Valletta
The fortified capital: baroque streets, small cafés and quiet evenings.
Best for
Culture and character, if you don't mind stairs and limited rentals.
Malta
Valletta for digital nomads
Malta's small, honey-stone capital and the harbour towns around it. Most remote workers live across the bay in Sliema, Gżira or St Julian's and come into Valletta for cafés and culture. English is an official language, which makes settling in easy.
- Cost of living
- Higher cost
- High rents for the region
- Internet
- Good internet
- Safety
- Generally safe
Why Valletta?
Remote workers who want an English-speaking, sunny EU base with an easy social scene.
Low-stress for most visitors; St Julian's (Paceville) gets rowdy at night, and traffic is heavy around the harbour towns.
Pros
- English is an official language
- Sunny, mild climate most of the year
- Small, walkable and well connected to the rest of Europe
Cons
- High rents and limited housing in the most popular towns
- Construction noise and traffic are common
- Hot, humid summers and crowded peak season
Best for
- english-speakers
- sun-seekers
- community-seekers
Working remotely
- Internet
- Good internet
Good
Neighborhoods to stay in
Sliema
Seafront promenade, shops and cafés, with a ferry to Valletta.
Best for
First stays: walkable, central and well connected.
Gżira
Next to Sliema, with The Strand business area and several coworkings.
Best for
Remote workers who want coworkings nearby at slightly lower prices than Sliema.
St Julian's
Bays, hotels and Paceville's nightlife.
Best for
Social stays and co-living.
Noisy at night near Paceville.
Cost of living in Valletta
High rents for the region
Current data
Our levels are editorial and relative to the other cities on the site. For current figures, check the sources:
Healthcare, transport and seasons
Buses are run by Malta Public Transport; ferries cross between Sliema and Valletta.
Visa to live in Malta
For your first weeks in Valletta
Accommodation and coliving
Stays of weeks or months.
- Booking.comOfficial site
- FlatioOfficial site
- OutsiteOfficial site
eSIM and internet
Data from the moment you land.
- AiraloOfficial site
- HolaflyOfficial site
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Frequently asked questions
Should digital nomads live in Valletta or Sliema?
Most choose Sliema, Gżira or St Julian's for housing and coworkings, and take the ferry or bus into Valletta. Valletta itself is beautiful but has fewer rentals and quieter evenings.
Which visa lets you work remotely from Malta?
Malta's Nomad Residence Permit. Income requirements and official sources are in our Malta guide.
Sources reviewed
Last reviewed:
- Visit Malta (official) · Essential information · 2026-10-05
- Malta Public Transport (official) · 2026-10-05
- Time and Date · Valletta time zone · 2026-10-05
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