Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sliema travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Sliema

Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 288
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 288
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sliema in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Sliema, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Sliema

Plane

When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h.

Plane

When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h.

Airports near Sliema

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,048 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 The Maltese Sun, Sliema offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 446 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 895 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

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The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 978+
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Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 667+
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Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 858+
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Hilton Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 951+
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Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 599+
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AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 809+
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Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay AED 5.37 per litre in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 64.35 and AED 85.80. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.37 per litre in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 64.35 and AED 85.80. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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