Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu

Simple rooms, some with city views, in a low-key hotel offering a basic restaurant/coffee shop. On a narrow residential street, this modest hotel is 3 minutes' walk from the National Museum, 1 km from Artificial Beach and 4 km from Velana International Airport. Simple rooms with colorful accents provide Wi-Fi and en suite wet rooms. Some rooms have minibars and/or city views. Room service is available. Breakfast is served in a basic restaurant/coffee shop.

Low-key hotel offering modest rooms, plus a relaxed cafe/bistro with a terrace overlooking the sea. This informal hotel in a commercial area is a 13-minute walk from the National Museum, 2 km from the man-made Artificial Beach and 6 km from the Velana International Airport. The modest, low-key rooms with simple furnishings offer TVs, safes, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minifridges. Wi-Fi is complimentary. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas with sea views. Amenities include a relaxed bistro/cafe with a lounge and a terrace overlooking the ocean; there's no alcohol. An airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Relaxed rooms in a casual hotel offering free Wi-Fi & a restaurant, plus a rooftop terrace. A 2-minute walk from white-sand Hulhumaale Public Beach, this laid-back hotel is a 4-minute walk from Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani Mosque and 7 km from Velana International Airport. Relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screens. Upgraded rooms add balconies, and family rooms sleep up to 3 guests. There's a casual restaurant serving international fare. Other amenities include a lobby lounge, and a rooftop terrace with sitting areas. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Bright rooms in a relaxed hotel opposite the beach offering a cafe, a terrace & ocean views. Across the street from Eastern Beach on the Indian Ocean, this laid-back hotel is 7 km from Male International Airport and 9 km from the National Museum. Relaxed, bright rooms feature TVs, Wi-Fi and air conditioning, as well as safes, kettles and minifridges. Upgraded rooms add terraces and/or ocean views. There's an informal cafe with a terrace and ocean views.

Bright rooms, some with balconies, in a straightforward hotel offering free Wi-Fi & a casual cafe. Surrounded by shops and restaurants, this relaxed hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean is a 5-minute walk from the Male - Hullule ferry line to Velana International Airport and a 6-minute walk from the Atolls of the Maldives. Bright rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have city views, living areas and/or balconies. There's a casual cafe serving light fare.

Spanning 2,000 meters, the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge shines at night, seamlessly connecting Male, Hulhulé, and Hulhumale with stunning views.

Dive into the vibrant hustle of Male's bustling fish market, where massive fresh catches and expert fishermen create an unmissable local experience.

Casual oceanfront hotel with an outdoor pool & a rooftop restaurant, plus a free airport shuttle. Set on the oceanfront on Hulhule Island, this relaxed hotel surrounded by palm trees is 700 m from Velana International Airport and 5 km by ferry from Malé island. Unfussy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and iPod docks, plus tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add balconies and whirlpool tubs. Suites have living rooms. Room service is offered 24/7. Breakfast, an airport shuttle and a ferry to Malé are free. There's also a rooftop Asian restaurant with ocean views, plus a 24-hour cafe, a sports bar and a poolside snack bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a spa with a steam room, and a gym, as well as sports courts.

The stunning Islamic Centre in Malé, with its golden domes and intricate designs, is the Maldives' largest mosque and an architectural gem open to all.

Simply furnished quarters in a straightforward guesthouse offering lounges & complimentary Wi-Fi. A 3-minute walk from the National Museum, this straightforward, family-run guesthouse is a 7-minute walk both from the Fish Market and from ornate Mulee-aage Palace. The modest, simply furnished rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some feature minifridges. An apartment includes a kitchen. There are unpretentious communal lounges with tea and coffeemaking facilities.