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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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Relax by the serene rooftop pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Indulge in a sumptuous buffet spread featuring an assortment of pastries, cheeses, and meats.
Relax in a serene space with a large bed, bedside table, and glass door offering a view of the outside.
Relax in style with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a small table in this serene outdoor patio area.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, accent chair, and glass coffee table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, a TV in reception and concierge services
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and local meal delivery service
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 at the property

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. 102 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 128 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

overall an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, amazing rooms! Staff were very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

The staff were extremely helpful and sincere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10

Excellent staff.?Very helpful
Stayed 4 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

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

Everything looks new, the
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

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

Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Superb staff and service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

2/10

The staff comes to knock on your room to ask if it needs cleaning even if you put the do not disturb message on your door. They woke us up twice for the same reason. The breakfast is cheap and the rooms are very small, even the corridors to move around. Overall, I didn't really enjoy my stay at the hotel.
Stayed 5 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

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

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

Great hotel in central location. Lovely rooftop pool. Nice buffet breakfast. Rooms needed air con to be turned on (we asked as it was stuffy but were tokd they didn’t have it on in April)
Stayed 3 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