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The Xara Palace

Relais & Chateaux

Misrah Il-Kunsill
Rated 9.3 in 540 reviews

The Xara Palace, nestled within the historic city of Mdina, Malta, offers guests a unique blend of elegant luxury and rich historical charm. This boutique hotel is housed in a 17th-century palazzo, providing a distinctive sense of place reflective of its profound cultural heritage. As a member of the Relais & Châteaux association, The Xara Palace is committed to delivering impeccable service and an exceptional guest experience.

Guests are welcomed into an environment where classic architecture meets modern amenities, with each room individually decorated to highlight original features such as high ceilings and antique furniture. The hotel offers beautiful views of the island, allowing visitors to enjoy the serene landscape of Malta from various vantage points within the premises.

Dining at The Xara Palace is an experience in itself, with its renowned restaurant offering a menu that combines local Maltese flavors with innovative culinary techniques. The attentive staff ensure a personalized dining experience, tailored to meet diverse tastes.

Situated within the fortifications of Mdina, The Xara Palace provides easy access to explore the city’s narrow streets, baroque architecture, and captivating history. Its central location makes it an ideal base for visiting other Maltese landmarks, while still offering a peaceful retreat away from the bustling modern world.

With its rich history, thoughtful restoration, and commitment to luxury and comfort, The Xara Palace stands as a testament to the timeless allure of Mdina, providing an unforgettable stay for guests seeking a refined atmosphere infused with cultural depth.

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Climate and Weather

January
 14°
 7°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 15°
 7°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
March
 17°
 8°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
April
 19°
 10°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
May
 23°
 13°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 28°
 17°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
July
 31°
 20°
 25°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 31°
 21°
 26°
 11
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
September
 28°
 19°
 25°
 9
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 24°
 16°
 23°
 8
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
November
 19°
 12°
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Sun hours / day
 19
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December
 16°
 9°
 17°
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 17
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Mdina and near The Xara Palace (Relais & Chateaux)

Mdina
Mdina
City and Local council in Western Region, Malta
0m / 0yd
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral
Cathedral in Mdina, Malta
120m / 140yd
Annunciation Church
Annunciation Church
Church in Mdina
190m / 210yd
Collegiate Church of St Paul
Collegiate Church of St Paul
Church in Rabat Malta
0.5km / 0.33mi
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History
Museum of natural history in Malta
40m / 40yd
Church of St Agatha
Church of St Agatha
Church in Mdina, Malta
50m / 60yd
St Peter's Church and Monastery, Mdina
St Peter's Church and Monastery, Mdina
Church and monastery building in Mdina, Malta
0m / 0yd
St Roque's Church, Mdina
St Roque's Church, Mdina
Church building in Mdina, Malta
180m / 190yd
Palazzo Falson
Palazzo Falson
Medieval townhouse in Mdina, Malta
220m / 240yd
Palazzo Santa Sofia
Palazzo Santa Sofia
Palace in Mdina, Malta
160m / 180yd
St. Paul's Catacombs
St. Paul's Catacombs
Christian catacombs in Malta
0.7km / 0.44mi
Malta Aviation Museum
Malta Aviation Museum
Aerospace museum in Ta'Qali, Malta
1.4km / 0.89mi
Malta Aviation Museum
Malta Aviation Museum
Aerospace museum in Ta'Qali, Malta
1.4km / 0.85mi
St Paul's Catacombs
St Paul's Catacombs
Christian catacombs in Malta
0.7km / 0.43mi
St Pauls Catacombs
St Pauls Catacombs
Christian catacombs in Malta
0.7km / 0.43mi
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady
Church in Rabat, Malta
370m / 410yd
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church building in Mdina, Malta
190m / 210yd
Ta' Qali National Park
Ta' Qali National Park
1.5km / 0.9mi
Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina
Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina
Museum in Malta
50m / 60yd
Mdina Gate
Mdina Gate
City gate in Mdina, Malta
50m / 60yd
Palazzo Costanzo
Palazzo Costanzo
Palace in Mdina, Malta
190m / 210yd
Domvs Romana
Domvs Romana
Roman-era house just outside the walls of Mdina, Malta
310m / 340yd
Għajn Klieb
Archaeological site in Rabat, Malta
1.8km / 1.1mi
Tal-Virtù Chapel
Tal-Virtù Chapel
Church building in Rabat, Malta
1.3km / 0.79mi
San Anton Palace
San Anton Palace
Palace in Attard, Malta
4km / 2.5mi
Wignacourt Aqueduct
Wignacourt Aqueduct
17th-century aqueduct in Malta
3.9km / 2.4mi
Verdala Palace
Verdala Palace
Building in Buskett Gardens (Malta)
2.6km / 1.6mi
Targa Battery
Targa Battery
Battery in Malta
3.5km / 2.2mi
Żebbuġ Parish Church
Żebbuġ Parish Church
Church building in Żebbuġ Malta, Malta
3.7km / 2.3mi
Nadur Tower
Nadur Tower
Watchtower in Malta; Lascaris tower
3.4km / 2.1mi
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
Collection of Cart ruts in Dingli, Malta
3.7km / 2.3mi
Saint Anne Chapel
Saint Anne Chapel
3.6km / 2.2mi
Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel
Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel
Church in Malta
3.6km / 2.2mi
Knisja tal-Lunzjata
Knisja tal-Lunzjata
3.4km / 2.1mi
The Old Windmill
The Old Windmill
2.9km / 1.8mi
Basilica of Saint Mary
Basilica of Saint Mary
Church in Mosta, Malta
3.4km / 2.1mi
Cumbo Tower
Cumbo Tower
Residence in Mosta, Malta
2.6km / 1.6mi
Ta Bistra Catacombs
Ta Bistra Catacombs
Catacombs in Malta
3.5km / 2.2mi
Daphne Caruana Galizia
Daphne Caruana Galizia
Memorial at the site in Bidnija, Malta, where investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated
3.9km / 2.4mi
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
Collection of Cart ruts in Dingli, Malta
3.6km / 2.2mi
Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
UNESCO World Heritage Site
4.9km / 3mi
Tal-Qadi Temple
Tal-Qadi Temple
Megalithic temple in Malta
5.9km / 3.7mi
Parish Church of Saint Helen
Parish Church of Saint Helen
The parish church of Birkirkara, Malta
5.7km / 3.6mi
Saint Mary's Parish Church
Saint Mary's Parish Church
Church in Birkirkara, Malta
5.4km / 3.4mi
Our Saviour's Church, Lija
Our Saviour's Church, Lija
Church building in Lija, Malta
4.2km / 2.6mi

