# Three nights in Valletta: the Caravaggios at St John's, the Grand Master, the Three Cities by boat and the Maltese table Direct flight to Malta, three nights inside the walls, the co-cathedral and the palace, the cannon, the boat to Birgu, St Elmo and three Maltese restaurants, all on foot. Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/malta/valletta/itineraries/valletta-three-nights · Revisado: 2026-11-12 Dónde: Valletta Valletta is a pocket-sized capital: 0.61 km² inside the walls, from City Gate to the tip at St Elmo in a quarter of an hour on foot. With three nights you see it without rushing, cross by boat to the Three Cities, eat at three very different places and still have time to sit at Upper Barrakka watching the ships come in. All on foot, without a car. ## How do you get there? From Spain, a direct flight to Malta from several cities, all year from Madrid and Barcelona. The airport is at Luqa. To Valletta, a direct bus to the City Gate terminal (€2.50 in summer and €2 in winter, paying the driver by contactless card) or a fixed-fare taxi bought at the airport booth. A national ID card is enough. ## Where to sleep? AccommodationAreaWho it is for Osborne HotelSouth Street, inside the wallsThree stars, a pool on the terrace, 550 m from the buses Casa EllulOld Theatre Street, opposite the Carmelite churchNine suites in a townhouse, for a trip as a couple The Phoenicia MaltaFloriana, beside City GateFive stars with gardens, spa and pool; pets admitted The plan is designed from the Osborne, a knights' palace with 63 rooms and a pool. For an occasion, Casa Ellul has suites with the bath on the balcony or the jacuzzi on the terrace; with children or a dog, The Phoenicia has seven acres of garden beside the city gate. ## For eating Three tables, three prices. Caffe Cordina is the historic café on Republic Square, for breakfast or an afternoon snack with a cannolo or a honey ring. Ta' Nenu is the home of the ftira and fried rabbit, open every day at midday and in the evening, with a children's menu. Rubino is the special meal: a period room, a blackboard menu and a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand; closed on Sunday. ## What about one more day? Cross to Gozo: ferry from Ċirkewwa, the Ġgantija temples, the Cittadella and sunset at Dwejra. Or give the day to Comino's Blue Lagoon, from June to October. ## El plan ### Thursday · 18:00 · Arrival and first stroll Airport bus to City Gate, drop your bags and walk down Republic Street when the city empties of cruise passengers. ### Thursday · 20:00 · Dinner at Ta' Nenu Oven-baked ftira and fried rabbit on St Dominic Street; open every day. ### Friday · 08:30 · Breakfast at Caffe Cordina On Republic Square, under the painted ceilings. ### Friday · 09:00 · St John's Co-Cathedral At opening time, before the groups: Caravaggio's Beheading of St John the Baptist. €15. ### Friday · 11:00 · Grand Master's Palace The Order's armoury and the State Rooms. €12. ### Friday · 13:00 · Lunch at Rubino The old 1906 confectioner's: fenek moqli and Sicilian cassata. Book. ### Friday · 15:45 · Cannon at Upper Barrakka The 16:00 shot of the Saluting Battery, above the Grand Harbour. ### Saturday · 10:00 · Boat to the Three Cities The lift from Upper Barrakka to the quay and the €3 catamaran to Birgu: harbour walk and Fort St Angelo. ### Saturday · 14:00 · Free afternoon in Sliema or at the pool Boat from Marsamxett to Sliema for a walk along the coast, or the hotel pool. ### Saturday · 20:00 · Dinner at Rubino Rubino is open on Saturday evening; if you prefer to repeat Maltese cooking, Ta' Nenu. ### Sunday · 11:00 · Fort St Elmo The fort of the Great Siege and the National War Museum. If In Guardia is on, normal entry from 12:00. ### Sunday · 14:00 · Return Bus from City Gate to the airport. ## Consejos ### Do not leave St John's for Sunday The co-cathedral is closed to visitors on Sundays and public holidays. ### Book Rubino The room is small; it is closed on Sunday. ### Flat shoes Polished stone streets, sloping and with steps. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### Are three nights in Valletta enough? Yes, for the city, the Three Cities and some rest. With four, you add Gozo. ### Do I need a car? No. Everything is on foot and by boat; parking in Valletta is difficult. ### Where should I sleep in Valletta without a car? Inside the walls, such as the Osborne or Casa Ellul, or beside City Gate, at The Phoenicia. ### When to go? April to June and in September and October. In July and August it is very hot.