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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
Superior Suite, Patio, City View
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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

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

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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/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

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
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About the area

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

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 sunloungers
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, tour/ticket information and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Local meal delivery service, concierge services and a lift
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

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 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

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. 84 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 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

Beautiful, clean hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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 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

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

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

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

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

So cute and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fabulous new boutique hotel with lovely roof terrace and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

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

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

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

8/10

The hotel is brand new and very comfortable. The location is also very good, very central but still quiet. The personal is very attentive and always available to support in making the experience the best possible. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

Hotel was clean and well located in a quiet location only a short walk to the busy centre of Valletta. Also Gendus bus stop (for the Airport bus) was less than 5 minutes walk away. Breakfast was very good, although space was very small so best to go at quieter times. However, a word of caution when booking a courtyard view room. Our room was incredibly dark with a tiny window in the corner which let in almost no natural light at all; this make the room cavernous. Also, the hotel do not turn the A/C on in March so the room was incredibly hot and stuffy with no way to make it comfortable which caused bad quality of sleep. Whilst the hotel was in a good condition and location with a good breakfast, I would recommend not booking a courtyard view room if you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing stay at san Karlu with dedicated staff very careful for guests and easily reachable by WhatsApp during the stay. They prepare the room for my father's birthday and were helpful for any request. Improvement shall be done to maintain a good level of cleaning for long stays, not changing systematically the plates at breakfast would lower the washing volume. Furthermore staff needs to be more informed about the touristic activities to better guide the clients. Pretty well located the hotel offers all commodities and is quiet !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024