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Voykit pocket guide · Malta
St. Julian's
San 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.
- Country
- Malta
- Local name
- San Ġiljan
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, sea‑ready)
- Avoid
- July–Aug (peak crowds, high prices)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards work in most restaurants and shops; carry cash for kiosks, village bars and some boat trips.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–80 excl. bed · Mid €80–130 excl. bed · High €130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- GO, Epic and Melita sell prepaid SIMs at the airport and in shops; ID required.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire 112
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets; bring a UK adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if service is not included.; Café: Leave small change.; Taxi or ride-hail: Round up.; Boat crew or dive guide: €5–10 for good service.
- Water
- Tap water is safe but tastes of desalination; bottled or filtered water is normal in homes and restaurants.
- Toilets
- Public toilets at bus termini and main squares, some paid (€0.50); cafés and museums otherwise.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Beer (pub) | €4–6 |
| Meal at mid‑range restaurant | €15–25 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €15–20 |
| Bus ticket | €2 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MLA · Malta International Airport
- check
Typical fares
- Airport → St. Julian's (bus 212)
- ≈ €6, 30 min
- St. Julian's → Valletta (bus)
- ≈ €2, 25 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Public buses (routes 212, 213, 222) run every 15 min; taxis are plentiful but can be pricey; walkable within the promenade.
See and do
Known for
- Paceville nightlife
- Balluta Bay
- Dragonara Casino
- Beach promenade
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta | Bus 212 or 222, about 25 min | ≈25 min one way, ≈50 min round trip |
| Sliema | Bus 212, 10 min | ≈20 min round trip |
| Gozo | Bus to Ċirkewwa (≈45 min) then ferry 25 min | ≈2 h total (check transfer times) |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Skużaniskużani |
| Thank you | Grazzigrazzi |
| How much is it? | Kemm jiswa?kemm jiswa? |
| Where is the toilet? | Fejn hu l-toilet?fejn hu l-toilet? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A handshake; 'bonġu' or good morning; avoid: Assuming Malta is 'like Italy' or 'like Britain' — it is its own country
- Churches: Dress modestly and keep quiet; avoid: Flash photos during services
- Festas: Join the crowds and street food; avoid: Standing in front of the band or statue procession
- Politics: Listen; avoid: Taking sides between Labour and Nationalist supporters in public
- Driving: Expect sudden stops and narrow lanes; avoid: Road rage — it escalates fast
Scams and watch-outs
- Nightlife area can be noisy after midnight; keep belongings secure.
- Summer heat can be strong; stay hydrated on the beach.
Generally safe; stay alert in crowded nightlife venues and watch for pickpockets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for St. Julian's yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Paceville nightlife
- Balluta Bay
- Dragonara Casino
- Beach promenade
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: St. Julian's, revision 5287673 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5287673
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
St. Julian'sSan Ġiljan
Għal din l-indirizz, jekk jogħġbok
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
US Embassy in Valletta (check address); other consulates in Valletta.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/st-julians). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.