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The Barrister

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | View from room
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace | Terrace/patio
Reception hall
Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
57, St. Christopher Street, Valletta, 1462
  • Malta Experience
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fort St. Elmo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Terrace

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub) | View from room

Deluxe Double Room (with Roof top Terrace and Hot Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (with Maltese Balcony) | View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (with Maltese Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Barrister

4-star Valletta property steps from Grand Harbour
This smoke-free property features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 18 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and minibars. For a bit of entertainment, TVs come with cable channels, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like espresso makers and slippers.
The Barrister offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Valletta property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The property offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Valletta property also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

The Barrister is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Barrister has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Barrister Hotel Valletta
Barrister Valletta
The Barrister Hotel Malta/Valletta
The Barrister Hotel
The Barrister Valletta
The Barrister Hotel Valletta

The Barrister Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 283 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect city-center boutique hotel

Really enjoyed my time here - spent a week and was a lovely little home base in Malta. Rooms all very thoughtfully designed with high-quality linens and toiletries. Breakfast was above and beyond relative to a boutique hotel of this size, with plenty of delicious options and an extremely attentive staff. Everyone in the hotel was very kind and welcoming, and hotel owner Mark goes out of his way to get to know his guests and provide everything they need to have a wonderful stay. If you’re looking for a chain-style hotel with silent rooms and an enormous buffet, I might look elsewhere, but if you want to stay at a lively, top-quality boutique hotel at the heart of a European city, Barrister is the place to go. I swear by Rick Steves in Europe and could definitely see this spot in his guide if he had one for Malta. The excellent ratings are well-earned.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit noisy late in the evening from neighbouring bars but did not detract from the overall excellent experience. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every way! The room was very well appointed, bed was comfortable, and service was spot-on! Breakfast was fresh and tasty. The manager was like a casual concierge, providing ideas and information to make our trip even better. I give the Barrister 11 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair, Nuneaton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff very friendly. Rooms comfy and clean. It's by Strait St so not library quiet nearby, but that was no issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff OK. Underwhelming breakfast options (probably because this is a small hotel). Very noisy from adjacent streets until early hours of the morning due to the number of bars playing very loud music. Impossible to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Clyde Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel with excellent location. Some rooms & the cafeteria require stairway access.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anatoliy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark and his team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was all we wanted it to be. Mark is very knowledgeable about Malta and helped us with deciding on days out. We booked room 42 with its own terrace and hot tub, which insured we had fantastic views for the NYE fireworks. Complimentary bubbly in the fridge on arrival along with snacks and soft drinks. I dont think we would change a thing. Don't be put off by the location, although very close to some noisy bars, the rooms are very sound proof and they supply earplugs as a back up, although we didn't need them. The bed was so comfortable obe of the best ive slept on and im fussy. They really think of everything you might have forgotten..Complimentary top class toiletries, shaving kit, dental kit, sewing kit, nail file, cotton buds the works. Thank you for such a magnificent stay we will be back 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BORIS

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Owner engaged with all guests and made helpful suggestions of where to visit and how to get there. Very customer-focused.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel Is located in the center of the town, easy to walk to the ferry, bus or just enjoying the views of this amazing city. The hotel is comfortable, the staff is very professional and friendly. The only cons I have to mention is the sounds from the bars🎵 at night, it can be loud! But, the hotel will provide ear plugs😁. We had breakfast 🍳included with was great. The owner Mark is very knowledgeable about places and how to get there, definitely if you need help ask him.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic small hotel

Fantastic small hotel, great location. Walkable to everything in Valletta. Staff is friendly & helpful. Mark, the owner is outgoing, enthusiastic about Malta & as helpful as he could be. His recommendation for a driver on Gozo was spot on. Martin picked us up at the ferry & drove us around Gozo for the day at a reasonable price. My only problem was noise Friday night from the bars nearby. But we were supplied ear plug, & with the window closed it wasn't really a problem. I would recommend the Barrister to anyone visiting Valletta!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lovely staff. Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and lovely people very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A real find, can't fault it. Already recommending to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a small amount of rooms, maybe around 20. Staff were very friendly to us and helpful with recommendations for bars/restaurants and tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max Milham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024