In the historic city of Senglea, this spacious Maltese townhouse offers a unique blend of medieval charm and modern comforts. With a fully equipped kitchen and breakfast items provided, you'll feel right at home. Unwind in the living room with Smart TV or step out onto one of two sunny terraces with views across to Valletta Grand Harbour.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views
Welcome to my Maltese townhouse which I recently renovated in the historical city of Senglea (Isla) in the Three Cities area of Valletta Grand Harbour. It is really spacious with a medieval room.
The house comprises a fully equipped new kitchen with fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven and hob. Breakfast items (coffee, tea, milk, bread, butter, cheese, cornflakes, fruit juice, jam, biscuits, hot chocolate etc.) are provided free to guests. There is a living room with a Smart TV and cable service, a medieval dining room and 3 double bedrooms. There are also 2 bathrooms and a spare guest toilet.
Upstairs there are 2 great, sunny terraces with lovely views across to Valletta Grand Harbour and Fort Saint Angelo. The ferry boat from/to Senglea and Valletta only takes 5 minutes. A pharmacy, newsagent, confectionery, pizzeria, butcher, grocer, cash machines & city bus terminus are close by. Airport is just 15 minutes away by taxi.
IMPORTANT Please note that the standard price is only for 2 bedrooms which can take up to 4 persons. An extra charge of EUR 50 per person per day will be applied if the third bedroom is needed for bookings of 4 persons or less.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
An extra charge of EUR 50 per person per day will be applied if the third bedroom is needed for bookings of 4 persons or less.
Use of electronic cigarettes (or similar devices) and vaping not allowed inside the house at anytime by any guest during the stay.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Senglea, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St George's Beach and Golden Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Knights Spectacular 1565 or Ta' Qali National Stadium. Windsurfing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Senglea travel guide
Is Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views located?
Located in the heart of Senglea, this holiday home is steps away from Grand Harbour and Gardjola Gardens. Vittoriosa Yacht Marina and Norman House are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Superb medieval townhouse with great Valletta sea views Reviews
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This house is very nice...decorated with taste and very large. All facilities were running smoothly, We were 4 adults and all of us were very happy. Very well located, I have only one regret: I had to come back to work.
André
Beautiful charactered house in an especially beautiful area
Jo's house is extraordinary. The space in the house is great. High celings and large bedrooms. The decor and windows are wonderfully authentic. The kitchen is well equpipped for cooking which was important for us. The bathroom is big with a big shower. The floor tiles, stone steps and stair rails were a major high point for us. Such beautiful old craftsmanship. In warmer months there are incredible views from the roof terrace. The area is very special and 2 mins walk to the impressive marina full of bars and restaurants. The Valletta ferry is just 10 mins walk around the marina and very inexpensive.
My group and I had a great time at Jo's vacation home. The house was beautiful and charming.
We appreciated the outdoor space (terasses), and that there was a small extra kitchen and bathroom next to it, so it was not necessary to go all the way downstairs to get refreshments or take a cold shower after a sunbath.
The house was equipped with everything we needed (a big variety of kitchen utensils/ towels/ patio furniture/ etc.) so that we felt comfortable from the start.
We moved around the island by Uber/Bolt, but little markets or restaurants could be reached by feet. There even was a little place where you could take a bath in the water, however it was next to the harbour and not very spacious so i'd only recommend for a short cooling.
The old streets around the accommodation were very beautiful and well preserved so definetly worth a walk if you are into vintage architecture.
The communication with Jo was always friendly, reliable and fast and she made sure, that we had/knew everything we needed to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
The townhouse was exactly as I expected - neat and tidy with a great view from the roof terasse. For me it has been very comfortable and well equipped. The communication with Joanne has been always very friendly, prompt and helpful. Can recommend the appartment.
Had an amazing few days in this wonderful property. Senglea is a great location to explore Valletta and the remainder of the Maltese island(s) and Jo’s property gives you everything you need for a relaxing stay. Well furnished, clean and tidy with everything you will need for your stay. The house has been excellently refurbished and one of the highlights is the roof terrace to catch the sun and have alfresco meals.
The property is close to shops and the ferry to Valletta and has on street parking nearby. It certainly met our needs and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again or recommend to others.
Our time in Malta was enhanced by this home. It’s location was ideal with the mobile produce man out front in the morning to the little grocery stores nearby and the transit hub 100 meters away. The boat taxes at the bottom of the hill were charming and romantic. Our host, Joanne was a joy. She responded to our every need and we all hope to one day see her again. Patty
This vacation rental is exactly as described! Has beautiful features that bring touches of Maltese culture. A lovely home. Our host was so great about communicating and providing helpful suggestions. We were greeted by our friendly host who also provided us breakfast items. Yum! The neighborhood is very quite and welcoming. Had a great chat with one of her neighbors. View from upper terraces were a plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and encourage you to book this one for your next trip to Malta!
Beautiful historic place, beautiful views and fantastic host!
I was in Senglea for two weeks, and this was the second place I stayed at because I needed a 2-bedroom to accommodate friends coming from Italy to stay with me. What a beautiful place! Lovely medievel space with stone walls, beautiful tile floors, fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms, a great rooftop view of Vittoriosa and the harbor in between.
The property is situated on the square of St. Philip's Church, with an easy and pleasant walk to the waterfront on either side of the peninsula and to the ferry to Valletta.
Senglea is a mostly residential area, somewhat sleepy compared to Valletta or especially Sliema and St.Julian which are busier and more commercial and tourist-y.
