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The Barrister

4.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat in the heart of Malta, where local cuisine and culture await just steps from Grand Harbour's historic waterfront

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The Barrister Hotel in Malta's vibrant center offers an upscale experience with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy WiFi, a cozy bar and restaurant, and convenient dry cleaning. The helpful staff assists with bike rentals and provides concierge services for exploring the area.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Valletta, The Barrister is in the city center. Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt and Hagar Qim are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St George's Beach and Blue Grotto. Grand Harbour and Mediterranean Conference Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Valletta travel guide
Map
57, St. Christopher Street, Valletta, 1462

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour showing a bay or harbor, a coastal town and a sunset
    Grand Harbour
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
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    Malta Experience
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • View from inside of a cathedral in Valletta, Malta. The St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a cathedral decorated in baroque style. This is a view of the altar.
    St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort St. Elmo showing heritage architecture
    Fort St. Elmo
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mediterranean Conference Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Noni
    2 min walk
  • Babel Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria
    3 min walk
  • The Pub
    2 min walk
  • Tico Tico Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

The Barrister

Upscale hotel near Grand Harbour
Located close to Mediterranean Conference Centre and Fort St. Elmo, The Barrister provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Barrister feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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

Is The Barrister pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Barrister?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Barrister?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Barrister located?

Located in the heart of Valletta, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mediterranean Conference Centre and Fort St. Elmo. Grand Harbour and St George's Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Barrister Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and welcoming staff. The hotel is in a great location close to all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in very walkable location. The staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, would stay here again. Hotel manager was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We would have liked a more extensive breakfast menu. The service was excellent during breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central Valletta location. Staff were always courteous and helpful. Room small but fresh. It is noisy in the surrounding streets so if you’re a light sleeper it may not be the hotel for you (although they do supply ear plugs!).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, exceeded expectations. It’s perfect for both short and longer stays in Malta, offering the comfort of a luxury with the convenience of being in the city center. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and lovely people very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soeren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful & perfectly located hotel with a highly knowledgable and helpful owner, Mark!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lovely staff. Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Easily walkable to everything in Valletta, friendly staff, very comfortable room, lovely breakfast….ticks all of the boxes for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and the hotel is beautiful but overall this is overpriced The main issue for us was the noise in our room coming from adjacent bars. There is not much to the hotel apart from a breakfast room, and the hero picture is misleading as it is a private terrace which is not accessible to most rooms We later stayed in a nicer, cheaper hotel very close
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Barrister Hotel in Valletta to celebrate the New Year and had a wonderful time. The hotel location is excellent, in the centre of the city, and close to the main tourist attractions, bars, restaurants, buses and ferries. All the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Our room was a good size and comfortable, with all the amenities we needed, including a good sized walk-in shower. There was some noise from the local bars, due to being so central, but keeping the windows closed kept most of the noise out. Earplugs were provided but not needed. The continental breakfast was fresh with a good variety to choose from and staff were very attentive, offering a range of hot and cold drinks. We would recommend the Barrister to anyone wanting a boutique experience in the heart of Valletta.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Great hotel. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff very friendly. Rooms comfy and clean. It's by Strait St so not library quiet nearby, but that was no issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean, classy boutique style hotel within a historical building. All of the staff were fantastic and made our stay feel as though we were staying with good friends. The owner has a wealth of knowledge about Malta and the best attractions to see as well as suggestions of the best restaurants at reasonable prices. The hotel is also perfectly situated for exploring Valletta on foot. The owner and all of the staff worked hard to ensure that our stay was a memorable experience and we were made to feel valued and special.
Welcoming facade of the hotel in the evening
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel with excellent location. Some rooms & the cafeteria require stairway access.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Property in good location and good breakfast. Very noisy music very late despite ear plugs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service and extremely helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Owner engaged with all guests and made helpful suggestions of where to visit and how to get there. Very customer-focused.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every way! The room was very well appointed, bed was comfortable, and service was spot-on! Breakfast was fresh and tasty. The manager was like a casual concierge, providing ideas and information to make our trip even better. I give the Barrister 11 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and service

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Is located in the center of the town, easy to walk to the ferry, bus or just enjoying the views of this amazing city. The hotel is comfortable, the staff is very professional and friendly. The only cons I have to mention is the sounds from the bars🎵 at night, it can be loud! But, the hotel will provide ear plugs😁. We had breakfast 🍳included with was great. The owner Mark is very knowledgeable about places and how to get there, definitely if you need help ask him.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect city-center boutique hotel

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025