This was a comfortable apartment with air-conditioning at the quieter end of Valletta but also just minutes away from bustling restaurants, bars and cafes. It was useful to have the self-catering option and there were a couple of nearby mini-markets to supply basics for breakfast.
The apartment was clean and easy to use with a powerful shower and a sheltered roof terrace should you wish to hang out beachwear to dry.
It was also walking distance to various ferry services around the island and even as far as Gozo, the sister island. It was also easy to pick up taxis and buses at the main gate and pick up an Uber or Bolt right outside the front door.
Although there are no tourist beaches in Valletta there is an area facing Sliema with ladders into the sea which is used by locals if you need a quick dip in the Med nearer the apartment. You can find it through a stairway in the bastions that leads right down to the water and there are some ready made sun shelters down there.
This is a practical choice for those wishing to explore Malta without a car hire and who want to stay in a quieter, less busy area of the capital not far from good restaurants and beautiful sites and views over the bastions.