From our hotel in the heart of St. Julian’s, guests are close to museums, beautiful views, historic sites and culinary excellence. Whether you desire a kayak tour, a picturesque ferry ride or an enlightening day learning about an older world, it’s all within reach from Hyatt Regency Malta.

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Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishermen and history. As at March 2014, the village had a population of 3,534. The village is also known for the Marsaxlokk Market, which is mainly a large fish market which takes place along the seafront on Sundays, and a tourist market during all other days of the week. Inhabited and well-known since antiquity, Marsaxlokk was used as a port by Phoenicians, Carthaginians and also has the remains of a Roman-era harbour. Originally a part of the city of Żejtun, the fishing village became a separate parish in the late nineteenth century.

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Marsaxlokk Fish Market

After his election to Grand Master, Antoine de Paule expanded his villa into a palazzo that now serves as the presidential residence, and he built the San Anton Gardens. Stroll along the elegant walkways along sculptures, ponds, families of ducks and peacocks, and centuries old botanical collections.

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San Anton Gardens, Attard

The Manoel Theatre is a theatre and important performing arts venue in Malta. The theatre is often referred to as simply "The Manoel", and is named after Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller, Fra António Manoel de Vilhena, who ordered its construction in 1731.

Teatru Manoel, Valletta

For small and intimate gatherings over glasses of artisanal wines and the discerning connoisseur, Ta’ Betta winery offers a tasting experience like no other. Sip your wine on their terrace with distant views of the historic cities of Mdina and Valletta.

Ta’ Betta Winery

Commissioned in 1577 by Grand Master la Cassière, Malta’s famous co-cathedral is one of Europe’s finest examples of Baroque architecture. Inside are ornate interiors designed by famed artist Mattia Preti, whose paintings adorn some of the nine chapels; along with tapestries by​​ Rubens and paintings by Francesco Potenzano. Caravaggio​​’s Beheading of St John is the undeniable highlight.

St John's Co Cathedral

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Casino Malta isn’t just a casino. It is a glamorous entertainment venue that combines an unforgettable live game and slot experience, gripping sports events, and thrill-seeking guests.

Casino Malta

Aviation lovers take note! This privately run museum presents a fantastic collection of iconic WWII and post-war aircraft, all of which have been preserved, restored, or kept air-worthy in the hangars here.

Aviation Museum

Seed is Hyatt’s own première restaurant. Set in the shade of an Augustinian priory, Seed serves farm-to-fork dishes that are seasonal, local, and high in quality. At Seed, Mediterranean flavours come to life giving you a true taste of this fabulous region, at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Seed

One Michelin star restaurant
Located in Valletta.  Sit at ground level for a quiet meal, or downstairs in the stylish stone-walled cellar for a livelier ambience. Traditional Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine.

Noni

As one of the more open spaces in Malta, Ta’ Qali hosts the national football stadium, the Ta’ Qali National Park, the Ta’ Qali crafts village – a popular tourist destination. Here you’ll be able to watch craftspeople at work – from glass blowers to potters – and purchase their wares as souvenirs.

Ta’ Qali

The Mediterranean Culinary Academy is a stalwart of culinary education in Malta. It promotes proficiency in the kitchen and helps guests develop a love for Mediterranean ingredients. It’s also the place to buy local products, including: endemic vinegars, EV olive oils, and honey.

Mediterranean Culinary Academy – Cooking Classes, Naxxar

The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta or the Mosta Dome, is a Roman Catholic parish church and Minor Basilica in Mosta, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was built between 1833 and the 1860s to neoclassical designs of Giorgio Grognet de Vassé, on the site of an earlier Renaissance church which had been built in around 1614 to designs of Tommaso Dingli.

Mosta Dome, Mosta

The Palace Armoury is an arms collection housed at the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta. It was the main armoury of the Order of St. John in the 17th and 18th centuries, and as such it was the last arsenal established by a crusader military order.

Grand Master's Palace and Armoury, Valletta

Like its sibling garden the Lower Barrakka Gardens, the Upper Barrakka provides a panoramic view of the harbour. The Upper Barrakka features an active Saluting Battery, as well as monuments and walkways. It is accessible via lift from Valletta’s ditch.

Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

Located in the striking Auberge de Provence on the capital’s Republic Street, this museum is home to almost 5,000 years of discoveries. Artefacts from prehistory, Phoenician times and a notable numismatic collection.

Museum of Archaeology

Also known by its titles Città Vecchia or Città Notabile, is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300, but it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which takes its name from the Arabic word for suburb, and has a population of over 11,000.

Mdina

Malta’s sister island, Gozo, is definitely worth a visit, either as a stand-alone destination or else for a day trip, using one of the ferry-boats connecting the islands.

