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San Karlu Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Malta Experience

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Superior Suite, Patio, City View
Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View
Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$362
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Patio, City View

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Valletta

San Karlu Hotel puts you in the heart of Valletta, within steps of Strait Street and Manoel Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Valletta hotel include Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade.

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

  • ‪Noni - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪67 Kapitali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Str.Eat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gugar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

San Karlu Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Malta Experience
You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at San Karlu Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Valletta hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
San Karlu Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This Valletta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, 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

What is the cancellation policy at San Karlu Hotel?

San Karlu Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at San Karlu Hotel?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Karlu Hotel on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$359.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to San Karlu Hotel?

The closest beach to San Karlu Hotel is St George's Beach (3.7 km).

Does San Karlu Hotel have a pool?

San Karlu Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does San Karlu Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at San Karlu Hotel?

No, San Karlu Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at San Karlu Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at San Karlu Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

San Karlu Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic boutique hotel, with the most incredibly helpful staff. The rooms were fantastic and they were cleaned every day, which we didnt expect. The breakfast included was again more than we expected and there was a great choice as well. The pool area at the top the hotel was again a nice area to relax and was spotless and there was a small bar to enjoy drinks and snacks. Once again I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. The staff are a credit to their company and a special thanks to Sandtosh for looking after me and wife at Breakfast time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The San Karlu exceeded all of my hopes, with its location in the heart of old town Valletta. Service was excellent and so was the breakfast. I recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to holiday in an historic, beautifully renovated building with a nice pool and in walking distance to almost all of Valletta, particularly restaurants and bars.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Despina

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

Amazing location, breath service

I had an amazing stay at San Karlu! The location is perfect—just a short walk (less than 10 minutes) from the main bus stop and close to bars, restaurants, and the main square of Veleta. The staff were incredibly friendly, and I especially want to thank Florianne, who was so helpful with recommendations and guidance on using public transport. The hotel itself is spotless and offers great amenities. The swimming pool was a highlight—perfect for cooling off in Malta’s heat—and there’s a bar and food service if you feel like lounging by the pool all day. Breakfast was lovely, and overall, the experience exceeded expectations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel! So convenient for the centre of Valletta but very quiet to get to sleep easily. Probably the cleanest hotel we’ve been to. Beautiful rooftop pool to relax by, with a lovely bar to quench any thirst. Will definitely return to this most friendly home from home. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel with boutique feel.

Overall, good experience. We stayed for 3 nights and this hotel was great. I think if you are staying any longer opt for a bigger hotel for space and comfort. We had a double bed and a sofa bed so room was tight. Sofa bed was not comfortable for my 2 teens, probably fine for smaller children though. Roof top pool was lovely for evenings but it's a shame there is not a a view of anything nice to look out on, this would have made sunsets so pretty. Breakfast was small but has a good selection of everything you need to start your day. Limited tables but we never had to wait and went at different times during our stay. Staff was generally very friendly and service was good. I requested a table to be moved out to make room for me to open my suitcase, extra water jug and ironing board, all requests actioned happily. You have to get down some steps to get to the hotel so would not be suitable for people with any kind of mobility issue. Very central so ideal hub to explore valetta from. It looked on Google earth like it was down some dodgy alley, but don't let this put you off, it felt totally safe both in the day and night. Lovely stay for a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel. I wish I had known that courtyard view meant it was a very small internal courtyard. I would have paid for a better view, more sunlight. But otherwise it was a very lovely, large and clean room. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amazing rooms! Staff were very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Glendale

Everything looks new, the
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Dr Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff members were friendly, helpful yet professional at all times Excellent location Very clean Breakfast was good but butter tasted ‘off’-maybe should be kept on ice when out of fridge I woukd definitely stay at San Karlu hotel again for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ingrida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and sincere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Godrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.?Very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Facilities very clean and modern the roof top pool was a much needed after a long day walking. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only slight would be cramped at breakfast if busy around peak times and the rooms lack natural light but that didnt bother us and was great for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel récemment rénové, situé dans un quartier calme de La Valette, tout en étant à quelques minutes des rues animées. Les chambres situées au rez-de-chaussée manquent de fenêtres et de lumière naturelle. La responsable de l’hôtel est attentive et à l’écoute des clients.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect base for exploring the city and surrounding areas. Situated in a quiet street, no noise at night and only a few minutes walk from the centre. Great variety of breakfast options, all yummy. Very clean and modern hotel, staff always friendly and working hard. Pool area is a bonus, lovely place to cool off after sight seeing. Good cocktails at the pool bar! Would highly recommend if visiting Valetta.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel Liam

Travelled with partner
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

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal hotel with very welcoming rooftop pool.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small hotel was very well located for visiting the old city of Valletta. The reception staff were most helpful. Breakfast was delicious. The room was comfortable and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025