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

When to visit Sliema

Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 80
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 45m.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 45m.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,932 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,717 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 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 S$ 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 273 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)
S$ 178+
Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 226+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 222+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 263+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 301+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+

Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay S$ 1.94 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 S$ 23.20 and S$ 30.93. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.94 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 S$ 23.20 and S$ 30.93. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.