Mdina Old City

Travel Guide

As a typical walled city, Mdina's immense ancient ramparts give the town a fairy-tale charm. Known as the Cittadella, the town's fortifications date back to the Medieval Period when the city was ruled by the Arabs and Normans. The town's elegant Main Gate, designed by de Mondion, was built in 1724 in splendid Baroque style. It is an excellent example of Baroque design. The escutcheon bears a coat of arms, and statues of growling lions stand proudly in the front of the gate. Enter this dramatic doorway to leave the 21st century behind.
As a typical walled city, Mdina's immense ancient ramparts give the town a fairy-tale charm. Known as the Cittadella, the town's fortifications date back to the Medieval Period when the city was ruled by the Arabs and Normans. The town's elegant Main Gate, designed by de Mondion, was built in 1724 in splendid Baroque style. It is an excellent example of Baroque design. The escutcheon bears a coat of arms, and statues of growling lions stand proudly in the front of the gate. Enter this dramatic doorway to leave the 21st century behind.
Mdina - ancient capital of Malta, best visited in the evening minus the crowds.
The old medieval walled city of Mdina (Citta notabile) as seen from Ta Virtu in Rabat. #mdina #rabat #fortification #city #malta #architecture
St. Paul's Cathedral, Mdina
Corinthia St George's Bay

Corinthia St George's Bay

5 out of 5
St. Georges Bay St. Julian's Malta
The price is AED 341 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
AED 341
AED 369 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in St. Julian's. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Breakfast time was perfect, lots to choose from. Staff were very nice and polite... very important! Keep up the good work, and the customers will come back to you Well done

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Corinthia St George's Bay
115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective

115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective

3 out of 5
115 The Strand Gzira Malta
The price is AED 173 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
AED 173
AED 190 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 January 2026

115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective
Mayflower Hotel

Mayflower Hotel

3 out of 5
Triq l-Imhar Qawra St. Paul's Bay Malta
The price is AED 120 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 120
AED 133 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (548 reviews)
This was my 5th stay and its still as great as it was on my 1st visit.

Reviewed on 27 December 2025

Mayflower Hotel
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Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels

Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels

3 out of 5
67, Fleet Street Gzira Malta
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gzira. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (566 reviews)
Yes Staff and Cleaning were a high standard. Very cenral with good transport li js to the whoke Island.

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels
StiLLel Retreat

StiLLel Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Triq Il-Korp Tal-Pijunieri St. Paul's Bay
Stay at this aparthotel in St. Paul's Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
The staff was very courteous and made sure everything we requested was served!

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

StiLLel Retreat
Ellul Living

Ellul Living

3.5 out of 5
The Mall Floriana
Stay at this aparthotel in Floriana. Enjoy free WiFi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Malta Experience and The Valletta Waterfront are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
The room was very comfortable and the access to food, buses, and history was very easy. The staff communicated quickly and were quite helpful. Really great stay! I highly recommend.

Reviewed on 17 January 2026

Ellul Living
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Popular places to visit

Valletta skyline with the St. Pauls Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(186 reviews)

St. Paul's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Mdina Old City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Mdina Old City Gate

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Mdina when you spend time at Mdina Old City Gate. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mdina Old City Gate

Mdina Dungeons

Find out about the history of Mdina Old City with a stop at Mdina Dungeons. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours.

Mdina Dungeons

Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum

You can study the exhibits at Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Mdina Old City. Amble around this romantic area's seaside, or seek out the local tours.

Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum

Palazzo de Piro

Get tickets for a show at Palazzo de Piro, a theater with a story to tell in Mdina Old City. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Palazzo de Piro

Cathedral Museum

You can study the exhibits at Cathedral Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Mdina Old City. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Cathedral Museum