Area guide
Pietà
Pieta is small, harbour-side, and tightly central between Valletta and Sliema.
Pietà sits between Floriana, Msida, and Ta' Xbiex on the inner Marsamxett harbour, and is the home of Mater Dei's predecessor (St Luke's Hospital) and the British High Commission. The town is small but central, with a tight harbour quay and a mix of older terraced houses and modern conversions.
Property market snapshot
Live median asking prices and listing counts for Pietà, refreshed daily.
- Median sale price
- €287,500
- Median rent
- €1,300
- For sale
- 60
- For rent
- 45
Prices by property type
| Property type | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 23 | €280,000 |
| penthouse | 15 | €350,000 |
| maisonette | 10 | €287,500 |
Live figures as of 26 September 2026, from asking prices on Darscover.
What it is like to live here
Pietà is workmanlike and central: not a destination in itself but tightly connected to Valletta, Msida, and Ta' Xbiex with a quieter residential rhythm.
Best for
- young professionals
- buy-to-let investors
- boutique short-let operators
Neighbourhoods and sub areas
Pietà waterfront, St Luke's quarter, Guardamangia border
Getting around
About 5 minutes by car to Valletta and 12 minutes to the airport; on the main coastal bus corridor and a short walk to the Msida ferry stop.
Driving times
- Valletta5 min
- Malta International Airport12 min
- Mater Dei Hospital8 min
- Sliema10 min
Nearby
- Valletta: 5 min (drive)
- Sliema: 10 min (drive)
- Malta International Airport: 12 min (drive)
- Mater Dei Hospital: 8 min (drive)
Bus routes
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 21
- 212
- 222
Parking: Street parking is contested, especially around the British High Commission and former St Luke's site; underground spaces in newer blocks are common.
Schools
- Pietà Primary School (state)
- St Aloysius College (church)
- Stella Maris College (church)
Notes for buyers
- Older terraced houses from 240k euro; modern 2-bed apartments from 230k.
- Among the deepest value plays inside the Sliema ferry catchment without a Sliema postcode premium.
- Former St Luke's Hospital land has long-term redevelopment optionality but no fixed timetable.
- Buy-to-let yields are good thanks to expat tenant pool spilling over from Sliema and Msida.
- Outside any SDA: non-EU buyers need an AIP permit and minimum-price floors apply.
Who lives here
- Population
- 3,900
- Median age
- 42
- Foreign born
- 35%
- Homeowners
- 49%
- Walkability
- 80/100
Frequently asked questions
Is Pietà a good place to live?
Pietà suits young professionals, buy-to-let investors and boutique short-let operators. Pietà is workmanlike and central: not a destination in itself but tightly connected to Valletta, Msida, and Ta' Xbiex with a quieter residential rhythm. Read the lifestyle and transport notes above to judge the fit for your own plans.
How much does property cost in Pietà?
The median asking sale price in Pietà is €287,500 and the median asking rent is €1,300 per month, from live Darscover listings. See the snapshot above for listing counts and prices by type.
How do you get around Pietà?
About 5 minutes by car to Valletta and 12 minutes to the airport; on the main coastal bus corridor and a short walk to the Msida ferry stop.
See homes in this area
Browse live listings in Pietà, or open the full market report for the numbers behind these medians.