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.

When to visit Sliema

Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 244
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sliema in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 244
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h 25m.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h 25m.

Airports near Sliema

Airlines serving Sliema

Lufthansa
Good (7,167 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,770 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,908 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,179 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,222 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,430 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (895 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 RM 334 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 550 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sliema

Most booked hotels in Sliema

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 617+
Intercontinental Malta
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 482+
AX The Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 362+
Be.Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 268+
The Preluna Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 219+
Cavalieri Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 201+

Hiring a car in Sliema

Expect to pay RM 6.53 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 RM 78.28 and RM 104.38. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 6.53 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 RM 78.28 and RM 104.38. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sliema, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.