Holiday in Valletta
City in Malta — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇲🇹
Country
Malta
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to June and September to November — pleasantly warm, fewer tourists than in the peak summer.
Budget/day
Getting there from Germany
Direct flight from many German cities to Malta (MLA), approx. 2.5 hours.
About Valletta
Valletta, the capital of Malta and the smallest capital in the EU, is an architectural gem on a narrow peninsula between two natural harbors. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was built in 1566 by the Knights of St. John as the "City of the Knights." Despite its compact size of only 0.6 km², it holds an incredible density of sights: the magnificent St. John's Co-Cathedral with Caravaggio's masterpiece, the Upper Barrakka Gardens with panoramic views of the Grand Harbour, and the imposing fortifications. The straight streets reveal baroque palaces, colorful wooden balconies, and charming cafés at every corner. As the European Capital of Culture in 2018, Valletta has significantly expanded its cultural offerings. The city combines 450 years of history with a Mediterranean lifestyle — all while enjoying over 300 sunny days a year.
Top 5 highlights in Valletta
The places you absolutely must not miss.
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Externally simple, internally a baroque fireworks display — featuring Caravaggio's "The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist."
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Terraced garden with the best view of the Grand Harbour — the Saluting Battery fires at noon.
Grand Master's Palace
Former seat of the Knights of St. John with an armory and the magnificent State Rooms.
Strait Street
Once the notorious entertainment district, it is now a lively street with bars, music, and restaurants.
Fort St. Elmo
The fortress at the tip of the peninsula — site of the Great Siege of 1565.
Hotels in Valletta
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Reise-SIM für Valletta
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Valletta
Recommended travel time
April to June and September to November — pleasantly warm, fewer tourists than in the peak summer.
Summer
28-35°C, dry and sunny
Winter
10-18°C, mild with rain showers
How much does a holiday in Valletta cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-60 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
150-350 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Heritage Card: For €50 access to all Heritage Malta museums and sites — worth it for 2+ visits.
Saluting Battery: Every day at 12:00 PM, the historic cannon is fired in the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
Ferry instead of bus: The ferry from Valletta to Sliema/Three Cities is quick, cheap, and offers great views.
Festa season: From May to September, every village in Malta celebrates its own festival with fireworks and processions.
Food & drink in Valletta
These specialties you must try!
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