The house, actually the basement of a 400 year old city house, is a good base for exploring Valletta. The bus station is a nice 10 minute walk away, the ferries to Sliema and The 3 Cities are close by as well and a great alternative to the bus - much quicker, great views. So are a lot of places of interest, like Fort St Elmo or the Malta Experience and many restaurants. A small super market and a bakery selling great Pastizzi (savoury pastry) are around the corner. Given the age of the house and the hot island climate (I was there in July) it does get very humid inside the house. But Alison supplies a dehumidifier that does help a bit. While the house offers beds for 4 people, I think that it works better for 2.