See all properties
Save

The British Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Grand Harbour
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The British Hotel

Balcony
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View
Interior
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
40 Battery Street, Valletta, MLA, VLT06
  • Grand Harbour
    1 min walk
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens
    2 min walk
  • Gozo Fast Ferry Terminal
    3 min walk
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Harbour View

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Similar properties

Front of property - evening/night
Osborne
Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (816)
The price is NZ$279
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Osborne

About the area

Valletta

The British Hotel puts you in the heart of Valletta, within steps of Upper Barrakka Gardens and St. Johns Co - Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning breakfast is available between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Valletta hotel include Grand Harbour and Malta Experience.

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malta Experience - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tribe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Castille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪San Paolo Naufrago - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kantina - Cafè & Wine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The British Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Grand Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The British Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Valletta hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1930
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The British Hotel offers 12 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. 15-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Valletta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Maltese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 January and 31 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
  • Destination fee: EUR 0.50 per person, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

British Hotel
British Hotel Valletta
British Valletta
Hotel British
The British Hotel Hotel
The British Hotel Valletta
The British Hotel Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The British Hotel?

The British Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The British Hotel?

Yep, The British Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The British Hotel?

The closest beach to The British Hotel is Mellieha Bay (16.7 km).

Is The British Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that The British Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The British Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The British Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The British Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The British Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The British Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The British Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The British Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 401 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Howard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a Budget Choice
An older hotel. Relatively clean room. Tried some upgrading. The bathroom has been ungraded, but definitely on a budget as with the other renovation. Has an old musty hotel feeling. Okay for budget hotel if you can get it a low enough price
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and Malta are really good, all the steps keep you really fit, loads of good restaurants. The only criticism of the hotel is the shower curtain, get rid of it, put up a shower screen
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view
Great location in the heart of La Valletta good value for money. I vividly recommend this hotel.
The view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Try to stay at the British Suit, next door.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

ARDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with friendly staff. Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My recent stay
It was a very enjoyable stay. The rooms were basic but included a shower and of course had a fantastic view across the Grand Harbour. Reception was courteous and efficient. Continental buffet breakfast was more than reasonable and of good quality and variety. I would recommend the hotel to future visitors for excellent value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One star for location. Minus 4 for rest. Biggest issue is noise. I booked the room called 3 bedroom with view. It is next to the elevator that people take to bar and restaurant. Plus there is a public toilet on the floor so lots of noise. Plus its the first thing they clean in the morning. It will wake you up. And breakfast set up and eater noise too. I came in late the first night and it was raining so no noise until morning. Night 2 they booked a huge party that started at 8pm and lasted until 2am. Then they cleaned up until 3am. Then they started again at 530am. My complaints were scoffed at or ignored. The third night a group of youngsters gathered outside after the bars closed and yapped until sunrise. Not the hotels fault but indicative of what you may go through. Plus there is the car and deliveries to the bar noise early on. The room is bare. I expected that. Tv could be upgraded past tablet size. Only 10 terrible channels. Ac is old and weak. No way above shower water heater stays hot for 5 people. It ran out most times for me. Bathroom window wont close. Safe seemed to require some odd key. Shuttle would not drop me off here. Had to walk from city center. Things could be easily addressed but i got the feeling that they consider you an imposition and not whom makes their existence possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Mr. Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great - close to ferry and other sights. They have a great service for those that need to check out but not ready to leave the city. They kept our bags, provided free WiFi, a lounge where we could hang out When we needed a break and another outdoor lounge overlooking the harbor where we spent the early evening. They called and arranged for a taxi to and from the airport. Rooms are a bit dated but clean and that’s all that we required. Staff could not have been more helpful in helping us determine how we would spend our day. We would stay there again just based on the aforementioned items.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view from room. Excellent meal in the restaurant. Worth the complicated route in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, it was very close to the buzzing township and the historic land marks. I stayed only 1 night to join a P&O ship the next day,a very close walk to the Pinto Port 10-15 mins scenic and relaxing stroll. The room was basic, clean and spacious just what was required, the restuarnt and terrace roof had fantasic views with the resturant serving great food and very friendly waiting staff. I had he Rabbit and Pasta delicious!. All very friendly staff, thank you for a memorable positive stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Solid 2 star hotel in excellent location with superb views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
British Hotel
We were pleasantly surprised. Excellent location, amazing view from our room and from the restaurant. Great service from reception.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Would I stay again .... probably not.
We had to check in last minute due to a canceled flight. Thankfully the British hotel had a room. However on calling up quoted us a more expensive than the site hotels.com however the staff advised us to book through the site to get lower price. On arrival we were greeted by a friendly member of staff. We were handed our keys and went of to our room. The room was ok three single beds. It the room was extremely hot!!!! The air con did not work and the fan was no good not ideal for a family room with a young child. The shows was terrible and no warm water to wash only stone cold which in fairness was refreshing in the 35 degree heat. the hotel was ideal for a quick fix but would I stay there again probably not. The only plus this hotel offers is a fantastic few of the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay
great location, great ac, great staff. l would stay here again. the people are great and its close to the main city. buses are close to to go the other cities beaches. LOVE MALTA.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location and the bar looking over the water. Main public areas were very contemporary but really disappointed with our room. Needed complete make over as really dated and not in keeping with rest of hotel. Also would have appreciated a sea view as I thought that the room was overpriced and not good value for money. Went to the panoramic room at the top. What an awful space. Had broken chairs and expected a bit more. Wouldn’t recommend as a really let down. Best bit of hotel was the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location, near the old centre, thw bus terminal and the taxis
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Original room given not fit for purpose
Asked for a room change after my second night, which staff were able to quickly arrange for me. New room much quieter, hair dryer worked, as did plug in sink, better signal on TV and no green security light on in room all night. Would have given much higher overall score if in that room from outset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Rupali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had a spectacular view of the harbor. Its location was perfect for walking through Valletta. From the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens, to St John’s Co-Cathedral and the shops and restaurants - it was all within walking distance. Catching a bus to visit sites on Malta and to Gozo and Comino, the British Hotel was a fantastic place to stay. The staff was so helpful and the breakfast was a wonderful start to our busy days of sightseeing. The fireworks we saw as we walked through the Lower Barrakka Gardens was an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

christina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but a very tired looking hotel with the most uncomfortable beds ever and a shower room that was no more than a cupboard. I tried to change my booking so that I could move across to the British Suites which is part of the same hotel complex but nicer and was refused.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malta, worth a visit
Malta is full of history so it cannot fail to interest many people. It is a small series of islands and it is easy to get around. We managed to see as much as we wanted in our week's stay. It has had its periods of splendour and some of the churches and palaces with their baroque architecture remind one of the Renaissance in Italy. Valetta is built on a rocky ridge so there are some streets with steep hills and many steps. We're an older couple and sometimes this was not so easy. Tourists are well catered for with organised tours, boat trips, horse drawn carriages, bike hire, taxis and an efficient, cheap local bus service. Lonely Planet Guidebook was adequate but could be improved and there are other guidebooks. Agenda bookshop in Republic Street, Valletta has a selection.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stay here.
The bed was like a rock, and totally uncomfortable, We both had a very difficult time sleeping. Otherwise the Hotel was nice, Perfect location, great price, good breakfast although the business of paying first at the front desk was a bit silly as was the cost of coffee without breakfast. The one night we attempted to use the hotel Lounge, it was closed for a private party. Hah!! WiFi connection was only made when we opened our door and held the device in the hallway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019