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Researched Updated Oct 31, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Birdwatching Locations
Simar Nature Reserve (20 mins away near St. Paul's Bay)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Permit required; officially designated BBQ areas at Mistra Bay
Nearby Nature Escapes
Pembroke Heritage Trail (cliffs and rocky coast starting right after St. George's Bay)
National Parks Nearby
Majjistral Nature and History Park (30 mins by car)
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Promenade - 5km scenic walk from St. Julian's to Gzira/Sliema
Scenic Viewpoints
Tigné Point (Sliema) for the best view of the Valletta skyline

Essentials

City
Paceville, St. Julian's, Northern Harbour District, Malta 2 1
Population
Paceville is a district of St Julian's, not a locality of its own. St Julian's had 11,653 usual residents at the census of 21 November 2021, and an estimated 15,208 on 31 December 2024. 1 2
Internet Speed
GO advertises home fibre at 1,000 Mbps, and Plug'n'GO wireless at up to 50 Mbps from €27.99 a month. 5
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, about 0.8909 EUR per USD. Wikivoyage notes that Lombard Bank does not charge an ATM withdrawal fee. 3 7
Tap Water
Tap water meets EU safety standards but tastes salty, because most of it is desalinated seawater or aquifer water. Bottled water is what many people drink. 7
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type G (British three-pin) sockets. 6 7
SIM Card
GO, Epic and Melita. A GO eSIM can be issued in the GO app before arrival. Smart M is €11.99 for 28 days (15 GB, or 20 GB with auto top-up); Smart Unlimited is €15.99. Epic lists talk, 4 GB and 10 GB packs but not the euro top-up that switches each pack on. 4 8 7
Banking for Expats
Revolut is the standard for most expats; local accounts at MeDirect are common for residents
Accommodation
High-end hotels (InterContinental, Westin), serviced apartments, and shared penthouses via MaltaPark
Cashless Friendly
Extremely high; major credit cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted everywhere
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com dominate; expect €70-€120/night for a decent studio in 2026
Budget Accommodation
Marco Polo Hostel (Ross Street) - Dorms from €20/night
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
St. George’s Bay for nightlife and beachfront access
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Portomaso or nearby Sliema (15 min walk) for a quieter, more professional environment

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
SOHO St Julian's, Punchbowl Centre, Elia Zammit Street. A hot desk is from €30 a day or €215 a month, during reception hours (Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30). A dedicated desk is from €325 a month, with 24/7 access. 13 14
Best Cafe for Work
Concrete Coffee (Spinola Bay) - High-speed Wi-Fi and excellent specialty coffee
Networking Events
Silicon Drinkabout Malta (Rotational bars in St. Julian's) - Weekly Friday meetups for tech/startups
Social Events for Expats
Expats in Malta Facebook Group meetups at The Thirsty Barber (St. George's Road)

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Bolt (cheapest), Uber, and eCabs (premium local service)
Bike/Scooter Rental
tallinja Bike docks at the Ross Bus Stop in St Julian's. Pay-per-use is €3 for the first 30 minutes, then €2 per 30 minutes. A personalised tallinja card pays €1.50 for the first 30 minutes. 11
Best Beach Nearby
St. George's Bay (Man-made sandy beach right in Paceville)
Top Regional Airline
KM Malta Airlines (National carrier replacing Air Malta)
Top International Airline
Ryanair (Huge hub at Luqa/MLA Airport)
Highway Access
Route 1 (Ta' Giorni Bypass) provides direct access to the rest of the island
Main Train/Transit Hub
The Ross Bus Stop on Triq San Ġorġ is the local stop in the centre of St Julian's, and tallinja Bike docks there. Wikivoyage's getting-around guide for Malta covers bus, taxi, car and ferry. 11 15 7
Public Transport Passes
A personalised tallinja card is €25 to register, then free on day and night buses and on the Sliema, Valletta and Three Cities ferry. Any identity document can be used; a Maltese e-ID only speeds up the photo check. From 18 October 2026 to 12 June 2027 a cash or contactless day single is €2 (summer €2.50, night €3). The Explore Adult 7-day card is €25. 9 10
Regional Travel
Valletta Ferry Services sails from Sliema (The Strand, a walk from Paceville). The operator page prints a day single of €3 and a day return of €5, and also a day single of €1 and a day return of €1.50. From 19:30 a night single is €3.50 and a night return is €5.20. A personalised tallinja card is free on this ferry. 12 9

