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Gozo Hotels: 533 Reviews - 1196 Photos
Sliema Hotels: 227 Reviews - 467 Photos
Mellieha Hotels: 114 Reviews - 290 Photos
Valletta Hotels: 719 Reviews - 1395 Photos
Saint Julian's Hotels: 231 Reviews - 285 Photos
Bugibba Hotels: 186 Reviews - 280 Photos
Mosta Hotels: 71 Reviews - 222 Photos
Marsaxlokk Hotels: 150 Reviews - 366 Photos
Birzebbuga Hotels: 4 Reviews - 29 Photos
Mdina Hotels: 273 Reviews - 681 Photos
Msida Hotels: 17 Reviews - 16 Photos
Balzan Hotels: 4 Reviews
Senglea Hotels: 28 Reviews - 43 Photos
Vittoriosa Hotels: 114 Reviews - 226 Photos
Bahar ic-Caghaq Hotels: 2 Reviews - 9 Photos

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By bus Valletta

28 Reviews Malta have introduced new buses from July 2011 run by Arriva. The old buses which were fun and had character have been replaced by bland modern buses run by Arriva. The bus service from StJulians to...

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Boats & ferries Valletta

8 Reviews We were planning to go one day from Sliema to Valletta or other way around with the ferry. BUt at those 8 days we spent at the Malta, we only saw the ferry going coupple of times. Even if it seemd...

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Horse carriage Valletta

5 Reviews These offer traditional horse cab rides to the City and around Valletta. The service is available in the road adjacent right outside the Forni Terminal for cruise passengers and there is a "horse...

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Airplane Valletta

3 Reviews The national airline of Malta is Air Malta - the airline operates services to 36 destinations in Europe and North Africa. The airline's hub and base is at Malta International Airport, Malta. Between...

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Ferry between Sliema and Valetta

by wadekorzan

There is a regular ferry service between Sliema and Valetta. The ferry leaves from "Sliema ferries" and arrives directly across the bay in Valetta, or vice versa. If going to Valetta, you will have to walk uphill to get to the center of town, so if only taking the ferry once, it is best to take it FROM Valetta to Sliema, so that you walk downhill to catch the ferry. The schedule is as follows:May 1st-September 30Depart Sliema at: 7:30, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00. 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:30, 18:00.Depart Valetta:7:45, 8:15, 9:15, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:15, 13:45, 14:15, 14:45, 15:15, 15:45, 16:15, 17:00, 17:45, 18:15Sunday and public holidays: Last departure Sliema 16:00Last departure Valetta: 16:15SCHEDULE OCTOBER 1ST-APRIL 30THDepart Sliema: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00,...

Taxi from the Airport

by boltonian

There are buses to most major resorts, and the cost is minimal. However, most people like to just get to their hotel, especially if arriving at strange times of day.www.resorthoppa.com was superb. For only 22 pounds return, there was a driver waiting for us, and he got us from the airport to the hotel in only 20 minutes.This is MUCH cheaper than getting the airport shuttle (9 Euro each way) or a taxi at the airport.

Ferry to Gozo

by boltonian

The crossing takes about 20 minutes.Cost per person is about 6 Euro for the return journey, or 15 for a car with 1 pax.The ferry is basic with a small cafe barThe ferry runs about every 20 minutes at peak times. Less frequent at other times. I was told it runs 24 hours a day but can't confirm this.The terminal is at the North of the main island, just past Melliaha and the Red Tower.

Rent a car

by boltonian

We found the main companies such as Budget were much better value than the many smaller operators such as Drifter or Billys.While it is nice to use the vintage buses, a car makes it so much easier to explore the island.You won't need much petrol as the island is so small. We paid around 100 pounds for 3 days hire, including fuel and insurance waiver.Watch out for the Maltese drivers, they seem to ignore any give way signs.The main roads/locations are well signed, however, the minor roads are very poor quality and it is easier to get lost

HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS

by alyf1961

Although the local buses in Malta are good the hop on hop off buses are also a great way of seeing the island.THE NORTH TOURThe tour picks you up from your hotel [a city sightseeing minibus]The double decker bus starts from Sliema ferries at 10.15am.It drives through Selima, Gzira and ta Xbiex to Valletta bus station where passengers can also get on.It then goes to Mosta to visit the beautiful church, which you get to visit with a guide. From there you go to the Ta’qali crafts village and visit a glass blowing centre and a silver jewellery centre.Next, you visit Rabat where you can get lunch. Then a short walk to mdina and the beautiful walled city.On the way, back they drop you at your hotel.The tour lasts about 6 hours.THE SOUTH TOURAs with the north tour, you are collected from your hotel and taken to Sliema ferries where the tour starts at 10.15am.Your first stop is at Valletta where...

Bus

by rcsparty

The buses were very easy and convenient to use. The one thing that was somewhat of a shock was the lack of doors. The buses look like they are 40 years old and have hard seats, but get you where you need to go.

Sliema - Valletta ferry

by rcsparty

This was a great way to get from Sliema to Valletta. It was both relaxing and fairly quick. You have to look closely to find the launch in Valletta, as you have to walk down a fairly lenghty set of stairs, but well worth saving the walk.

Use the buses................

by leics

...............because they are great fun, and very efficient. All in yellow, they operate on a franchise system which means many of them are customised with stickers, logos, dangly bits etc etc. Some of them are most exciting vehicles, apparently, being of the older style.I've made a travelogue of some bus customisation.EU regulations have meant tighter controls on exhaust emissions being introduced, so some of the very old buses have had to be removed (and more will be in the next year or so). But there are still plenty of interesting vehicles.Expect a bumpy ride (Maltese roads are very frequently potholed). I was surprised at how cool the buses were in the August heat: really rather pleasant when they were moving fast (which they do as often as possible!).They serve most of the island very well. You can get a free bus map from the central bus station there (there are men in little...

Malta Bus

by doodybee

Malta Bus is a brilliant way of getting all around the islandWhat an experience too - nowhere else have i seen drivers with the abiity to drive, have a telephone conversation, give change , honk the horn and manage not to crash at 40miles an hour all at once - These drivers are completely bonkers IMHO

Malta Airport transfers

by 32swansea

I travel to Malta several times a year ro see family and friends. The first time about fifteen years ago I used the white taxis at the airport and was ripped off. Since then I always used local taxi companies like Wembleys, John's or Swansea. I found Swansea to be the best since they are not as large as the other two but offer better cars and much friendlier service.Whichever company you use make sure you book your airport transfers before you go because leaving it till the last minute will cost you a lot more since white taxis are expensive and hotel receptionists make a good commission if you book through them. There are several good websites offering Malta airport transfers - Swansea offer online bookings as well and they are very efficient online.

Top 3 Hotels in Malta

Hotel Phoenicia Malta Valletta

6 Reviews and 726 Opinions We stayed at the Phoenicia for 7 nights and I was happy we did. It is ideally located just outside...

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Kempinski San Lawrenz Resort & Spa Gozo

2 Reviews and 264 Opinions Good room, huge bed. Booked direct with hotel and beat best Internet prices! Am writing this from my...

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The Xara Palace Mdina

5 Reviews and 81 Opinions I did not stay in this hotel, but I passed by it, when walking through the old town of Mdina. b.t.w....

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