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

Sliema travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Sliema

Sliema in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£138
2 travellers
Flight to Sliema
3 nights at hotel
Sliema in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£138
2 travellers
Flight to Sliema
3 nights at 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sliema include British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Hertz, 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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sliema include British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Sliema from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 3h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 4 miles from Sliema. You’ll find branches of CityGo Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Sliema

MLALuqa Malta Intl

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (7,415 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,369 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,160 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 D Townhouse Boutique Suites, Sliema offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

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The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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1926 Le Soleil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Pebbles Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.87 and £18.49. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.87 and £18.49. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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