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IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta

4.0 star property

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Penthouse

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 Wenzu Dyer, Birgu
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Ferry
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Birgu

When you stay at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta in Birgu, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Malta Experience and St George's Beach. .This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Golden Bay and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Sliema Promenade.

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Malta Experience - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 10 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Riche - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cargo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MYKONOS by YIAMAS - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mykonos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wild West - ‬3 min walk

About this property

IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta

Tuscan-style hotel with a rooftop terrace and spa services
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta offers 13 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Tuscan-style hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 31 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number C105727

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palazzo Bettina
Ibb Palazzo Bettina Malta
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Hotel
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Birgu
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Hotel Birgu

Reviews

IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply wonderful place to stay. The service from everyone (but particularly Dora) is absolutely wonderful. The location is great. The rooms are lovely and the pool area stunning.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, beautiful building and rooms, will happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small boutique hotel with amazing views from the rooftop. Great location near the boat to Valletta but we preferred Birgu!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Birgu is a great location. At times, a bit tourist heavy. Staff at hotel top notch. I loved my room with balcony that overlooked Senglea and waterfront. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and beautiful facility. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical Maltese living, elegantl hotel, l friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, This was our second stay here & would highly recommend. Very friendly staff that couldn’t be more helpful. Steve & Sarah
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. 5 minute walk to 3 cities ferry. Lovely places to eat on both sides of the harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooftop , high ceiling room, perfect location and the kindest staff . I was very happy I chose to stay at this hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very lovely, boutique hotel

A very lovely boutique hotel where everything was just perfect. The room was clean, comfortable beds and we had everything we needed. There was a nice selection of things for breakfast, we can recommend the scrambled eggs and the chocolate croissants! The staff were charming and nothing was too much trouble. The rooftop pool area was lovely, very relaxing after a day of sight seeing. This was in fact, one of the loveliest hotels we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunningly presented hotel where we were made to feel incredibly welcomed & valued the moment we stepped in the door. Couldn't fault anything & would return to stay without doubt next time we visit Malta
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Palazzo Bettina as a family of six adults. Maxime and the other staff are a credit to the hotel. We were greeted by Maxime, showed to our rooms and then served drinks by the rooftop pool. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and were very helpful and always engaging. Birgu is a very pretty place and quiet away from the crowds. We all agreed it was a perfect place to stay but the ferry to Valletta is easy for a more lively evening. We definitely recommend the Palazzo Bettina and thank you Maxime and staff for a lovely warm welcome. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautiful historic hotel

Amazing hotel. lovely helpful staff. just a shame it was a short business. will certainly be first choice next time i’m in Malta.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique building, staff extremely helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in a great location

This hotel was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, the bed was comfortable and it was located in a quiet location. Most importantly and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We wish we could have stayed longer at this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

IC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory, ancona

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory, ancona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is brand new so everything was lovely and clean, new mattresses and no wear and tear anywhere. I had picked out the hotel to be close to the port for work which I have been visiting for years. So much better to be close! No long taxi ride, can’t believe I haven’t thought of it before! The area is quiet and relaxed with a good selection of restaurants in the evening! There are other parts of Malta to go a party but if you want a genuine old town feel and evening quietly strolling back from a lovely dinner by the water front this is your place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blandad upplevelse

Väldigt fint hotell och mycket nöjd med rummet. Trevlig personal. Däremot är det förfärligt när man vistas tre nätter på ett hotell och varmvatten saknas. Fick duscha hos en vän. Ändå tas betalt för en chokladbit från minibaren när man checkar ut. Det är dålig kundvård, men som sagt fint hotell i övrigt.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect hotel

Lovely hotel, with excellent service and staff. Very good breakfast. For me it was 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Veldig bra hotell!

Et glimrende hotell. Rolig beliggenhet, men med kort avstand til gode restauranter og andre servicefunksjoner. Hurtigbåt til Valetta kun 3-4 min gange fra hotellet. Båten tar mindre enn 10 min og er bare et fint lite mini-cruise. Veldig god frokost. Alt serveres ved bordet - ingen buffet. Rent og pent og fremstår som nytt. Flott takterrasse med god plass. Ekstremt hyggelige ansatte fra vaskepersonell til resepsjonist. 24/7 bemannet resepsjon. Kun 13 rom så personlig service. Kan absolutt anbefales.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024