Gozo

Għar Dalam is a 144 metre long phreatic tube and cave, or cul-de-sac, located in the outskirts of Birżebbuġa, Malta. The cave contains the bone remains of animals that were stranded and subsequently became extinct in Malta at the end of the Last Glacial Maximum. It has lent its name to the Għar Dalam phase in Maltese prehistory and is viewed as one of Malta's most important national monuments. Pottery similar to that found in Stentinello was found at Għar Dalam, but lacking details such as stamp decorations.

Ghar Dalam, Birzebugga

National War Museum: represents the important role Malta and its people played during World War II as well as Malta’s important military role after 1800 under British rule. However, the museum displays also items from the First World War and from the two years of French Occupation.                     

Fort Sant Elmo: It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours.

Fort Sant Elmo - War Museum, Valletta

MUŻA is an art museum located at Auberge d'Italie in Valletta, Malta. It was formerly located at Admiralty House between 1974 and 2016, when it was known as the National Museum of Fine Arts. It houses a collection of works by Maltese and foreign artists mainly representing the major European artistic styles.

National Museum of Fine Arts – MUŻA, Valletta

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua in Malta. The oldest of the Three Cities is Birgu, which has existed since prior to the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Three Cities are enclosed by the Cottonera Lines, along with several other fortifications. The term Cottonera is synonymous with the Three Cities, although it is sometimes taken to also include the nearby town of Kalkara.

Three Cities: Birgu, Senglea, and Cospicua

The Blue Grotto is actually a number of sea caverns on the south coast of Malta, east of the fishermen's harbour Wied iż-Żurrieq in the village of Qrendi. It is located right across from the small uninhabited islet of Filfla. Every day from sunrise until about 1 pm a unique sight can be observed here. The location of the cave combined with the sunlight lead to the water mirroring showing numerous shades of blue. Several caverns mirror the brilliant phosphorescent colours of the underwater flora; other caverns show a deep dark shade of blue. The Blue Grotto is a popular destination for tourists on the island of Malta with boat trips to visit the caves, scuba diving snorkeling and rock climbing being the most popular activities here. It also has some typical local restaurants that offer good food with stunning views. The location has been used many times by filmmakers, including a Milky Way advert showing a cliff diver jumping 30m into the sea, numerous promotional videos about Malta, a scene of the 2004 film Troy and most recently in a RAI TV 2 filming for the popular travel program Sereno Variable.

Blue Grotto, Qrendi

When visiting the urban areas of Sliema, one can at times wish for a quick relaxing moment whilst surrounded by the bustling energy of the area. If you find yourself looking for a nice bench under some much-valued shade in the Summer, head towards the Independence Gardens.

Independence Gardens, Sliema

Ferry Service from Sliema to Valletta and from Three Cities to Valletta. The water that separates these three iconic hubs can be crossed using this convenient ferry service, which runs regularly through the day.

Water Ferries – Sliema – Valletta – Three Cities

The Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni is a Neolithic subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase in Maltese prehistory, located in Paola, Malta. It is often simply referred to as the Hypogeum, literally meaning "underground" in Greek. The Hypogeum is thought to have been a sanctuary and necropolis, with the remains of more than 7,000 people documented by archeologists, and is among the best preserved examples of the Maltese temple building culture that also produced the Megalithic Temples and Xagħra Stone Circle.

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola

Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase. The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces." In 1992 UNESCO recognized Ħaġar Qim and four other Maltese megalithic structures as World Heritage Sites. V. Gordon Childe, Professor of Prehistoric European Archeology and director of the Institute of Archaeology in the University of London from 1946-1957 visited Ħaġar Qim. He wrote, "I have been visiting the prehistoric ruins all round the Mediterranean, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, Greece and Switzerland, but I have nowhere seen a place as old as this one."

Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples, Qrendi

One Michelin star restaurant - 
Located in St. Julian’s overlooking Balluta Bay, is a beautiful Maltese-style villa that is home to a classic, elegant and decidedly romantic restaurant.

Rosamì

One Michelin star restaurant
Located in Mdina. Consistently rated amongst the top restaurants in Malta for the soul nourishing cuisine, refinement and excellence.

De Mondion

One Michelin star restaurant - 
Located in Valletta. The environment of informal luxury. The menu is concise but is assured to be of the highest quality and curation.

Undergrain

Two Michelin star restaurant - 
Located in Valletta on the 4th floor of a stylish hotel with a fantastic terrace overlooking the Grand Harbour

ION The Harbour

The National Library of Malta, also known as Bibliotheca is the country's main library, located on Piazza della Repubblica in central Valletta.

National Library

One Michelin star restaurant - 
Located in Sliema is a rooftop Restaurant. It features decor in its two dining rooms are inspired by the carriages of the Orient Express. For the warmer season, there is also a panoramic terrace overlooking the city.

Le GV

One Michelin star restaurant - 
Located in Sliema is a small quiet bistro in French style. Traditional Mediterranean Cuisine, with over 600 wines  from Italy to France.

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