Michael's Sliema apartment was the perfect launching pad for our trip around Malta and Gozo. There seemed to be street parking but we opted to keep our rental car behind the Hotel Meridien which was free and safe (a word of caution to anyone driving in Malta the roads and driving are not for the faint of heart). We loved the restaurants (particularly Noni in Valetta, and Charles Grech and La Vida Tapas bar closer by in Sliema). We found it was easier to walk around Sliema, Valetta and the three cities, using the ferries to get between them, but would definitely recommend getting to the north of the island and to Gozo if you want beaches (Ghajn Tuffieha and Ramla Bay) or to see parts of the islands that feel more authentic. Overall a great experience, great value apartment that looks as good as the pictures and was a perfect bolthole to rest our weary legs at the end of each day.