The District Hotel, St Julian’s

The District Hotel is a 3-star hotel offering bed and breakfast. It occupies a modern seven-storey building on Triq Santu Wistin. It sits in the heart of Paceville, the party district of St Julian’s. Bars, clubs and restaurants line the streets all around. The entrance is at the side of the building, up a few steps and through a coded door.

The hotel has 39 rooms in two categories. Deluxe rooms sleep two, with a double bed or twin beds. Superior rooms are twice as large and sleep up to four. All have a balcony, air conditioning, a safe and a small fridge. The bathroom has a walk-in shower or a bathtub.

There is no restaurant as such. The lounge doubles as a cocktail bar and hosts the breakfast buffet each morning. The hotel has no pool, spa or gym. Reception is open 24 hours a day and Wi-Fi is free.

The Superior rooms suit families and groups of friends. The area, however, remains geared towards partying. Pets are not allowed. You must be 18 to check in.

Recent reviews praise the location above all. The hotel is right in Paceville, a stone’s throw from bars and restaurants. The Bay Street shopping centre and bus stops are a few minutes’ walk away. St George’s Bay beach is barely further. Guests also appreciate the size of the rooms, seen as very spacious for a three-star hotel. The modern grey and blue decor is liked, although some find it a little cold.

The reception staff are often mentioned for their kindness, by day and by night. The daily housekeeping is also appreciated. Several guests note that the team quickly sorts out any minor issues reported. The breakfast buffet is more divisive. Some guests find it generous. Others consider it repetitive and limited. The lounge bar is basic, but the area has dozens of restaurants.

The main drawback is noise. The windows and doors do little to block out traffic, partygoers and corridor noise. A large building site opposite the hotel starts work from 7 am, Monday to Saturday. It was still active in autumn 2026. Several guests also report patchy maintenance. They mention overflowing showers, fridges that barely cool, stains or dust. The Wi-Fi is sometimes unreliable. Finally, parking is limited and the entrance steps make arriving with suitcases awkward.

The District Hotel is best suited to young travellers, groups of friends and English language students. They will find large rooms at a reasonable price, in the heart of the nightlife. It is best to ask for a room at the back, away from the street and the building site. Travellers seeking peace and quiet or a pool should look elsewhere.

The District Hotel stands on Triq Santu Wistin, in the heart of Paceville, the party district of St Julian’s. It faces the campus of the EF Malta English school, near the Hyatt Centric hotel. The sandy beach at St George’s Bay is about five minutes’ walk away. The St Julian’s bus stops are close by. They serve Valletta and the rest of the island. The international airport is about 12 km away, around 25 minutes by car.

Good to know: the area is noisy in the evening, especially at weekends. Building works are also under way opposite the hotel. For better sleep, ask for a room at the back of the building.