What to do in Mdina and near The Xara Palace (Relais & Chateaux)

Mdina
Mdina
City and Local council in Western Region, Malta
0m / 0yd
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral
Cathedral in Mdina, Malta
120m / 140yd
Annunciation Church
Annunciation Church
Church in Mdina
190m / 210yd
Collegiate Church of St Paul
Collegiate Church of St Paul
Church in Rabat Malta
0.5km / 0.33mi
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History
Museum of natural history in Malta
40m / 40yd
Church of St Agatha
Church of St Agatha
Church in Mdina, Malta
50m / 60yd
St Peter's Church and Monastery, Mdina
St Peter's Church and Monastery, Mdina
Church and monastery building in Mdina, Malta
0m / 0yd
St Roque's Church, Mdina
St Roque's Church, Mdina
Church building in Mdina, Malta
180m / 190yd
Palazzo Falson
Palazzo Falson
Medieval townhouse in Mdina, Malta
220m / 240yd
Palazzo Santa Sofia
Palazzo Santa Sofia
Palace in Mdina, Malta
160m / 180yd
St. Paul's Catacombs
St. Paul's Catacombs
Christian catacombs in Malta
0.7km / 0.44mi
Malta Aviation Museum
Malta Aviation Museum
Aerospace museum in Ta'Qali, Malta
1.4km / 0.89mi
Malta Aviation Museum
Malta Aviation Museum
Aerospace museum in Ta'Qali, Malta
1.4km / 0.85mi
St Paul's Catacombs
St Paul's Catacombs
Christian catacombs in Malta
0.7km / 0.43mi
St Pauls Catacombs
St Pauls Catacombs
Christian catacombs in Malta
0.7km / 0.43mi
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady
Church in Rabat, Malta
370m / 410yd
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church building in Mdina, Malta
190m / 210yd
Ta' Qali National Park
Ta' Qali National Park
1.5km / 0.9mi
Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina
Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina
Museum in Malta
50m / 60yd
Mdina Gate
Mdina Gate
City gate in Mdina, Malta
50m / 60yd
Palazzo Costanzo
Palazzo Costanzo
Palace in Mdina, Malta
190m / 210yd
Domvs Romana
Domvs Romana
Roman-era house just outside the walls of Mdina, Malta
310m / 340yd
Għajn Klieb
Archaeological site in Rabat, Malta
1.8km / 1.1mi
Tal-Virtù Chapel
Tal-Virtù Chapel
Church building in Rabat, Malta
1.3km / 0.79mi
San Anton Palace
San Anton Palace
Palace in Attard, Malta
4km / 2.5mi
Wignacourt Aqueduct
Wignacourt Aqueduct
17th-century aqueduct in Malta
3.9km / 2.4mi
Verdala Palace
Verdala Palace
Building in Buskett Gardens (Malta)
2.6km / 1.6mi
Targa Battery
Targa Battery
Battery in Malta
3.5km / 2.2mi
Żebbuġ Parish Church
Żebbuġ Parish Church
Church building in Żebbuġ Malta, Malta
3.7km / 2.3mi
Nadur Tower
Nadur Tower
Watchtower in Malta; Lascaris tower
3.4km / 2.1mi

About Mdina

Mdina, often referred to as the "Silent City," offers a unique blend of history, architecture, and tranquility. Exploring the narrow streets is a must, as you can immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere and admire the well-preserved buildings. The Mdina Cathedral, also known as St. Paul's Cathedral, stands as a stunning example of Baroque architecture and is worth visiting for its intricate interior and historical significance.

Another notable site is the Palazzo Falson, a medieval house that now serves as a museum showcasing a collection of art and artifacts. This gives you insight into the lifestyle of the noble families who once inhabited the city. Enjoying the views from the bastions is also a highlight; the panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside and the coastline provide a serene backdrop.

For a quieter experience, you can stroll through the gardens of the Palazzo Vilhena, where you can relax amidst greenery and enjoy the peaceful environment. If you're interested in local culture, consider stopping by the National Museum of Natural History, located in a former convent, to learn more about Malta's natural heritage.

While exploring, you might find small cafés and shops where you can sample local delicacies or purchase handmade crafts, adding to the overall experience of this historic city. Overall, Mdina offers a blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty that invites leisurely exploration.




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