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EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET levelsEMPTYJET PreferredTop band of the EMPTYJET ranking: strongest multi-source evidence of a true luxury standard. The properties we fly clients to most often.EMPTYJET RecommendSecond band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.EMPTYJET ApprovedThird band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.EMPTYJET rank #4217

The Xara Palace

Misrah Il Kunsill, Mdina MDN 1050 Malta

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • business

About The Xara Palace

The Xara Palace is a 17-room hotel set in the medieval city of Mdina, Malta. Guests have access to Trattoria AD1530 for dining, as well as a fitness centre, sauna, and concierge services. An outdoor swimming pool is available from June to September at The Xara Lodge. The property opened in 1999 and is designated as EMPTYJET Approved.

The hotel provides a range of facilities, including fine dining and a fitness room, making it suitable for both leisure and business travellers. Its location in Mdina offers a unique experience within Malta’s historic city.

Why it stands out

The Xara Palace is listed as EMPTYJET Approved for its location in Mdina, Malta, and its offering of 17 rooms, fine dining, and leisure facilities. The presence of a restaurant, fitness centre, sauna, and seasonal outdoor pool support its inclusion for a variety of travellers.

Key facts

Keys
17 rooms
Opened / renovated
1999
Architecture
Beautifully restored 17th century palazzo with baroque architecture
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Outdoor Pool is available from June till September at The Xara Lodge

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: award-winning haute cuisine

Services

  • Concierge — evidence: services of a concierge are offered for any assistance

Wellness

  • Sauna — evidence: gym/sauna bookings
  • Fitness centre — evidence: Fitness Room

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Trattoria AD1530

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

35.8851, 14.4040 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
  • Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
  • WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

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