Charming 17th Cent House of Character in the famous 3 Cities, right next to Valletta

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Charming 17th Cent House of Character in the famous 3 Cities, right next to Valletta
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.7
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1184 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Historic Setting: Charming 17th Cent House of Character in Bormla, Malta, is housed in a historic building. The property offers a sun terrace and free WiFi, providing a relaxing and connected stay. Comfortable Living: The holiday home features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a spacious living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a dining area enhance comfort. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from Malta International Airport, the property is an 18-minute walk from Rinella Bay Beach. Nearby attractions include Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (4 km) and Valletta Waterfront (8 km). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, kitchen, and convenient location, making it a preferred choice for a memorable holiday.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Cot always available

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Holiday homes with:

    • Terrace

    • FREE parking!

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    Australia Australia
    “Authentic stone house, tall & narrow with ancient atrium & vestibule, spacious private bedrooms, sociable kitchen.”
  • Angela
    Singapore Singapore
    “Style of house, the roof, the location, ease of use of washing machine and dryer.”
  • Maxine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was beautiful and traditional, with lots of character, plenty of space, beds and bedrooms were really spacious, it offered everything you could need during your stay. Offered a quiet and peaceful location and a good base to get...”
  • Lizzie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a fantastic space! We were blown away by the beautiful space ✨️ for the two of us it was like having our own palace! A short walk down to the ferry to hop over to Valetta, so spot on. Super handy in a short cheap taxi ride to the airport as...”
  • Ana
    Brazil Brazil
    “Everything! We spent great time in this house! Beautiful house, all the facilities...”
  • Jakub
    Poland Poland
    “The house is fantastic, the owner was very helpful. We had a great time. I highly recommend it.”
  • Austin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is a truly exceptional place to stay, in a wonderful old building that is full of character and thoughtful touches by the owner. There is an amazing interior stone staircase which leads up through the various rooms, and a small roof terrace...”
  • Paul
    United States United States
    “The house was spacious, well-equiped, and comfortable. It is in a nice, convienient, quiet location and served as a great base for exploring the three cities, Valetta, and all of Malta. The host was helpful and communicated well. Best of all...”
  • Miriam
    Germany Germany
    “Die Lage war super und die Größe des Hauses! Ist auch sehr interessant in einem Stadthaus in der historischen Altstadt zu wohnen 😀 der Blick von der Dachterasse auch sehr schön!”
  • Nicole
    Germany Germany
    “Ruhig und trotzdem zentral gelegenes, charmantes und ganz besonderes Haus. Gut ausgestattet, kleiner Supermarkt direkt an der Ecke. Das Viertel ist ursprünglich und wohltuend entspannt. Die einheimischen Nachbarn freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ein...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alfred Micallef Somerville

9.3
Host review score
Alfred Micallef Somerville
This house of character used to be a Knights of Malta abode from the 17th Century. It is situated in a narrow pedestrian street, inaccessible to traffic, in one of the 3 Cities, namely Cospicua. It is spread over 4 floors. On the spacious ground floor a hall leads to an indoor yard with a flanking bathroom, and further on into the large dining room/kitchen, with an overlapping wooden loft, offering a comfortable sitting room and TV. On the 2nd floor is an air-conditioned double bedroom with antiques and its original 17th Century floor; on the 3 floor is an air-conditioned large double bedroom with TV, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. The roof on the 4th floor offered 2 high class nylon sun beds with parasol and 2 rattan armchairs with table.
I have been a travel guide and representative for the last 35 years and am well aware of the customer's necessities and requirements, so that I am able to preempt any misunderstandings or disappointments, in the firm conviction that my customers could step back in time whilst residing at my property without losing out on comfort and amenities.
The property is only 5 minutes away on foot from the city of Vittoriosa and 10 minutes away from its coastline with numerous bordering restaurants and marvellous marina views. It is only 20 minutes away on foot + by passenger ferry to the capital city of Valletta and 25 minutes on foot to the Gardiola watchtower of Senglea. Cospicua, the town where my house of character is situated is only 1 minute away on foot from the largest Maltese weekday market, which is set up every Tuesday morning. It does however take a longish 25 minute walk to reach the small sandy beach of Rinella, where one can swim inside the Grand Harbour, with an outstanding view.
Languages spoken: German,English,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Charming 17th Cent House of Character in the famous 3 Cities, right next to Valletta takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot always available
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Charming 17th Cent House of Character in the famous 3 Cities, right next to Valletta in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 395/21 NB