Malta for a Month: Where to Stay, Work and Meet People
Remote work at Brillace Cafe in Gzira
If you’re wondering what it’s like to actually live in Malta for a month or two, you’re not alone. I am living here long-term, but I’ve met many digital nomads who came to work and live on the island for a little while. Some even return regularly, linking up with their network and revisiting their favourite places.
Finding a One-Month Rental in Malta
Finding a good one-month deal isn’t easy. If you come in May, June, July or August, landlords usually prefer longer leases or short holiday lets because demand spikes. That’s why a one-month stay is much easier in the off-season — from October to March.
The best place to find a room for a medium-term rent is Facebook Groups, where locals post their own ads. Sometimes a shared flat group looks for a roommate-sublet when someone’s away for a few weeks. For a budget between €600–€900 per month, you can find something workable if you start early.
Best Areas to Stay
In Malta you will likely base yourself around Gzira or Sliema — both are magnets for digital nomads. You will see them at cafés like Brillace or Loaf (see our gallery) or at hip bars such as Popp Social Club.
There are also informal expat meet-ups. And I have even met digital nomads at English Café Malta events — technically language exchanges, but also perfect for making friends when you have just arrived.
Coworking and Ergonomic Setups
Many furnished flats around Gzira and Sliema look great for a week, but aren’t great if you want to work from 9 to 5 with a proper desk and ergonomic chair (so your back won’t break). That’s why many digital nomads prefer coworking hubs.
One of the best known is SOHO Office Space on The Strand, offering hot-desks from about €30/day and dedicated desks from around €325/month. It’s modern, social and full of people like yourself — ideal for working and networking at once.
Other Advantages
Of course, primarily there is Malta’s decent temperatures in spring and autumn and most EU citizens don’t need a visa. Bus travel is reliable and because the island isn’t huge, you’re never far from cafés, coworking spaces or the sea. For Europeans roaming may even work with your home SIM card.
If you are curious about life beyond Gzira and Sliema though, explore the Three Cities — it’s a calmer side of Malta with a high concentration of history and architecture and marina views.
