Alberto's apartment is fantastic and very conveniently located in Senglea--a few good restaurants/cafes are nearby. The ferry boat runs into Valletta during the morning and afternoon, but not yet at night. Although it's just across from the capital city, this area is still off the tourist track, aside from the yacht crowd who come over from across the bay in Birgu. We had a car and didn't regret it, but Alberto's is probably doable without, especially if you're happy enough to sit in his lovely glassed-fronted wooden balcony and gaze out over the port in front of the house and the Grand Harbour in the near distance.