With five adults and two children (2 year olds) we wanted to find somewhere scenic, authentic, comfortable, central and not too touristy.
We were a bit worried this accommodation had no reviews but it was perfect - it was immaculate, had everything we needed (full kitchen, coffee and tea, all towels, shampoo, en suites for most rooms etc) and was in an excellent location (it’s in Senglea, one of the three fortified cities - it’s like a low key local version of Valletta minus tourists - and is walking distance to the other two famous fortified cities Birgu and Cospicua).
It’s so beautiful, just a few steps out the door and the view over the harbour is breathtaking. Also the ferry to Valletta is about 1.5 euro (cheap!) takes about 5 minutes and the ferry stop is very close by and runs from very early to very late. This accommodation is particularly good because there are not a million tourists around like in Silema and St Julian, so it’s a real gem. Close by are a few nice local restaurants such as enchanted (yummy seafood and meat) and small supermarkets around the isle bus terminus (*both on google).Also recommend using “bolt” the taxi app as it’s cheaper than official taxis if you want to go elsewhere.
If we had any questions, the host organized the neighbour who was super friendly to help us. Only downside to apartments in these old Maltese cities is the stairs (all bedrooms are located off a central stairwell), but they are manageable as long as you are ok with stairs.
Thanks again Leila Cristina!