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Mater Dei (Public, Msida) or St. James Hospital (Private, Sliema/Zejtun)
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Lotusse Yoga Malta (The George Urban Boutique Hotel) - Sessions from €15
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Cynergi Health & Fitness Club (Eden Place) - Day pass €25, Monthly approx €85
Laundry Services
24/7 Self Service Laundry (Triq Santu Wistin) - Wash and dry cycle approx €8

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Wolt and Bolt Food (Deliveries average €2.50 fee)
Best Local Dish to Try
Stuffat tal-Fenek (Rabbit Stew) at Gululu (Spinola Bay) - €22
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Grassy Hopper (Spinola) - Plant-based bowls and smoothies
Best Dessert Spots
RivaReno Gelato (St. Sebastian Street) - Italian artisanal gelato
Affordable Shopping Spots
Greens Supermarket (The Point or Swieqi) - Large variety and fair pricing
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.de (ships to Malta) or local tech retailer Scan.mt
Grocery Delivery
Maltasupermarket.com (Online portal for Tower and Valyou supermarkets)
Bar/Nightlife Area
Triq Santa Rita (the iconic 'Steps' of Paceville)
Local Brewery
Lord Chambray (Gozo-based, widely available in Paceville bars like The Crafty Cat)
Wine Bars
The Thirsty Knight (Paceville Avenue) - Extensive local and Italian selection
Street Food Stalls
Pastizzerija Sphinx (Ross Street) - Pastizzi (pea/cheese cakes) for €0.50
Popular International Cuisine
Hugo's Burger Bar (St. George's Road) - Popular gourmet burgers from €10

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Spinola Bay Love Sign and the Portomaso Business Tower
Museums & Art Venues
The Malta Experience (Valletta - 15 min bus) or Il-Ħaġar
Historical Sites
Dragonara Palace (now a Casino) built in 1870 17 16
Religious Sites
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (Balluta Bay)
Annual Events
Isle of MTV Malta 2026 was on 22 July, headlined by Katy Perry, on the Malta Tourism Authority events list. That list does not include a Lost and Found festival for 2026. 23
Cultural Districts
Valletta (Capital City) - UNESCO world heritage site a short bus ride away
Theater Venues
Teatru Manoel (Valletta) - One of the oldest working theaters in Europe
Local Markets
Marsaxlokk Sunday Fish Market (reachable via South-bound buses)
Music Scene
Gianpula Village (Open-air clubs nearby in Rabat via shuttle)
Street Art
Sliema Promenade murals by local and international artists
Cooking Classes
Diar il-Bniet (Dingli) - Farm-to-table Maltese cooking classes
Art Galleries
Christine X Art Gallery (Sliema)
Historic Buildings
Villa Rosa (St. George's Bay) - 19th-century country house
Local Heritage
The Luzzu (Traditional colorful fishing boats in Spinola Bay)

