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Grand Harbour - Apartment in historic Valletta building

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Interior
Smart TV, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 266 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Valletta, South Eastern Region
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Valletta

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Valletta, a 1-minute drive from Malta Experience and 9 minutes from Sliema Promenade. .This apartment is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Golden Bay and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Mellieha Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Casa Rocca Piccola - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Babel Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lot Sixty One - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Konak Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nenu the Artisan Baker - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grand Harbour - Apartment in historic Valletta building

This unique Valletta duplex, is part of a 400-year old historical building. Situated across the road from the iconic Siege War Memorial & the Lower Barrakka Gardens where you can enjoy spectacular views of Malta's Grand Harbour. A 5-minute walk from the center of Valletta - a city buzzing with shops, restaurants, trendy bars & steeped in history. A bus stop is a few steps away. The space is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, or a family with kids.

This self catering maisonette is on 2 levels and has its own front door:
- it has a fully equipped kitchen, a small dining table and a sofa in the space downstairs.

- the bedroom upstairs has a double bed, plenty of wardrobe storage and a small balcony that overlooks a quiet Valletta street that is lined with traditional Maltese balconies.

The apartment forms part of a 17th Century building that was built with walls that are 1.2m wide.... you should feel safe enough inside! When you step outside, you are a few steps away from the spectacular views of Malta's famous Grand Harbour and The 3 Cities. You will be very centrally located within walking distance of all the Valletta attractions, and 1-minute walk from the bus stop.

Amenities include:
An ironing board, hair drier, washing machine, tumble drier, Air Conditioning, TVs with USB ports and Android box for streaming movies, series, YouTube, your Netflix account, etc. WiFi is available free of charge.

The apartment is equipped with a smoke detector, a fire extinguisher & a fire blanket, emergency light and a first aid kit - all located in the kitchen area.

This maisonette is on street level and has very few steps so is ideal for families with young children too. Please let us know if you would like us to provide you with a cot or any other requests from your little ones.

Although the apartment is in a central location in the city of Valletta, it is situated in a traditional residential street - Old Wells Street (or Triq Bjar in Maltese) which is quiet and safe at night.

The bustle of the city is just a corner away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment features books, a video library, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby, water skiing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 710 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Grand Harbour - Apartment in historic Valletta building Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was exactly what I needed for my visit to Valletta. Clean and well located for my purposes. My host, Arthur, was very responsive and helpful before and during my stay, including arranging for a trusted driver to pick me up at the airport, get me checked into the apartment, and take me back to the airport at the crack of dawn the morning that I departed. If I come back to Valletta for the same event next year, I will certainly book with Arthur again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were perfect - helpful, conscientious, and super easy to deal with. Location was incredible. Apartment is large, comfortable, well appointed, and full of character. A terrific place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

craig m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment in old town VallettaGood amenities included A home away from home Well recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard S., Niagara Falls, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was as advertised and all utilities worked very well. Our host was extremely helpful with transportation from the airport and to the ferry terminal. If there was a drawback, given we didn’t have a car, it was a fair walk to public transportation which we used regularly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Amenities
Great character in an old building, close to major attractions. Had absolutely everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The owner was very accommodating & helpful, arranging a taxi pick up at the start & finish of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment is in an awesome location! About 100 steps to the Grand Harbor and 2 blocks away from night life and restaurants. This is a perfect place to stay in Valletta. We loved every second of it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David W.

Holiday in Valletta

Valletta is a beautiful place full of character and history. Apartment well located except back street dirty with rubbish and downstairs was dingy and bathroom smelt of sewage. We also experienced some cockroaches which on first day put us off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Excellent spacious apartment for 2 people. Very well equipped kitchen .It was easy to contact the host, who responded promptly. He allowed us to be flexible about check out time. Convenient location for exploring Valletta.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

This is an excellent base for exploring all that Valetta has to offer, being steps (and I do mean steps) away from many historical landmarks and the beautiful Grand Harbour. We enjoyed our stay and had a lot of fun exploring Valetta and other areas of Malta.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Harbour Apartment

Location is great; very well situated for many of the places of interest in Valletta. Arthur was very helpful in arranging an extremely good taxi service for us from and to the airport. Valletta is a very interesting and beautiful city and easy to get around. So much to see and do, we hope to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren W., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Authentic Valletta

It was what we expected and wanted. Property is updated although a few years ago I think. But it gave us the authentic old Valletta feel we were wanting. Out the door and old Valletta was at our feet. Good shopping, tours, restaurants, you name it. Loved our stay there and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M., Seymour, Indiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificent Malta

