Staying in Mdina with Antonio was quite an experience! His house - a centuries-old palazzo - has wonderful architectural features but is still a pleasant space (own bathroom and balcony overlooking a quiet internal courtyard). Breakfasts were tasty and accompanied by interesting conversations on all manner of topics, and we learned some insights into life on Malta. Mdina is car-free (except for residents) but if hiring a car there is room to leave it in a car park between the inner and outer walls of the city, so only a couple of hundred metres away. Very peaceful and tranquil, and an easy walk to shops and eating places in both Mdina and Rabat. Excellent bus connections from stops about 300 m away.
Antonio was friendly and helpful and made our experience a memorable one. Perfect for a couple, with perhaps a third person in a room next to the main bedroom.