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San Karlu Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests unwind at the outdoor pool or handle practicalities with laundry services, while the 24-hour front desk staff provides luggage storage and tour assistance

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers - San Karlu Hotel (Valletta)
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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

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

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Classic Double or Twin Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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Superior Suite, Patio, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

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

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. Msida Bastion Historic Garden and Duck Village are also worth visiting. Visit our Valletta travel guide
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28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • Merchant Street Market
    Merchant Street Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
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    Malta Experience
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo
    Fort St. Elmo
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    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
  • Noni
    4 min walk
  • 67 Kapitali
    3 min walk
  • Babel Bistro
    4 min walk
  • Gugar
    4 min walk

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 sun loungers
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Local meal delivery service, concierge services, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at San Karlu Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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
  • 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

  • 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 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
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

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 and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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–8:00 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 Grand Harbour 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. 200 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 258 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sona

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff, great location. Nice rooftop pool. Only suggestion would be luggage racks in room. Shower doors also slid open of their own accord sometimes - but still a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel: great staff, interesting layout and rooms, super quiet location, dramatic rooftop deck and we really appreciated the assistance of Patricia on the desk! We had a sudden need for a hotel for two nights and couldn’t be happier we found this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maíra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jahed Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean environment and hostesses were welcoming and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was great. Staff all very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Precious Oluwabukunola Olabisi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel. Very clean, nice decor and lovely staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and super attentive, great to have a pool in the middle of Valetta, very clean and modern!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to valletta for shoping, histotrical sites and going on excursions was very convenient. Really suited me a lone traveller. Stayed 4 nights but wish I could be there longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Humza

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

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were all very nice. Breakfast was tasty with a good coffee machine. The pool was out of service but offered the use of a pool at another property. A little inconvenient but nice that they had that available. The only issue I had was the temperature of the room in the evenings. If I left the window cracked open. The sounds of others doors opening and closing could be loud even with the exhaust fan in the bathroom left running. With the window closed it didn’t seem like the air conditioning did much even when set to 18 C
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great service from staff and fanatastic breakfast. The hotel is in a quiet location a short walk from the main streets of Valletta and very close to the sea. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Fantastic hotel and staff. Quiet and clean. Buffet breakfast also varied and excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the San Karlu Hotel. The building itself was in a fantastic location, easily accessible to sights and restaurants, and moreover characterful and kept spotlessly clean. Well appointed room and the breakfast was outstanding. Last but not least, all the team of staff were friendly and welcoming - thank you! We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely boutique hotel in a good position for the city. The rooms were fully equipped and spacious. A Great breakfast catering for all tastes. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good, liked the roof top, not much light in rooms though lovely, just a little humid even with AC, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was SO friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a great location. A few minutes walk into the centre of Valletta with lots of bars and restaurants really close. The hotel was spotless, room was lovely, great pool and breakfast. Staff were fantastic, all very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this property for a week’s vacation and it was an incredibly lovely boutique hotel. The entire hotel and rooms were very clean, the staff was polite and helpful in every way, and the amenities were superb (breakfast included and rooftop pool and seating area a huge plus!). The hotel is a short walk to all attractions and eateries and right around the corner from a beautiful sea view. We truly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

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

Excellent hotel and location

Great hotel in excellent location. Very modern and 5 min walk from the centre woth an abundance of fab restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025