Major city · Malta
St. Julian'sSan Ġiljan
Stay 1 night for a quick beach and nightlife taste; 2 nights if you want evenings and easy bus links to Valletta. Longer stays rarely needed.
St. Julian's is Malta's main resort town, centred on Paceville nightlife and Balluta Bay beach. It offers many hotels, bars and restaurants and is well‑connected by bus to Valletta and the rest of the island, making it a convenient short base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, sea‑ready)
- avoid July–Aug (peak crowds, high prices)
- Airport
- MLA
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Malta ↗Malta is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Malta ↗Traffic drives on the left; if you hire a car, expect narrow roads, heavy traffic and limited parking in the towns.
- Malta ↗Sockets are the UK three-pin type (Type G); bring the right adapter.
- Malta ↗Every licensed stay adds an environmental contribution per adult per night (€1.50 from 1 July 2026, capped per stay — check), collected by the hotel or host.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for St. Julian's112 ▾
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about St. Julian's, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Malta-wide
- SIM or eSIMGO, Epic and Melita sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in shops; ID required.Malta-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe but tastes of desalination; bottled or filtered water is normal in homes and restaurants.Malta-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not included.Malta-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Malta-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay alert in crowded nightlife venues and watch for pickpockets.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets at bus termini and main squares, some paid (€0.50 (≈ under US$1)); cafés and museums otherwise.Malta-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance / fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on public holidays and some on Mondays; village shops close for lunch and on Sunday…Malta-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMLA Malta International Airport (check).
- Getting aroundPublic buses (routes 212, 213, 222) run every 15 min; taxis are plentiful but can be pricey; walkable within the promenade.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (pub)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket€2 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MLA Malta International Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Dec (7 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
St. Julian's: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Public buses (routes 212, 213, 222) run every 15 min; taxis are plentiful but can be pricey; walkable within the promenade.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Valletta
goDoor to door: ≈25 min one way, ≈50 min round trip
Bus 212 or 222, about 25 min
Capital city, historic sites, easy walk from bus stop.
Sliema
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Bus 212, 10 min
Shopping, promenade, ferry to Valletta.
Gozo
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total (check transfer times)
Bus to Ċirkewwa (≈45 min) then ferry 25 min
Full day needed; consider overnight stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Le Méridien St. Julians Hotel & Spa
Mid‑range, €70–190 per night, sea view, rooftop pool
Hilton Malta
Portomaso waterfront, 15 min by bus from centre
Hotel Juliani
Boutique, €170–230 per night, Spinola Bay
The Westin Dragonara Resort
Luxury, private peninsula
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €95 | €190 |
| Bus day pass2 × €6 · covers unlimited city buses | €12 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €35 |
| Trip total≈ €194 per person per day, bed included | €387≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and inter‑island ferry excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (pub) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Meal at mid‑range restaurant | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Bus ticket | €2 (≈ US$3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nightlife area can be noisy after midnight; keep belongings secure.
- Summer heat can be strong; stay hydrated on the beach.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance / Fire
- 112
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St. Julian'sSan Ġiljan
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My bed tonight
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Għal din l-indirizz, jekk jogħġbokTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
Embassy
US Embassy in Valletta (check address); other consulates in Valletta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → St. Julian's (bus 212): ≈ €6, 30 min
- St. Julian's → Valletta (bus): ≈ €2, 25 min
Say or show
- Skużani — Excuse me / Sorry (skużani)
- Grazzi — Thank you (grazzi)
- Kemm jiswa? — How much is it? (kemm jiswa?)
- Fejn hu l-toilet? — Where is the toilet? (fejn hu l-toilet?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for St. Julian's. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (warm, sea‑ready) · avoid July–Aug (peak crowds, high prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night in Gozo for island exploration.
- Extend stay for spa treatments at Le Méridien.
Sources
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