Loved staying in Maria's place. It is in the old part of Valletta and therefore theatres, restaurants, tourist attractions, ferry to Sliema etc. are close at hand. The property is quirky - everything is shoe horned into a small space - but it works! As others have mentioned, there is very little natural light but unless you were going to stay in much of the day, this is not a problem. Others have mentioned the metal spiral staircase. We were four grannies - one being 75 - and we found the stairs fine - and there is a lift to the upstairs for when you want to take in or out luggage. The fourth bedroom is extremly compact - but there is a photograph showing exactly what to expect. I had this "room" and was perfectly comfortable. The entrance is just a few doors down from the lovely newly renovated Manoel Theatre - and I think there must be a music/singing teacher or performer opposite. There was some opera type singing we could hear through an open door when we arrived - which was great. It didn't last very long and didn't go on in to the night. There was virtually no noise at night, which is surprising for a property so central. Would definitely stay here again should we return to Valletta (assuming Maria would have us, of course!!!). p.s. We even managed to park our hire car on Old Bakery Street (very close by) with no problems.