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

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 6 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
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of Movis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Luqa.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car rental from Luqa, which is about 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of Movis and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (8,110 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,864 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,296 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,313 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,560 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sliema

From 5-star hotels such as the 1926 Les Bains Private Spa Suites to great affordable options like the The Maltese Sun, Sliema offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 302 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 297+
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 496+
Vivaldi Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 323+
Sliema Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
Bayview Hotel By St Hotels
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 190+

Renting a car in Sliema

Expect to pay C$ 2.18 per litre in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.05 and C$ 34.74.

Expect to pay C$ 2.18 per litre in Sliema (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.05 and C$ 34.74.