The Best Co-Working Spaces in Malta for Freelancers and Startups
A Singapore freelancer's practical guide to the best co-working spaces in Malta — where to work, eat and plan your short-term remo…
The Best Co-Working Spaces in Malta for Freelancers and Startups
A Singapore freelancer's practical guide to the best co-working spaces in Malta — where to work, eat and plan your short-term remote stay from the Lion City.
Malta feels like a compact studio for remote work — you can go from a historic café to a sea-view desk in 15 minutes.
For startups, short co-working stints in Malta are a cost-effective way to test a European presence and meet local partners.
Why Malta is worth a work trip for Singapore freelancers
If you’re based in Singapore and itching for a change of scenery without breaking the bank, Malta makes a tempting short-term remote base: compact, English-speaking, and steeped in Mediterranean sun. For freelancers and early-stage startups who want a slower rhythm than the CBD lunch rush, Malta’s small cities (Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's) offer seaside cafés, historic charm, and coworking spaces that foster focused work and easy networking.
From a practical perspective, Malta’s time difference with Singapore (Malta is seven hours behind SGT) makes it possible to overlap key mornings for Europe clients while still catching late afternoon calls with the team back home. And for fellow Singaporeans, there are handy conveniences — Type G power sockets, widespread card payments, and English as an official language — that make short-term logistics simple.
- English widely spoken — easy for meetings and admin
- Compact islands — minimal travel time between towns
- Good day-pass options at many coworking spaces
- A relaxed café culture for informal meetings and breaks
Where to set up: neighbourhoods and vibes
Choose your base by the vibe you want. Valletta is the historic capital with stone streets and boutique coworking hubs — ideal for creatives and founders who like a cultured backdrop. Sliema and St Julian's are more modern and seawalk-friendly, with a cluster of cafés, serviced offices and longer opening hours for the digital nomad crowd.
If you need a quieter retreat, consider short stays on Gozo: smaller, greener and perfect for focused sprints or founder offsites. Whatever you pick, look for spaces near cafés and promenades so you can mix work with quick sea-air breaks.
- Valletta — historic, walkable, great for creative meetups
- Sliema — cafés, sea views, convenient for long workdays
- St Julian's — livelier nightlife, good for evening networking
- Gozo — retreat-style coworking for focused team sprints
How to pick the right co-working space
Day passes and flexible memberships are common in Malta; you don’t need to commit to a long lease. When choosing a space, prioritise reliable internet (ask for measured Mbps), comfortable seating for long days, plentiful sockets, quiet zones, and meeting rooms if you’ll host clients.
For startups that need occasional pitching rooms, check whether spaces run community events, workshops or investor nights — these can be a boosted-value way to build local connections without hiring an office.
- Test wifi on arrival — ask for a speed test result
- Confirm power socket availability and desk ergonomics
- Check meeting-room costs and booking rules
- Look for community boards and event calendars
Combining work with Maltese makan — cafes, pastizzi and seafood
One of the joys of working in Malta is the food rhythm: quick pastizzi for breakfast, long seafood lunches by the water, and cosy wine bars after work. For Singaporeans used to kopitiam and hawker variety, the Maltese food scene is smaller but delightfully focused — think fresh fish, hearty Mediterranean pasta and flaky pastries.
Plan your day around lunch and coffee spots near your desk. A popular pattern is a morning sprint at a coworking hub, a long seaside lunch (great for unwinding and informal client calls), then an afternoon café session or meeting at a nearby hotel lobby with good Wi‑Fi.
- Try pastizzi as a grab-and-go breakfast
- Seafood lunches are common along Sliema and Marsaxlokk
- Look for cafés with stable power and outlet access
- Bring a power bank for longer outdoor work sessions
Practical travel and planning tips for Singapore-based teams
Visas and travel: Singapore passport holders can usually enter Schengen countries (including Malta) for short stays without a visa — commonly up to 90 days — but always check the latest official guidance before you travel. Flights typically include one stop; plan for travel time and jet lag when scheduling important calls.
Money and connectivity: Malta uses the euro; cards are widely accepted but small cafés may prefer cash. Mobile data is affordable and 4G coverage is good in towns; if you need guaranteed backup, buy a local SIM or ensure your hotel offers a reliable business centre.
Power and time zone: Conveniently, Malta uses the same Type G sockets as Singapore, so you can bring chargers without adaptors. Remember the seven-hour time difference when coordinating meetings with the Singapore team — late afternoons in Malta can work well for real-time overlap with the Singapore morning.
- Check Schengen entry rules for Singapore passports before travel
- Bring a lightweight travel adaptor just in case, though Type G is standard
- Book day passes in advance during high season (spring/summer)
- Plan meeting windows that accommodate the 7-hour time gap
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