Hostel Malti

Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville


Aimed squarely at fun-loving backpackers, this is a sociable, cheery hostel – a great place to meet people and have a laid-back time. Lots of events, barbecues and parties keep this feeling like a happening place, and there are even jacuzzis.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville attractions

1. Palazzo Spinola

0.47 MILES

Once St Julian's was rural, with just a few grand houses, of which this was one, built for the Italian knight Rafael Spinola. It is surrounded by a walled…

2. Portomaso Apartment & Marina Complex

0.49 MILES

The glitzy development of Portomaso is overlooked by the towering Hilton Hotel, and centres on a marina ringed by restaurants and bars. It's a popular…

4. St Julian's Tower

0.57 MILES

A fortified coastal tower, built in the 17th century by Grand Master de Redin.

6. Sacred Heart Church

0.63 MILES

Built in 1872 by Paul Vella, a Valletta priest. During WWII, the church's Franciscan friary was bombed and 23 people were tragically killed.

7. Stella Maris

0.8 MILES

'Our Lady Star of the Sea' was built in 1877. On the third Sunday in August, the church's revered Our Lady Stella Maris statue is paraded through nearby…

8. St George's Bay

0.82 MILES

Most of the beaches around St Julian's are of the bare rock or private lido variety (the five-star hotels offer beach clubs and water sports), but at the…