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

When to visit Sliema

Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
€51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
€51
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 55m.

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 SICILY BY CAR and CarWiz, 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 55m.

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 SICILY BY CAR and CarWiz, among others, in Luqa.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (4,618 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,290 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 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 €110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €189 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)
€122+
Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€155+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€157+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€180+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€209+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€107+

Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay €1.34 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 €16.02 and €21.35. 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 €1.34 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 €16.02 and €21.35. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.