Living in Ħamrun, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: Central Malta, near Valletta and Floriana
Known for: Its commercial high street, Ħamrun Spartans FC
Homes: Townhouses, apartments, maisonettes
Good for: Value, transport links

Ħamrun lies on the main road between the centre of the island and Valletta. It is one of Malta’s busiest towns, with a long commercial high street, and home to Ħamrun Spartans, one of the country’s best-known football clubs, founded in 1907.

Living there

Valletta, Floriana, Msida and Mater Dei Hospital are all a short ride away, and bus links are excellent. The town has a diverse, international community.

Property in Ħamrun

Townhouses, some with original features and traditional balconies.
Apartments and maisonettes.

Who it suits

Buyers who want a central location at accessible prices, people working in Valletta or Msida, and investors. Neighbouring: Santa Venera and Floriana.

Questions & answers

Is Ħamrun a good place to live?

It suits people who want to be close to Valletta with shops and services on the doorstep, at prices below the coast. It is busy and densely built.

Is Ħamrun good for buy-to-let?

Its central position and transport links support rental demand, particularly for well-finished apartments.

Can foreigners buy property in Ħamrun?

Yes. EU citizens buying their main residence need no permit; non-EU buyers, and EU citizens buying a second home, normally need an AIP permit unless the property is in a Special Designated Area. See our AIP permit guide.

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