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The Barrister

4.0 star property
Property with a restaurant, steps from Grand Harbour

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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | View from room
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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Staircase
The Barrister Hotel in Malta's vibrant center offers an upscale experience with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy WiFi, a cozy bar and restaurant, and convenient dry cleaning. The helpful staff assists with bike rentals and provides concierge services for exploring the area.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 598
AED 644 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Room options

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (with Maltese Balcony) | View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (with Maltese Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | View from room

Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
57, St. Christopher Street, Valletta, 1462

What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Bridge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grain Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Barrister

Upscale property near Grand Harbour
Located close to Mediterranean Conference Centre and Fort St. Elmo, The Barrister provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Barrister feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Barrister Hotel Valletta
Barrister Valletta
The Barrister Hotel Malta/Valletta
The Barrister Hotel
The Barrister Valletta
The Barrister Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barrister pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Barrister?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Barrister?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Barrister?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Barrister located?

Located in the heart of Valletta, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Harbour and Mediterranean Conference Centre. Fort St. Elmo and St George's Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Barrister Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 293 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in very walkable location. The staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, exceeded expectations. It’s perfect for both short and longer stays in Malta, offering the comfort of a luxury with the convenience of being in the city center. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and lovely people very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lovely staff. Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Easily walkable to everything in Valletta, friendly staff, very comfortable room, lovely breakfast….ticks all of the boxes for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Great hotel. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Street closed off. Massive Crane overhead. Bags of rubbish dumped in the doorway of the derelict building next door .Outside of hotel area very unappealing. Music from carmens club on next street was unbelievable. It was so noisy until at least 2am or maybe later , then when the music stops got to listen to the revellers for a further hour. If this is what you enjoy then this hotel will suit you .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tian Shee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner Mark is a of information on where and how to go to places of interest in Malta. The hotel’s location is perfect as it is just off the busy tourist area so you can have a good night sleep . Continental Breakfast is simple and fulfilling.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and service

Location is excellent in the heart of Valetta, but not so close to all the noise. The staff are especially welcoming and helpful with advice about local places to visit, for dining and otherwise. Highly recommended. And thanks Mark for all your help!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Frances Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff OK. Underwhelming breakfast options (probably because this is a small hotel). Very noisy from adjacent streets until early hours of the morning due to the number of bars playing very loud music. Impossible to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Is located in the center of the town, easy to walk to the ferry, bus or just enjoying the views of this amazing city. The hotel is comfortable, the staff is very professional and friendly. The only cons I have to mention is the sounds from the bars🎵 at night, it can be loud! But, the hotel will provide ear plugs😁. We had breakfast 🍳included with was great. The owner Mark is very knowledgeable about places and how to get there, definitely if you need help ask him.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark and his team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was all we wanted it to be. Mark is very knowledgeable about Malta and helped us with deciding on days out. We booked room 42 with its own terrace and hot tub, which insured we had fantastic views for the NYE fireworks. Complimentary bubbly in the fridge on arrival along with snacks and soft drinks. I dont think we would change a thing. Don't be put off by the location, although very close to some noisy bars, the rooms are very sound proof and they supply earplugs as a back up, although we didn't need them. The bed was so comfortable obe of the best ive slept on and im fussy. They really think of everything you might have forgotten..Complimentary top class toiletries, shaving kit, dental kit, sewing kit, nail file, cotton buds the works. Thank you for such a magnificent stay we will be back 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Risto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Barrister is an average townhouse conversion hotel, with all the attendant benefits and drawbacks. Some of the rooms are big, other tiny. Soundproofing works in parts of the building, in others it doesn't. Everything in central Valletta is within a few minute's walk, but it's also in close proximity of bars playing loud music late into the night. However, these are things you expect and accept - still, breakfast was done on the cheap, no questions about that.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, would stay here again. Hotel manager was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Lage! Nette Katze!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margrethe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ett fint litet hotell i hjärtat av Valletta. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal! Snyggt och rent överallt!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place! Only minor issue was that the bathroom only had a tub not a shower.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, classy boutique style hotel within a historical building. All of the staff were fantastic and made our stay feel as though we were staying with good friends. The owner has a wealth of knowledge about Malta and the best attractions to see as well as suggestions of the best restaurants at reasonable prices. The hotel is also perfectly situated for exploring Valletta on foot. The owner and all of the staff worked hard to ensure that our stay was a memorable experience and we were made to feel valued and special.
Welcoming facade of the hotel in the evening
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Property in good location and good breakfast. Very noisy music very late despite ear plugs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijk en warm onthaal. Schone kamers, lekker ontbijt. Behulpzame eigenaar die verschillende tips en adviezen gaf betreffende diverse bezienswaardigheden.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect city-center boutique hotel

Really enjoyed my time here - spent a week and was a lovely little home base in Malta. Rooms all very thoughtfully designed with high-quality linens and toiletries. Breakfast was above and beyond relative to a boutique hotel of this size, with plenty of delicious options and an extremely attentive staff. Everyone in the hotel was very kind and welcoming, and hotel owner Mark goes out of his way to get to know his guests and provide everything they need to have a wonderful stay. If you’re looking for a chain-style hotel with silent rooms and an enormous buffet, I might look elsewhere, but if you want to stay at a lively, top-quality boutique hotel at the heart of a European city, Barrister is the place to go. I swear by Rick Steves in Europe and could definitely see this spot in his guide if he had one for Malta. The excellent ratings are well-earned.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit noisy late in the evening from neighbouring bars but did not detract from the overall excellent experience. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every way! The room was very well appointed, bed was comfortable, and service was spot-on! Breakfast was fresh and tasty. The manager was like a casual concierge, providing ideas and information to make our trip even better. I give the Barrister 11 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025