Loved it on Malta. Very receptive and helpful host. Will provide transportation to and from airport for a small fee. Clean apartment. A lot to do and see on Malta. Also visit Gozo. Excellent location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was fabulous! Organised a taxi to collect us from the airport, offered lots of helpful tips and information. Location was fantastic - easy walking distance to main dining areas and attractions. Great value for money. Most comfortable bed we had slept in for weeks !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly situated

We thoroughly recommend this fabulous apartment, near the Lower Barrakka Gardens. It is so conveniently situated, near views of the Grand Harbour, restaurants and central Valletta. It is thoughtfully appointed, and Arthur is a perfect host who willingly helped resolve some of our travel issues. Sign up!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Valletta Surprise

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location in historic building.

Comfortable apartment in a historic house It is just a few blocks from the heart of Valletta. Arthur was very helpful, responsive and helped make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractions, close to the city centre, to shops. Very helpful hosts. It was interesting staying in a traditional apartment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Malta Visit

Great location; comfortable space; extremely responsive and accommodating hosts. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner was responsive and helpful. The property was clean and pleasant . Location is very convenient and our overall experience was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location + Charm + Communication = Wonderful Stay

This was a great place to call home for our two-week stay in Malta celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. The location of the apartment is convenient. We easily walked to the main city center, to the various bus stops, and, often at night, around the corner to the Lower Barraka gardens where we enjoyed an evening sitting on a bench viewing the harbor and reading our books. Two convenience stores nearby made it easy to purchase items we needed as we walked home in the evenings. The apartment is charming, just like the photos. Our one concern from viewing the photos was the shower because we knew it was located under the stairs. It wasn't as small as we feared, but had ample room, good water pressure, and good hot water. We also enjoyed sitting in the chairs upstairs relaxing in the evening after a busy day of sight-seeing. The wardrobe provided ample room for us to put away our things while the convenience of a washer helped keep us in clean clothes during our stay. I utilized the drying rack more than the dryer and was pleased to have both options. While we chose to not cook on this vacation, the apartment was fully stocked with what is needed to prepare meals. Arthur was very responsive to any questions I had. When we had trouble with the Nespresso, he gave us helpful suggestions and when that didn't work, came over to fix it. He also helpfully scheduled taxi service to and from the airport. He is an excellent host. We would stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness

CUTE CONVENIENT APARTMENT

We really enjoyed our stay in this charming apartment located close to grocery stores and to downtown Valletta. Arthur, our host, arranged our taxi both from and to the airport and was always available to solve any problems. The apartment was well furnished. However, we did have a few issues with pots and pans being too large for 2 people and the only coffee maker was the pod type. We would have preferred a french press or similar. The electric kettle did not work but Arthur replaced it promptly. Our main issue was the kitchen tap which leaked constantly and was extremely inconvenient. Our only other issue was the TV which was not really available to us as we live in Canada and the systems are not compatible. Overall, we had a wonderful time in this cute little apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo R., San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This cozy apartment is located in a perfect location: near the wharf and rapid ferry departing point, a few blocks from the Valletta main attractions and the buses terminal. The apartment is perfect for a couple and included a washer and dryer, which is infrequent. Arthur, your host, is extremely helpful and respond to your queries immediately. Overall, this property is an excellent base from where to explore Malta.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Stay in Malta

This two-level unit is in the heart of everything in Valletta, but quiet enough to provide some good rest as well. Just a minute or two walk from the Lower Barrakka Gardens, and half a block from the stunning harbor, the unit is very well appointed with a comfy couch and chair, full kitchen, and bathroom on the first floor; and a gorgeous bedroom occupying the entire top floor. There is even a small balcony to enjoy morning coffee or an evening cocktail. The kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator in case you want to cook your own meals and a washer/dryer. The unit comes with a very informative booklet with instructions for the unit and recommendations for the surrounding area, which was very helpful. The unit owner was communicative and very helpful before and during our stay - he even arranged transportation from the airport for us, which greatly eased our minds. A short walk along the grid of little streets in Valletta will get you anywhere you want to go and a vast range of food, drink, and shopping. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Steve P., Creston, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely small and beautiful apartment

It was all the things in the title but my confusion with the photographs caused me to believe it had an outside patio with a water view. Not the owners fault as it was clear to me that many of the outside photos were not views from the apartment. It was close to many interesting parts of Valletta and we loved out time in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019