The location cannot be beaten in Valletta for a budget apartment, close to all the bars restaurants and sites.
This is a budget apartment with a capital B.
With the charm and character of an old building comes factors you should consider.
the general damp and mould on the walls, in the atmosphere and the wardrobe is something that you can either live with or not. For me the damp smell was pretty bad and if you have any kind of asthma it would be a health hazard.
The bedding is exceptionally basic, with a mattress that needs to be replaced as you can feel all the coils. There’s no mattress protector, a ripped blanket and very thin sheets. Plus every time you role over the bed squeaks. I have seen in other reviews that James is aware of this.
I would encourage you to ask if the bedding is being upgraded before you book this apartment- I did not.
I owe this comment to my fellow airbnbers. Unless this is upgraded you will get a better nights sleep in the youth hostel.
The bathroom is basic, with a shower located in the same space as the toilet, which means a constant wet loo. Nothing can be done about this, it is what it is.
In my stay the courtyard was not somewhere you would ever want to sit- damp and dirty, more of an internal lightwell... so calling it a patio is a major oversell.
All of that said it was super cheap and James was helpful, with an easy checkin and response to getting the tv working.
Wifi was excellent and no problem with hot water.