Ddream Hotel, St Julian’s

The Ddream Hotel is a design-led 3-star hotel. It stands on Triq Ball, a small street in Paceville, the party district of St Julian’s. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs start just around the corner. The hotel has 35 rooms, served by a single lift.

The rooms go for understated decor, with light tones and a teal feature wall. All have air conditioning, a minifridge, a kettle, a safe and a TV. Categories range from the Economy single to quadruples in two connecting rooms. Some have a balcony, others a bathtub instead of a shower. The bedding is well thought out, with a choice of several pillow types.

The Quench & Taste restaurant serves breakfast only, as a sweet and savoury buffet. The lobby bar then takes over, with its wine cellar and a small library. A terrace at the back is a quiet spot for a drink. The hotel has no pool, spa or gym.

The hotel mainly attracts a young, urban crowd. The triples and quadruples suit groups of friends as well as families. A free cot is available, but there are no extra beds. You must be at least 21 to check in, and minors must be accompanied.

Recent reviews put the location far ahead of every other criterion. The hotel is in the heart of Paceville, a stone’s throw from bars, restaurants and bus stops. St George’s Bay beach is a few minutes’ walk away. The staff are the other big strength. Guests praise their friendliness and their tips for planning trips around the island. Many also appreciate being able to leave their luggage before check-in and after check-out.

Breakfast scores well for its sweet and savoury buffet. A local speciality changes every day, and gluten-free options are available. A few guests, however, find the choice limited. The rooms are seen as modern, clean and often spacious. The two-room triples and quadruples are very popular with groups. The beds win near-universal approval. Many guests sleep well thanks to the soundproofing, despite the lively street.

The bathrooms draw most of the criticism. Several rooms have a high bathtub with no screen or curtain, and water floods the floor. Some showers drain poorly, and mouldy seals are reported. A few ground-floor rooms, or those facing a wall, lack light and smell damp. Since 2025, a building site next door has also caused noise from early morning. At night, partygoers returning home can be heard in the street and corridors. Finally, the deposit requested on arrival surprises some guests.

The Ddream Hotel is best suited to groups of friends, solo travellers and couples here for the nightlife. Its value for money is judged good for St Julian’s. It is best to ask for a room with a shower, away from the building site. Families with young children and light sleepers should look for a quieter area.

The hotel stands on Triq Ball, a narrow street in Paceville, St Julian’s nightlife district. The sandy beach at St George’s Bay is about 350 m away. Spinola Bay and its promenade are less than ten minutes’ walk away. Several bus stops serve Sliema, Valletta and the north of the island. Our guide to getting around Malta details the ways to travel.

Good to know: the hotel has no private car park, and street spaces are scarce in the evening. Building works are also under way right next door. For a quieter stay, ask for a room away from the works.