Malta area comparison · 2026
Gzira vs Floriana
Which Malta area is right for you? Two of Malta's best-value harbour towns on opposite sides of the harbour basin. Gzira faces Manoel Island and Sliema; Floriana sits at the gates of Valletta.
Our verdict
The short answer
Choose Gzira for Sliema proximity and a more vibrant café scene. Choose Floriana for Valletta walking access, quieter streets, and slightly lower rents — ideal for government workers and Valletta culture lovers.
Side-by-side market data
The numbers
Median prices pulled from active listings across every Maltese agency on djar.
| Metric | Gzira | Floriana |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | €1,500/mo | €2,000/mo |
| Median sale price | €425,000 | €477,000 |
| Rent / m² | €16/mo | €20/mo |
| Sale / m² | €4438 | €5556 |
Category winners
Which area wins?
Scored across rent, value and lifestyle — pick what matters most to you.
Best rents
Floriana
Best value
Floriana
Best lifestyle
Gzira
Area profiles
Vibe, transport & fit
Pulled from our full Malta area guides — who each town is actually built for.
Gzira
Affordable, local, up-and-coming, youthful
Excellent — on the main Sliema–Valletta bus corridor. 5-minute walk to Sliema seafront. 10-minute bus to Valletta.
Best for
Floriana
Quiet, garden, governmental, historic
Excellent — walking distance to Valletta bus terminus. Highly walkable.
Best for
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