Sliema travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sliema

With a population of 17,104, Sliema is a must-see destination in , Malta. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sliema has to offer.

When to visit Sliema

Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sliema in August, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Sliema, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Sliema

Plane

When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Suncar Rent a Car, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Suncar Rent a Car, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sliema

From 5-star hotels such as the AX The Palace to great affordable options like the Sliema Marina Hotel, Sliema offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

Hyatt Regency Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 4376 reviews)
$197+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 14450 reviews)
$167+
1926 Le Soleil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 5428 reviews)
$184+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2428 reviews)
$178+
Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2220 reviews)
$99+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3834 reviews)
$192+

Renting a car in Sliema

Renting a car in Sliema costs $25 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sliema, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sliema costs $25 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Luqa Malta Intl.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sliema, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.