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
AED 216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 216
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 45m.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,438 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 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 428 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 727 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 984+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 476+
Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 606+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 572+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 734+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 410+

Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay AED 5.22 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 62.58 and AED 83.44. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.22 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 62.58 and AED 83.44. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.