Hip Apartments in Malta You'll Want to Call Home

Valletta is a magnet for culture seekers with its blend of architectural influences, forts and religious buildings. Vallettastay Apartments plonks you right in the middle of this bewitching city. Studios and one- or two-bed apartments share Maltese style with limestone walls, as well as kitchenettes and skyline views. Stand-out apartments such as the Triplex Penthouse Palazzo Zoe and Orangerie Two Bedroom Penthouse are worth the extra cash.

Live like a local in this collection of swanky boutique apartments, set in central Valletta. Suites are themed around nearby landmarks or aspects of Maltese culture, from the regal Pjazza Regina Suite (a tribute to Queen Victoria), to the Festa apartment which reflects the baroque grandeur of the country with chandeliers and red velvet curtains. Each has a mosaicked kitchen, as well as features such as fireplaces and Maltese balconies.

Relish the privacy of your own self-catering apartment with all the benefits of a hotel at St Blubay Suites. There’s an outdoor pool at the complex, plus you can head next door to the sister hotel to use the swimming deck and fitness room. Located in Gzira, these studio apartments comfortably accommodate up to three people and are designed in a contemporary style with attractive French balconies.

Fancy splashing out? Then book the Penthouse Suite at 66 Saint Pauls. You’ll be spoiled with sweeping Grand Harbour views, which you can soak up from a lounger on your terrace. Set in a 17th-century palazzo, the penthouse has a separate living area and a bathroom that comes with a soaking tub and double basins. Take advantage of the swish hotel perks, which include a rooftop pool, peaceful courtyard and central Valletta location.

The Upper Barrakka Gardens, with fountains and grand arches, are one of the crowning glories of Valletta. Stay opposite at the Barrakka Suites, which offer views of the gardens from four modern self-catering apartments. All have marble-top kitchenettes, living areas and regular maid service. Choose from a one-bed apartment or the loft which has a double and two single beds, as well as a balcony that affords partial sea views.

Experience a slice of old Malta in this 18th-century renovated Valletta townhouse. Picture stone walls, restored patterned tiles and Carrara marble floors. There’re even Maltese wooden balconies that showcase views of the capital. Fully refurbished in 2019, Carmelita house was split into three apartments which can accommodate up to four guests. The best part: you’re conveniently located on a quiet street within walking distance of the main sights in Valletta.