Alberto's place is really special. Carved out of the Rock and built from stones. It sits on the Senglea waterfront at the bottom of the ubiquitous ancient stone steps that replace streets in so many parts of the Three Cities and Valetta.
Alberto is a very attentive host and will always reply immediately if you need something. He's friendly and helpful in all the right ways.
Senglea is a quiet neighborhood across the harbor from Valetta. It's quiet and closes relatively early. It's where you stay if you want to relax. The ferry is a 10-15 minute walk away and takes five minutes to get to Valetta. Water taxis are everywhere and super easy to use.
The apartment itself is charming. Use the provided de-humidifiers to take some of the moisture out of the air if you're sensitive as the combination of harbor and stone can get a little damp. This is simply a fact of life in Malta and not a reflection of cleanliness. It's old here. Very old. And if you stay with Alberto that's part of the magic you are paying for.
The only real modern concession is the welcome addition of wifi.