfast restaurant could have been used later in the day for refreshments - the only place is the rooftop terrace in full sun. All in all, a lovely hotel and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the hotel. It is located in a fantastic location, and all of the staff made our stay faultless. The breakfast buffet was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is ideally located in a quiet area but only a few minutes walk to the centre of Valetta. The staff were extremely friendly. The breakfast was fabulous with plenty of choice. The rooftop pool and terrace were a lovely bonus. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible location, one of the nicest hotel breakfasts we’ve ever enjoyed. Intimate feel, wonderfully helpful staff. Will definitely return here when visiting Valletta again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and facilities.. you pay mainly for the location and great access to sights of valetta. Bfast was nice and great attentive staff who go above and beyond to assist guests
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel based on location which is excellent as it is located in the main hub of Valentte and easily accessible to the waterfront, restaurants, shopping and public transport. The hotel looks snug initially but rooms and bathroom are spacious and well maintained in maintained. There is a pool in the terrace where they serve light meals and drinks. Water is topped up everyday and room is tidied up. We enjoyed our stay very much and will stay here again without hesitation Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a quiet part of Valletta, good location. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, central but quiet. Lovely staff, breakfast, rooftop pool bar and room!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice hotel, clean room. Polite and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Comfortable bed. Just few things we disliked. The swimming pool and the area around was little small for all of us trying to escape the heat on Saturday afternoon. Also we were surprised to hear from our bed late in the night the noises coming from washroom nextdoor room so loud. The walls all around looks thick but apparently not between two rooms. I guess the hotel layout of our bed right next to other guests washroom, it's very bed choice.Maybe was only our room. I don't know but we woke up few times and fall asleep right after. If I ever go again in that hotel I will make sure to have some more assurance about those kinds of noises.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025