Guides for students moving to Malta | Erastay Blog

Guides and tips for Erasmus, English-course and international students moving to Malta: accommodation, budget, nightlife, transport and more.

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The party scene in Malta: Paceville, prices and what to expect

Where to go out in Malta, what the clubs and pubs are actually like, party hours, and how much a night out really costs.

How much does it cost to rent a room in Malta? (2026 data)

Real room prices in Malta by zone, duration and bathroom type, from live listing data. What drives the price up, and what a private bathroom actually costs you.

How to find a room in Malta: 3 best platforms (2026)

The three platforms worth your time when looking for a room in Malta, what each is actually good at, and the checks that stop you losing a deposit.

How to Find the Best English Schools in Malta (Complete Guide)

How to choose an English school in Malta: course types, what changes the price, how schools differ, and the questions to ask before you book.

Public transport in Malta: how it works

Buses, the Tallinja card, and what a ride actually costs, plus Bolt and moped rentals as alternatives. What to know before you rely on it.

Supermarkets in Malta: where to shop and what things cost

Lidl, Dave's, Welbee's and Convenience Shop compared: opening hours, what each is actually good for, and how to get your bottle deposit back.

Renting in Malta: what to check before you sign anything

The scam checks, area choices and short-let vs long-let decisions that matter before you rent a room or flat in Malta as a student.

Things you must know before going to Malta

Tap water, plugs, driving side, currency and the official languages: the basics that save you an inconvenience or two on the island.

Where is it cheapest to live in Malta? Areas ranked by real data

The cheapest and most expensive areas to live in Malta, ranked by real room prices, not guesswork, plus what each area is actually like day to day.