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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, sun loungers
Superior Suite, Patio, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Free daily buffet breakfast
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, City View | 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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite, Patio, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Str.Eat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Sotto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪67 Kapitali - ‬3 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 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

Languages

Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Spanish

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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

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: 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–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?

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.

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San Karlu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

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

Godrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.?Very helpful
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my girlfriend visited Malta for the first time over half-term and stayed at the San Karlu for three nights. The hotel was lovely, with nice rooms and a delicious breakfast. The pool was also lovely to visit, with the rooftop bar a bonus! The only feedback we'd give is that the pool could do with being heated, especially for when the sun goes down, and also the railings around the pool could do with glass or perspex layer to block out the wind - it can get a little chilly on the roof! Otherwise a lovely stay and we'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast choice every morning very clean hotel staff very helpful and friendly lovely roof top and pool definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Perfect hotel for a stay in Valletta

Really nice hotel, very friendly staff and within walking distance of attractions working Valletta. Rooms are very modern, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Yuen Tai Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a great stay. However, the area within a 2-3 minute walk from the hotel felt a bit quiet and secluded, with quite a few vacant houses around. It’s worth being a little cautious when coming and going.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless. Breakfast was good. The location was within walking distance too many attractions and to the ferry. The only drawback about Valletta was the walking up and downstairs. But that had nothing to do with the property. I would stay there again. There were lots of great restaurants and nightlife very close to the hotel. But the hotel was extremely quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great location, easily walkable to good restaurants in Valletta. Hotel is really lovely, with modern and clean facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Amazing time

Great location, hotel, room and service. Highly recommend staying here and visiting Valletta / Malta
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and had the room with the hot tub. This was great as it was too cold for a swim. Room is large and comfy bed slight smell from drain in bathroom so left the extractor fan on. Breakfast was great with large selection and staff very attentive. Great location in Valletta as quiet but easy to get to centre.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at San Karlu in Valletta. The hotel is tucked down a charming alleyway in a traditional building, which adds to the charm. Everything was super clean and well looked after. Our room was a great size for a few nights – comfy bed, good aircon, and plenty of hanging space. The rooftop pool was a real highlight — the perfect way to unwind after exploring the beautiful streets of Valletta and the Three Cities. The only downside was the breakfast — a bit limited and cramped, but honestly, for the price point, you can’t expect everything. There are plenty of fantastic cafés nearby for a proper coffee and pastry fix. The location is quiet at night but within easy walking distance to all the action for dinner and drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Overall, a fantastic little hotel at a great value. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very nice and great accommodating staff. The breakfast was good quality and plentiful. Our stay in April would not allow the cooling to work as the whole system is set to heating until it becomes “cooling season” not sure what that is but our first room was 25 degrees and didn’t get below 23 even with the window fully open
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect, it’s in an ideal location to get to most of the bars, restaurants as well as the tourist attractions! The hotel was clean, very modern and the room was very spacious, very clean and very well presented, we loved the little touches such as the robes, slippers and the little hamper of stuff you may need such as a vanity kit and moisturiser. The staff at the hotel were very accommodating, friendly and happy to help every second of the day! The pool was a perfect edition, it was very clean and the area around it was always presentable! The rooftop bar staff were amazing! The bar Itself served both food and snacks, with the staff bringing them over to where you were located! If there weren’t any towels available upon entering the pool deck, the staff were happy to help and radio down for some to be brought up, they then brought them over to you at your sun lounger or table! All in all, we couldn’t pick any faults with this hotel! It was perfect for us! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and were given a room early but it was in an inner courtyard and it was a bit claustrophobic. So, we asked for another room and went out for lunch. We came back and the hotel gave us the best room in the hotel with a large outside patio with the only jacuzzi tub in the hotel. After a long day of walking around Valletta it was nice to soak our tired bodies in the hot tub. We spent an enjoyable 3 nights at the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous new boutique hotel with lovely roof terrace and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is incredibly clean and private. Tucked away but conveniently nearby to bars and restaurants, although a bit steep. It is a boutique hotel so small but lovely facilities with very helpful staff. We would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a little gem of a hotel. Excellent location, comfortable rooms and a happy helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent with lots of options. Wee will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though I cancelled over the phone due to air Malta cancelling their flights I was still charged. They assured me over the phone I would not be charged
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025