Malé accommodation from AU$151

Mulee Aage Palace is an impressive residence, well-known for its architectural handiwork along with its rich history. Spend your stay at LVIS boutique and Mookai Suites, and you'll be right near this attraction. Meet travelling companions at Republic Square, a wonderful place to find your bearings. You can stop by this attraction often, especially if you stay at Tour Rest Inn and Surfview Raalhugandu.

For those on a budget, Male has a limited number of options. The most popular pick of the bunch is the Kam Hotel.

For more options, checkout the PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi and the Gili Lankanfushi Maldives. They are located 25 kilometres and 15 kilometres respectively from the main center. If those two aren't for you, try the Taj Exotica Resort And Spa or the Naladhu Maldives by Anantara.

The nearby localities of Lankanfinolhu and Kaafu Atoll are definitely worth seeing. Lankanfinolhu is 13 kilometres to the northeast of Male, while Kaafu Atoll is 14 kilometres to the north. Hotels in Lankanfinolhu include the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives. Kaafu Atoll options include the Paradise Island Resort & Spa and Kanbili.

Before you say "see ya later" to Maldives, ensure you catch a local game. Find Rasmee Dhandu Stadium to the east of Male. The Le Vieux Nice Inn and the Fern Boquete Inn are near all the action.

Male International Airport is the most convenient airport for flying into Male and is 3 kilometres from the CBD. If you would like to stay nearby, try the Kurumba Maldives or the Hotel Elite Inn.