Which Malta area is right for you?
Pembroke is a quiet residential area above St Julian's — favoured by families with children at Cambridge School or Verdala. Sliema is the main event below.
Our Verdict
Choose Pembroke for the schools, more space, lower rents, and a genuine family neighbourhood. Choose Sliema for the promenade, density of services, and the most established Malta expat community.
| Metric | Pembroke | Sliema |
|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | €2,200/mo | €2,400/mo |
| Median Sale Price | €599,500 | €965,000 |
| Rent / m² | €19/mo | €18/mo |
| Sale / m² | €4576 | €5984 |
Best Rents
WinnerPembroke
Best Value
WinnerPembroke
Best Lifestyle
WinnerSliema
Quiet, suburban, family, residential
Reasonable bus connections but a car is helpful. About 10 minutes drive to St Julian's and 20 to Valletta.
Best For
Cosmopolitan, walkable, busy, expensive
Excellent — direct bus routes to Valletta, St Julian's, and the rest of Malta. 10-minute ferry to Valletta. Very walkable within the town.
Best For
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