We stayed at Alberto's the last week before Christmas and had expected a life indoors to simply relax. I'd worried slightly about the comfort of the minimalistic flat but I was wrong on both accounts.
The weather was perfect. Not too hot but not cold at all when visiting from the North and the bed, sofa and armchair were very comfortable for reading and relaxing (and napping) ;-)
Not much going on in Senglea but that was also perfect for us but there is also a regular and cheap (€1.70 I think for a single) 10 minute ferry ride to the capital (or a €10 week pass). There are a few restaurants around but we didn't go out to eat, so can't make recommendations. We used the Convenience store (a 10-15 minute walk away along the water) or the bakery, green grocers and mini market 5 minutes from the flat (up the stairs in front of the front door - though note their odd opening hours: Closed in the afternoon and closes early in the evening unlike the bigger Convenience Store that's open till 10 p.m. There's also a big supermarket a 20-30 minute walk away (uphill)). Their stock was a bit limited.
Not everyone spoke English but they were the nicest Southern Europeans I've met! Unlike in Italy, Spain or France where I've often felt that they saw me as an annoying tourist.
We took a taxi to the flat (€20 - prepaid at the airport so you don't have to worry about any cheating drivers or confusing metre charges). They drive fast and it can feel reckless but they're not aggressive, don't toot their horns and are good at showing consideration to crossing pedestrians).
We took a bus back from Valletta to the airport (again, under €2!)
The kitchen isn't as pictured with only a combi oven now and not a lot of equipment but good enough to get by.
We used the self-check in method which was very easy and Alberto was always on standby.
Don't forget to turn on the shower boiler for hot water (next to bathroom door).
Wi-Fi was solid.
The flat was clean (but could be improved under sofa, etc).
Duvets and pillows could do with an update.
The shower is good.
An A/C has been installed for cool and hot air.
The view breathtaking!
We either sat looking at it or walked around the harbour front.
There are mosquitos so come prepared, especially for the night. I've had Avon Skin So Soft come recommended but haven't tried it yet. Wish there had been a mosquito net over the bed.
The windows are single glazing so you will hear evrything happening below and the Maltesers seem to love loud music from cars! :-D
I did love my stay here but I suppose it depends on expectations.