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
MaltaPost (Post office on Triq Elija Zammit)
Tech Repair Services
Atom IT (Msida) or iCentre (Pieta) for Apple repairs
Table Tennis Spots
Mercury Towers (Public gaming/activity areas)
Language Classes
EF International Language Campus (Paceville) - English and Maltese courses
Libraries & Study Spots
University of Malta Library (Msida) - 10 mins by bus
Community Centers
Millennium Chapel (Paceville) - Offers community support and quiet meditation
Gaming Lounges
Level Up (Paceville) - E-sports and gaming setups
Casino & Gaming Halls
Dragonara Casino or Olympic Casino (Eden Place)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €9,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €380,000 in Portomaso)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000 in San Gwann)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €8,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €480,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €240,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €7,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €560,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €280,000)
Corporate Tax
35% flat on company profits. There is no separate corporation tax. From the FITWI rules published in 2025, an entity can elect 15% on chargeable income for at least five years; that tax is final and gives no imputation refund. 19
Dividend Withholding Tax
No withholding on dividends paid to non-residents. Malta uses full imputation, so the tax is the 35% already charged on the company. A 15% withholding can apply to a distribution of untaxed income to a resident individual, and in a few related cases. 21
Tax System
People who are both domiciled and ordinarily resident are taxed on worldwide income. Someone ordinarily resident but not domiciled is taxed on Malta-source income and on foreign income received in Malta, not on foreign capital gains. Non-residents are taxed only on Malta-source income and gains. 18
Highest Income Tax Bracket
35% on chargeable income over €60,000 (2026). For a single person the first €12,000 is taxed at 0%. 18
VAT
18% standard VAT. A reduced 7% applies to eligible accommodation, and 5% to electricity and some other supplies. 20
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Malta's ATAD rules have applied since 1 January 2019. A foreign entity is a CFC when a Malta resident holds more than 50% and the foreign tax is lower than the Malta tax that would have been charged. 22
Property Tax
No annual tax on owning a home, and no wealth tax. Tax on property is charged when it is transferred. 20
Property Transaction Tax
The buyer pays stamp duty of 5% on the higher of price or real value. The seller generally pays a final withholding tax of 8% of the transfer value (10% if the property was acquired before 1 January 2004). Other rates apply in some cases. 20 26
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Nomad Residence Permit holders pay 10% on authorised remote-work income, and that income is generally exempt in the first year. New applicants need €42,000 a year gross. Fees are €300 per person plus €100 for the card. This is not a zero-tax regime; other income follows the normal rules. 18 25

