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Spinola Bay
Spinola Bay
A small harbour of colourful boats lined with restaurants and bars.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Food lovers
Open-air; restaurants open lunch and evening
St Julian's
Malta’s nightlife hub, with rocky beaches and waterfront restaurants.
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Overview
Why go to St Julian's
St Julian’s is the island’s liveliest resort, with a pretty fishing bay, a busy nightlife district and plenty of hotels. It suits groups after nights out and sunny days.
- Where
- Malta, Malta
- Recommended stay
- 3–6 nights
- Best time to go
- May–June and September for warm sea and lively evenings.
- Approx. daily budget
- £60–125 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does St Julian's cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£55–80a day
- Mid-range traveller£115–165a day
- Luxury traveller£225+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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NightlifeFree
Paceville Nightlife
Paceville
Malta’s biggest strip of bars and clubs, buzzing until the small hours.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Nightlife fans
Bars and clubs open from evening until dawn
Local FavouritesFree
Balluta Bay Promenade
Balluta
A quieter bay with an ornate church and a small rocky beach.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; always accessible
BeachesFree
St George’s Bay Beach
St George’s Bay
A small sandy beach popular with visitors, with a lively promenade behind.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Open access; lifeguards in season
Hidden Gems
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Day Trips~£30
Gozo Day Trip
Gozo (ferry)
A quieter sister island of cliffs, Roman ruins and pretty towns, by ferry from Malta.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Couples · Beach lovers
Ferries run frequently
Day Trips~£15
Popeye Village Day Trip
Mellieħa (15 km)
The original set from the 1980 Popeye film, now a family-friendly attraction.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families
Daily, roughly 9:30–17:00
Hidden GemsFree
Mdina
Mdina
Malta’s silent walled former capital, a maze of honey-coloured lanes, palaces and quiet squares on a hilltop.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Open all day
Hidden GemsFree
Dingli Cliffs
Dingli
The island’s highest cliffs, with a clifftop walk and sweeping sea views, best at sunset.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Open all day
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in St Julian's
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Luxury Value
Example listingPortomaso Marina Resort
Portomaso, St Julian's
Excellent valueValue score 87 out of 100
Rated 8.9/10, priced in line with similar 5★ hotels in St Julian's, in a central location.
From £130 per night · check current availability
Best Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingSpinola Bay Hotel
Spinola Bay, St Julian's
Very good valueValue score 75 out of 100
Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in St Julian's, in a central location.
From £85 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingSt George’s Bay Inn
St George’s Bay, St Julian's
Good valueValue score 65 out of 100
Rated 8.3/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in St Julian's, right by the beach.
From £55 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
Food guide Where to eat
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Fresh fish at Spinola Bay
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Ftira
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Pastizzi from a late-night stall
A suggested St Julian's itinerary
3 nights Couple
St Julian's · Highlights
St Julian's in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our St Julian's picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Balluta Bay Promenade, Portomaso Marina, St George’s Bay Beach, Paceville Nightlife
- Day 2 · Gozo Day Trip, Spinola Bay
- Day 3 · Mdina, Dingli Cliffs
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