Sliema travel guide

Sliema Tourism | Sliema Guide

You're Going to Love Sliema

With a population of 17,104, Sliema is a must-see destination in , Malta. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sliema has to offer.

When to visit Sliema

Sliema in November
Estimated hotel price
$28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in November
Estimated hotel price
$28
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. The shortest flight to Sliema from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 28h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 6 km from Sliema. You’ll find branches of Suncar Rent a Car and Priceless, among others, in Luqa.

Plane

When flying to Sliema, you’ll arrive at Malta Airport (MLA), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sliema from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 28h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sliema is to pick up a car hire from Luqa, which is about 6 km from Sliema. You’ll find branches of Suncar Rent a Car and Priceless, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 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 $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $319 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$250+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$268+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$290+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$301+
The Preluna Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$148+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$214+

Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay $2.19 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 $26.24 and $34.98. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.19 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 $26.24 and $34.98. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.