San Karlu, SliemaSan Karlu in Sliema, Malta has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 72 hotels we score in Sliema. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.7.San Karlu is a boutique hotel set within a renovated 19th-century townhouse in Valletta. The property serves travellers seeking a central base, offering rooms and suites with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Guests can use the rooftop terrace, bar, and swimming pool, or dine on Mediterranean cuisine. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk assistance and room service. It is located near the Sliema Ferry. While the boutique setting is refined, the rooftop swimming pool is quite small. The hotel is suitable for families and those looking for a mix of traditional and modern interiors.What stands out

Central Valletta location

Rooftop swimming pool

Helpful staff

Mediterranean dining

Watch out for

Small swimming pool

No luggage racks

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