If you are after culture and history, this is a great place to stay. This is not your normal tourist area and therefore most of what you get is authentic Maltese. There is an amazing yacht marina a 10 minute walk away which offers may great restaurants and lovely evening walks. From here, you can also get a catamaran to Valetta with connections to sliema and Gozo. Because of this, you do not necessarily need a car, however, if you do hire a car, parking is a bit of an issue. This, however, is the same wherever you go in Malta. There are some amazing places to see which are all a short walk away, like the 100 ton gun at Fort Rinella, Fort St Angelo and the Inquisitor's Palace.