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St Julian's Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Lively Scenic Modern Cosmopolitan
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Busiest
Jun-Aug

Updated September 2026

St Julian's

About St Julian's

St Julian’s is Malta’s lively coastal resort, known for waterfront dining and nightlife, just north of Valletta on the island’s northeast coast.

Modern waterfront streets, rocky inlets, and apartment-lined bays give St Julian’s a lively, cosmopolitan feel.

Spinola Bay centers seafood restaurants and sunset views, while Paceville brings late-night bars and clubs; St George’s Bay offers swimming and water sports, and Balluta Bay Church adds a landmark by the shore. June through August brings the peak season, and three to seven days suits a stay, with Spinola Bay providing the most convenient base for dining and coastal outings.

Where to stay

Hotels in St Julian's

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Places to stay in St Julian's

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 118 of 126 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 27 hotels qualify

  1. ME Malta by Melia9.3/10 · 128 reviews · 5-star
  2. Hotel Juliani - Boutique Hotel9.3/10 · 511 reviews · 4-star
  3. Central Suites St. Julian's9.3/10 · 141 reviews · 4-star
  4. 123 MAINSTREET boutique hotel9.3/10 · 167 reviews
  5. Hyatt Regency Malta9.2/10 · 1,469 reviews · 5-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 10 hotels qualify

  1. Escape to St Julians10.0/10 · 123 reviews · 4-star
  2. Unique Seafront Triplex Penthouse with Panoramic Bedroom & Rooftop Jacuzzi overlooking Valletta9.8/10 · 50 reviews · 4-star
  3. AC Hotel St. Julian's9.2/10 · 728 reviews · 3-star
  4. Malta Marriott Resort & Spa9.0/10 · 455 reviews · 5-star
  5. Green Grove Guest House9.0/10 · 146 reviews · 5-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 32 hotels qualify

  1. Hotel Scirocco St Julian's Affiliated by Melia9.2/10 · 81 reviews · 3-star
  2. Antoniel Suites9.1/10 · 568 reviews · 3-star
  3. Onyx Hotel9.0/10 · 435 reviews · 5-star
  4. Mercure St. Julian's Malta9.0/10 · 1,007 reviews · 4-star
  5. Mistral St Julian's Affiliated by Meliá9.0/10 · 170 reviews · 3-star

St Julian's at a glance

Check-in / check-out
3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Free parking
36 of 74 hotels (49%)
Pool
48 of 118 hotels
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Maltese and English
Local currency
EUR (EUR)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Spinola Bay
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, 5-10%

History, culture and food in St Julian's

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 70 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Pastizzi Rabbit Stew (Fenek Moqli) Ftira Gbejniet

Hotel facts in St Julian's

Based on 118 of 126 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking36 of 7449%
Swimming pool48 of 11841%
24-hour front desk45 of 11838%
Facilities for disabled guests34 of 11829%
Family rooms35 of 11830%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate1 of 1181%
Kitchen or kitchenette11 of 1189%
Airport shuttle0 free66 of 11856%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star17 of 3522 m²usually 20 m²–26 m² · 25 hotels
4-star18 of 5925 m²usually 22 m²–30 m² · 18 hotels
5-star6 of 732 m²usually 28 m²–37 m² · 7 hotels

When to visit St Julian's

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: May, June and September Busiest: Jun-Aug
  1. Jan
    0

    Often avoided: rain

  2. Feb
    0

    Often avoided: rain

  3. Mar
    21

    Mild, some rain

  4. Apr
    44

    Warm, pleasant

  5. May
    63

    Beach weather (sea 19°C)

  6. Jun
    68

    Beach weather (sea 22°C)

  7. Jul
    31

    Often avoided: extreme heat

  8. Aug
    32

    Often avoided: extreme heat

  9. Sep
    68

    Beach weather (sea 25°C)

  10. Oct
    51

    Pleasant weather (avg high 24°C)

  11. Nov
    4

    Often avoided: rain

  12. Dec
    0

    Often avoided: rain

Things to do in St Julian's

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Relax at St George's Bay Beach

St George's Bay 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Try Water Sports

St George's Bay 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Stroll Portomaso Marina

Portomaso 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

3 places

Experience Paceville Nightlife

Paceville 4 hours

Indoors

Dine Waterfront

Spinola Bay 2 hours

Indoors Good for children

Visit Dragonara Casino

St Julian's 3 hours

Indoors

Any time of day

2 places

Enjoy Spinola Bay

Spinola Bay 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Visit Balluta Bay Church

Balluta Bay 1 hour

Indoors Good for children

Things to do

Plan your St Julian's trip

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Before you go to St Julian's

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Pastizzi 95 · Outstanding
Rabbit Stew (Fenek Moqli) 87 · Outstanding
Ftira 78 · Very good
Gbejniet 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Enjoy Spinola Bay 95 · Outstanding
Experience Paceville Nightlife 91 · Outstanding
Relax At St George's Bay Beach 88 · Outstanding
Stroll Portomaso Marina 84 · Very good
Visit Balluta Bay Church 81 · Very good
Try Water Sports 77 · Very good
Dine Waterfront 74 · Good
Visit Dragonara Casino 70 · Good

Who it suits

Couples 95 · Outstanding
Friends 87 · Outstanding
Luxury 78 · Very good
Digital Nomads 70 · Good

Planning tips

Use public buses for affordable island exploration. 95 · Outstanding
Book popular restaurants in advance, especially on weekends. 83 · Very good
Paceville is the hub for nightlife; expect it to be busy. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near St Julian's

Straight-line distance from the centre of St Julian's.

Frequently asked questions about St Julian's

How many places to stay are there in St Julian's?

There are 120+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in St Julian's. They include 45 hotels and 56 apartments.

When is the peak season in St Julian's?

The peak season in St Julian's is Jun-Aug.

Which area is a good base in St Julian's?

The travel guide suggests staying in Spinola Bay when visiting St Julian's.

How many hotels in St Julian's have free parking?

36 of the 74 hotels in St Julian's with verified parking details list free parking (49%). 18 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in St Julian's?

3:00 PM at 79 of the 116 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 2:00 PM (21 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in St Julian's?

11:00 AM at 54 of 114 hotels with a verified check-out time; 10:00 AM at 43.

How many hotels in St Julian's have a pool?

48 of 118 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.