Hostels in VALLETTA, MALTA

Valletta – City With Magnificent Architecture

Beautiful historical buildings, amazing harbor and charming old townhouses draw many visitors to one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Valletta in Malta.

History:
The foundation stone of Valletta dates back to the 16th century and was mostly under the rule of Knights and the French. The city suffered tremendous destruction during World War II.

Popular Places:
Valletta, the capital city of Malta, is rich in historical architecture. St. John’s Co cathedral is a true master piece and its grandeur leaves many visitors astonished. The grand master’s palace houses the government of Malta and also boasts magnificent interiors which can be visited while parliament is not in session. Our lady of Mount Carmel and Victory churches are the oldest churches and attract with their baroque architecture. Another illustrious baroque architectural excellence can be viewed at The Auberge de Castille, which was built as fortress to the Knights.

The upper and lower Barakka gardens are a must visit which not only offer some splendid architecture and relaxation time but also the fantastic views of the grand harbor are unforgettable. The grand harbor is the main attraction of Valletta. Beautiful sea front, boats and ships cruising and the marvelous break water are truly enchanting.

Getting Around:
Luda is the nearest airport to reach Valletta while there are many boats and ferries plying from many cities. Getting around the city is aided by buses and visitors can also enjoy Karrozzin horse ride, a good guide is to know where in the city you want to go then decide on how to get there.

Places of Entertainment:
Cruise around the grand harbor offer magnificent sights. Scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing are options for entertainment while horseback riding is the most loved activity. Evenings at Embassy shopping centre can be memorable with many shops, cinema screens, game rooms, foot courts. Open air markets and pedestrian streets offer many shopping options. Pubs and bars spur lively night life.

Accommodation:
Stay at Valletta is well aided by rented apartments, bed and breakfast, youth hostels accommodation, bay resorts, guesthouses, budget hotels, luxury hotels. English is widely spoken making communication east and hassle free.

Currency:
Valletta, Malta, being a part of Eurozone has Euro as its currency; one can contact banks, authorized travel agencies and hotels for exchanging foreign currency and traveler’s checks while many tourist areas in Malta also have foreign exchange machines, check the news and internet for the latest exchange rates.

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