Domus Zamittello

Domus Zamittello is a 21-room boutique hotel at 7 Republic Street in Valletta, Malta, at the City Gate end of the capital's main pedestrian artery. The position makes it one of the easiest hotels in Valletta to reach: the Valletta bus terminus, where routes from the airport and across the island arrive, is a short walk from the entrance, and the Triton Fountain and City Gate are close by. This suits early arrivals and visitors travelling with luggage. From here Republic Street runs the length of the peninsula toward St John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and Fort St Elmo, so most major sights are within a fifteen-minute walk. The building is a traditional Valletta townhouse converted into a hotel, with stone architecture and updated interiors. Rooms are offered as doubles and superior rooms, all with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and breakfast is part of the amenities. With 21 rooms, the hotel is large enough to run a reception service but small enough to retain a boutique feel. There is no pool or spa. Dining options abound nearby, from cafes on Republic Street to restaurants around the Is-Suq tal-Belt market hall and the Merchants Street area. The hotel is aimed at mid-range travellers, with indicative rates of EUR 130-260 per night depending on season. It suits couples, short-stay cultural visitors and those using Valletta as a base for day trips by bus or ferry. Republic Street can be busy during the day and lively in the evening, so lighter sleepers may wish to request a room away from the street.