The Xara Palace Relais & ChateauxvsTwo Pillows Boutique Hostel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks significantly better than Two Pillows Boutique Hostel. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux scores 93 with recommendations from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Gayot and The Telegraph.
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
Misrah il-Kunsill, Mdina, Island of Malta MDN 1050, Malta
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"A varied past and superb location enable this hotel to bring Mdina's rich history to life."
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Boutique hotel in a restored late 17th-century palace, incorporating the medieval bastions of the historic walled city of Mdina." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Part of the distinguished Relais & Chateaux collection, The Xara Palace is an upscale boutique hotel housed in a gorgeous palazzo dating from the 17th century." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The five-star Xara Palace is the only hotel in Mdina. Staying here gives you the chance to really appreciate 'The Silent City' in the evening, when all the tour groups have gone." Full review
Independent
"The only hotel inside the walls of Malta’s first capital, Mdina, this is the place to stay to fully appreciate “The Silent City”"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This 17th-century palazzo contains 17 soft-hued duplex suites filled with antiques and original artworks; some have fabulous views." Full review
Two Pillows Boutique Hostel
49, Triq San Piju V, Sliema, Island of Malta SLM 1423, Malta
From $17/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There's also a selection of open-plan studio apartments, which are themed by colour but mainly decorated in white with only flashes of the appropriate hue; several have sea views or terraces." Full review