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Sliema

A seafront town of promenades, rocky lidos and shops with ferry links to Valletta.

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Overview

Why go to Sliema

Sliema has a long promenade, shops, lidos and a ferry to Valletta, making it a convenient base. It is busier and more urban than the north, but great for a mix of sightseeing and swimming.

BeachCity breakFood & drinkFamilyCouples

Where
Malta, Malta
Recommended stay
3–6 nights
Best time to go
May–June and September–October.
Approx. daily budget
£55–115 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Sliema cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£50–70a day
  • Mid-range traveller£105–150a day
  • Luxury traveller£205+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Sliema

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Must See~£3

Valletta Ferry

Sliema Ferries

A short ferry from Sliema to Valletta, faster than the bus and with lovely views.

  • Suggested time: 30 min
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Daily, roughly every 30 minutes

Must See~£15

Harbour Cruise

Marsamxett Harbour

A boat cruise around the two harbours, past forts and bastions.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Daily in season

Day Trips~£12

Mdina Day Trip

Mdina (10 km)

A walled medieval town known as the Silent City, with lanes and city views.

  • Suggested time: 5 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples

Open daily; buses run from Sliema

Local FavouritesFree

Sliema Promenade

Sliema

A long seafront path with views to Valletta, benches and ice-cream stalls.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Families · Couples

Open-air; always accessible
Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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Culture~£5

Fort Tigné

Tigné Point

A small star-shaped fort at the tip of Sliema, with a harbour view.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open most days; check hours

ViewpointsFree

Dingli Cliffs

Dingli (15 km)

Malta’s highest cliffs, with a chapel and a spectacular view over the sea at sunset.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Photographers

Open-air; best at sunset

Shopping & MarketsFree

Ta’ Qali Crafts Village

Ta’ Qali

A former air base turned village of glassblowers, potters and gold-workers.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Monday–Saturday, roughly 9:00–17:00
Hotels

Best-value hotels in Sliema

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

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Sliema (illustrative photo: example hotel)
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Sliema Seafront Hotel

Sliema, Sliema

8.7Guest rating 8.7/10 · Excellent

Very good valueValue score 73 out of 100

Rated 8.7/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Sliema, in a central location.

From £90 per night · check current availability
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Sliema (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best ValueBest for Families
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Tigné Point Suites

Tigné, Sliema

8.5Guest rating 8.5/10 · Excellent

Very good valueValue score 73 out of 100

Rated 8.5/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Sliema, with a pool.

From £85 per night · check current availability
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Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide

  • Ftira and fresh seafood

    Best at a promenade café

  • Gelato on the seafront

    A summer staple

  • Maltese wine

    Try local Girgentina or Gellewza

A suggested Sliema itinerary

3 nights Couple

Sliema · Highlights

Sliema in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Sliema picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Valletta Ferry, The Point Shopping Mall and Tigné Seafront, Fort Tigné, Sliema Promenade
  2. Day 2 · Mdina Day Trip, Harbour Cruise
  3. Day 3 · Ta’ Qali Crafts Village
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