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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sliema has to offer.

When to visit Sliema

Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
$93
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.

Plane

When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (7,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,343 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,830 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,684 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,621 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,924 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,301 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,151 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,301 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (901 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,335 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 $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$222+
Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$126+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$202+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$128+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$96+
The Preluna Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$80+

Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay $2.50 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 $29.93 and $39.91. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.50 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 $29.93 and $39.91. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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