Area guide
Ħamrun
Hamrun is the inner-Valletta workers' suburb, energetic and gentrifying.
Ħamrun is a long, dense town strung along the main road that runs from Marsa to Birkirkara, historically the inner-Valletta workers' suburb. The Parish Church of St Cajetan and a strong tradition of band clubs and football identity define a town that is undergoing a slow gentrification of its older terraced housing stock.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Ħamrun, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €414,000
- Median rent
- €1,200
- For sale
- 32
- For rent
- 25
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| town house | 13 | €505,000 |
| apartment | 6 | €267,500 |
| maisonette | 5 | €398,000 |
| penthouse | 3 | €290,000 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Ħamrun is energetic, working, and central, with a high foreign-born share, growing cafe culture along Triq Manuel Dimech, and a property market that swings on access to Valletta and Mater Dei.
Best for
- first-time buyers
- value-focused buyers
- buy-to-let in the long-let segment
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Hamrun core, Marsa border, Blata l-Bajda
Getting around
About 8 minutes by car to Valletta and 12 minutes to the airport; on the central bus axis between Valletta and Birkirkara.
Driving times
- Valletta8 min
- Malta International Airport12 min
- Mater Dei Hospital10 min
- Sliema12 min
Nearby
- Valletta: 8 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 12 min (drive)
- Mater Dei Hospital: 10 min (drive)
- Sliema: 12 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 31
- 32
- 61
- 121
Parking: Street parking is tight on Triq Manuel Dimech and the main road; quieter side streets are workable.
Schools
- St Theresa College Hamrun Primary (state)
- St Albert the Great College (church)
- MCAST Main Campus (Paola) (state)
Notes for buyers
- Older terraced houses from 200k euro; converted apartments from 165k for 2-bed.
- Strong long-let tenant pool from foreign-born residents working at Valletta, Mater Dei, and the central business strip.
- High traffic noise on the main road; choose a side street if quiet matters.
- Some older streets fall under an Urban Conservation Area; verify scheduling status before renovation.
- Outside any SDA: non-EU buyers need an AIP permit and minimum-price floors apply.
Who lives here
- Population
- 10,800
- Median age
- 39
- Foreign born
- 42%
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Walkability
- 78/100
Frequently asked questions
Is Ħamrun a good place to live?
Ħamrun suits first-time buyers, value-focused buyers and buy-to-let in the long-let segment. Ħamrun is energetic, working, and central, with a high foreign-born share, growing cafe culture along Triq Manuel Dimech, and a property market that swings on access to Valletta and Mater Dei. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Ħamrun?
The median asking sale price in Ħamrun is €414,000 and the median asking rent is €1,200 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Ħamrun?
About 8 minutes by car to Valletta and 12 minutes to the airport; on the central bus axis between Valletta and Birkirkara.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Ħamrun, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.