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 31, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. City Population, St Julian's locality, census 2021 and estimate 31 December 2024Reference
  2. Wikipedia Paceville, district of St Julian's between Spinola and DragonaraReference
  3. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026Official
  4. GO Smart top-up plans and visitor eSIMOfficial
  5. GO home internet, 1000 Mbps fibre and Plug'n'GO from 27.99 euroOfficial
  6. Malta plugs, 230 V 50 Hz Type GSecondary
  7. Wikivoyage Malta, salty tap water, euro, three mobile operators, Lombard Bank, busesSecondary
  8. Epic prepaid top-up pack allowancesOfficial
  9. Personalised tallinja card, 25 euro, free bus and ferry schemeOfficial
  10. Malta Public Transport fares, winter single 2 euro, Explore Adult 7-day 25 euroOfficial
  11. tallinja Bike, Ross Bus Stop dock and pay-per-use faresOfficial
  12. Valletta Ferry Services, Sliema day and night faresOfficial
  13. SOHO St Julian's, Punchbowl Centre, hot desk from 30 euro a dayOfficial
  14. SOHO hot desk 30 euro a day or 215 euro a month, dedicated desk from 325 euroOfficial
  15. OpenStreetMap San Giljan Ross bus stop, Triq San GorgReference
  16. OpenStreetMap Dragonara Casino, Triq il-Wilga, St Julian'sReference
  17. Wikivoyage St Julian's, Paceville nightlife and Dragonara PalaceSecondary
  18. PwC Malta personal income tax, reviewed 30 September 2026Secondary
  19. PwC Malta corporate tax 35 percent and FITWI 15 percentSecondary
  20. PwC Malta VAT, stamp duty and property transfer taxSecondary
  21. PwC Malta dividend withholdingSecondary
  22. PwC Malta controlled foreign company rules, ATAD from 2019Secondary
  23. Malta Tourism Authority events, Isle of MTV Malta 22 July 2026Official
  24. Greens San Benedetto sparkling water 1.5 litres, 1.05 euroListings
  25. Residency Malta income threshold, application and card feesOfficial
  26. Malta Tax and Customs property duty and valuationOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Annual Events Isle of MTV (June) and the Lost & Found Festival (May) Isle of MTV Malta 2026 was on 22 July, headlined by Katy Perry, on the Malta Tourism…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Nomad Residence Permit: 10% flat tax on income from 'authorized work' Nomad Residence Permit holders pay 10% on authorised remote-work income, and that income…
    • Best Coworking Space SOHO Office Space (The Strand/Portomaso) - Hot desk starts at €25 per day or €250/month SOHO St Julian's, Punchbowl Centre, Elia Zammit Street. A hot desk is from €30 a day or…
    • Bike/Scooter Rental Tallinja Bike (Electric bike sharing) - Locations at Ross and Spinola; €3 per 30 mins tallinja Bike docks at the Ross Bus Stop in St Julian's. Pay-per-use is €3 for the first…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, following EU ATAD guidelines Yes. Malta's ATAD rules have applied since 1 January 2019. A foreign entity is a CFC when…
    16 more changes
    • Corporate Tax 35% (Potentially refundable down to effective 5% for non-resident owners) 35% flat on company profits. There is no separate corporation tax. From the FITWI rules…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Local banks include HSBC Malta and Bank of Valletta (BOV) Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, about 0.8909 EUR per…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 0% for non-residents under the imputation system No withholding on dividends paid to non-residents. Malta uses full imputation, so the tax…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 35% for income over €60,000 35% on chargeable income over €60,000 (2026). For a single person the first €12,000 is…
    • Internet Speed Average 120 Mbps (Fiber available via GO and Melita) GO advertises home fibre at 1,000 Mbps, and Plug'n'GO wireless at up to 50 Mbps from…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub No trains. St. Julian's Terminus (Ross bus stop) is the primary transport hub The Ross Bus Stop on Triq San Ġorġ is the local stop in the centre of St Julian's, and…
    • Population Approximately 14,000 (St. Julian's area) Paceville is a district of St Julian's, not a locality of its own. St Julian's had 11,653…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (British style three-pin) 230 V, 50 Hz, Type G (British three-pin) sockets.
    • Property Tax None (No annual property tax, only transfer tax on sale) No annual tax on owning a home, and no wealth tax. Tax on property is charged when it is…
    • Property Transaction Tax 5% Stamp Duty on purchase The buyer pays stamp duty of 5% on the higher of price or real value. The seller generally…
    • Public Transport Passes Tallinja Card - Free public transport for residents (including expats with a residency… A personalised tallinja card is €25 to register, then free on day and night buses and on…
    • Regional Travel Valletta Ferry from Sliema (10 min walk from Paceville) – €1.50 one way Valletta Ferry Services sails from Sliema (The Strand, a walk from Paceville). The…
    • SIM Card Epic, GO, and Melita. Prepaid 10GB data bundles start at €10-€15 GO, Epic and Melita. A GO eSIM can be issued in the GO app before arrival. Smart M is…
    • Tap Water Safe but brackish/salty; most residents use RO filters or buy 2L bottles for €0.40 Tap water meets EU safety standards but tastes salty, because most of it is desalinated…
    • Tax System Remittance-based for non-domiciled residents People who are both domiciled and ordinarily resident are taxed on worldwide income…
    • VAT 18% standard rate 18% standard VAT. A reduced 7% applies to eligible accommodation, and 5% to electricity…

    Fix pass aligned Tap Water, SIM Card, VAT, Property Transaction Tax and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads with the country prep and researched Valletta wording; confirmed property valuation and nomad income and fees from the tax authority and Residency Malta. Best Coworking Space opening hours and Regional Travel fare interpretation were added to Not verified because the cited pages do not establish the retained detail clearly. Updated research date and model attribution (en.wikivoyage.org go.com.mt taxsummaries.pwc.com mtca.gov.mt nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt sohomalta.com vallettaferryservices.com).

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