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The Barrister

4.0 star property
Property with restaurant, near Grand Harbour

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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) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace | Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Reception hall
In the heart of Malta, The Barrister Hotel offers an upscale retreat with dry cleaning services, a cozy bar, and a delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi and take advantage of bike rentals or concierge services to plan your day. Helpful staff have made lasting impressions on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 18 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
57, St. Christopher Street, Valletta, 1462

What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Conference Centre - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grain Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Str.Eat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa Sotto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Barrister

At The Barrister, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Rooms offer up nice touches like premium bedding, rainfall showerheads, and espresso makers. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Italian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian

At a glance

DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Does The Barrister offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Barrister does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Barrister?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Barrister?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Barrister?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Barrister?

No, this property doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (10-min drive) and Oracle Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Barrister and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and horseback riding.

Are there restaurants at or near The Barrister?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Barrister like?

The Barrister is in the heart of Valletta, a short 4-minute walk from Malta Experience and 5 minutes' walk from St. Johns Co - Cathedral.

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The Barrister Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as fresh, tasty, and fulfilling with plenty of delicious options. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

The staff was very kind and welcoming, and my stay was just what I hoped for!
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent location. Staff very friendly. Rooms comfy and clean. It's by Strait St so not library quiet nearby, but that was no issue.
3-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel and lovely people very helpful.
4-night trip

10/10

Excellent hotel
7-night trip

10/10

Boutique hotel with excellent location. Some rooms & the cafeteria require stairway access.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay. Lovely staff. Excellent location
7-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel with a small amount of rooms, maybe around 20. Staff were very friendly to us and helpful with recommendations for bars/restaurants and tours.
5-night trip

10/10

Wonderful & perfectly located hotel with a highly knowledgable and helpful owner, Mark!
5-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff and a good breakfast!

10/10

It was a beautiful stay in this hotel, everything was clean and entirely equipped with everything what you need
2-night trip

10/10

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.
7-night trip

10/10

Easily walkable to everything in Valletta, friendly staff, very comfortable room, lovely breakfast….ticks all of the boxes for a great stay.
3-night trip

6/10

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.
5-night trip

10/10

Great staff. Owner engaged with all guests and made helpful suggestions of where to visit and how to get there. Very customer-focused.
4-night trip

10/10

Superb location, lovely staff, very well maintained property. I would definitely stay there on another trip to Valletta.
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel. Convenient location
2-night trip

10/10

Clean and great location
1-night trip

10/10

A real find, can't fault it. Already recommending to friends.
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect location and excellent service. Staff very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was great.
4-night trip

8/10

Very convenient to main historic area, staff very professional and willing to assist in arranging tours, advice in what to see and booking restaurants and transport.
5-night trip

10/10

What a superb hotel, in the best possible location and with a wonderful host and staff. They were very helpful and could not do enough to provide advice, hints and tips to make our stay very enjoyable.
7-night trip

10/10

I liked the kindness of the director and the receptionist
4-night trip

10/10

Fantastic service and extremely helpful staff
4-night trip

10/10

We had to book at last minute due to changes in our flight. The staff was so kind, very helpful. The hotel it is so nice, clean and well decorated. It is close (walking distance) to main attractions. Good restaurants and bars are nearby. Great experience
1-night trip

10/10

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!
5-night trip