The host Joanne was very helpful and friendly, and communication was excellent! The goodies she left in the kitchen were delicious and much appreciated. After I left I realized I'd forgotten some laundry in the washing machine and Joanne kept it for me and met me to hand it off - very accommodating.
Very highly recommend this place!
We loved Malta. The unit is 5 minutes walk from the bus stop. The buses, which almost always run on time, allow you to get almost anywhere in Malta. The unit was as described and the hostess was very responsive. We had no problems finding or accessing the unit. Unfortunately during our time there, Malta was so hot and humid, we couldn't fully enjoy the rooftop decks. We did watch some fireworks from up there. There were plenty of fans in the bedrooms, which was good because of the temperature and lack of AC. The kitchen had all the essentials. We cooked the majority of our dinners in the kitchen, which has a glass stovetop, microwave, and oven. The refrigerator and freezer were adequate for our needs. The hostess left us some beverages and food in the refrigerator, which was very sweet of her. Because we were so busy touring, we did not use the TV or living room. There were plenty of small shops for food nearby, but they were only open early in the morning and in the evening. All of the locals we met were very friendly and we felt very safe in the neighborhood. Most Maltese recommended that we use bottle water, which we did. This is because the water is extremely hard, not because of any sanitary reasons. I drank the water frequently, with no ill effects. We used the washer frequently as our clothes got sweaty from all our touring. They dried quickly on the clothesline, despite the humidity. I really loved the fact that the unit was so historic. The floor tiles, the stairs, even the limestone walls; it was all so quaint. All in all, it was a great trip and we plan on coming back to Malta in the future.
Bel endroit, très bien situé et au calme avec tout ce qu'il faut alentours pour faire ses courses. Un service de cars et de ferry à proximité. Il a juste manqué une précision sur l'adresse exacte de la propriété car le chauffeur de taxi a eu du mal a trouver !
Une très bonne communication avec la gérante qui a su être a notre écoute tout au long de notre séjour !
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in diesem wunderschönen Objekt sehr genossen. Jo war jederzeit erreichbar für ev. Fragen und Wünsche. Ein persönliches Kennenlernen wäre noch schön gewesen, aber es hat ja auch so alles gut funktioniert. Alles war sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Das Haus verfügt über 2 Etagen (unten Küche und Wohnen, Waschmaschine, Trockner + kleines WC etc.), dort war es angenehm kühl. 1. Etage = Schlafen und Bad. Hier allerdings sehr warm, es gab Ventilatoren, aber die reichen bei Außentemperaturen von ca. 30 Grad + irgendwann nicht mehr gut aus. Wer wärmeempfindlich ist, sollte ein Objekt mit Klimaanlage wählen! Darüber ging es hoch zur doppelstöckigen sehr großen Dachterrasse mit wundervollem Blick auf Valletta. Dort oben gab es nochmal eine Miniküche mit Kühlschrank (diese müsste allerdings dringend gründlich gereinigt werden (sehr verschmutzt + Schimmel!), sowie einem kleinen Bad mit WC und Dusche. Einfache Terrassenmöbel und ein kleiner Sonnenschirm befanden sich ebenfalls dort. Hier wäre ein größerer stabiler Sonnenschirm wünschenswert, da es da oben kaum Schatten gibt.
Alles in allem ist die Wohnlage hervorragend für die täglichen Ausflüge. Busstation ist nur ca. 5 min. entfernt. Perfekt. Auf Malta braucht man keinen Leihwagen. Die Busverbindungen sind extrem gut und sehr günstig (1,50 € pro Person, Ticket gilt ca. 1/2 Tag (Endzeit steht auf dem Ticket), man kann damit also auch mehrfach umsteigen. Außerdem fährt unten am Hafen eine Fähre nach Valletta (Abfahrt Nähe Universität) für nur 1,50 € pro Person sowie kleine hübsche Boote (Wassertaxis) für 2 € pro Person.
Wir danken vielmals für den angenehmen Aufenthalt! Alles Gute Jo!
Characterful house in convenient, but quiet location.
We very much enjoyed the location of this property, being convenient for a walk to catch the water taxi to Valletta. There was a good selection of waterfront restaurants within walking distance of the house. The immediate area where the house was situated was very peaceful, particularly in the evenings.
When we wanted to travel further afield eg. to Mdina and to Marsaxlokk we used Bolt (like Uber) and were picked up at the house. This was reasonably priced and worked very well.
We appreciated the fact that the house has an outdoor space- it was good to be able to read outside: although we were not very lucky with the weather.
Our host was helpful and responded promptly to any communications from us.
We felt that the house itself could have been improved easily and cheaply with some new mattress covers, comfortable cotton bed linen and new towels. The showers would have benefitted from replacement of old sealant.
Overall the house was well equipped and represented good value for money.
If you want to get the feel of staying in "Real Malta" this is the house for you. A perfect base for visiting historic sites with great access to Valletta using ferries across Grand Harbour.
At the end of the day nothing better than relaxing in the cool of the evening on roof terraces. These have great views over the harbour and if you are lucky see amazing firework displays.
The house is very we equipped and was comfortable to live in despite the very hot weather.
We loved the medieval feel to the property especially the dining room and the stairs.
Restaurants are are down the hill along the sea front and there are a few little local shops to buy essential items such as bread and milk.
A few minutes away is the Gardiola Garden with amazing views over Grand Harbour -- great to see the shipping and private yachts coming in and out.
One big mention is the host Jo who was so easy to deal with even when booking and was lovely to meet in person.
We spent a fantastic holiday here and would like to return again.
Wunderschönes geräumiges Haus mit großer Dachterrasse
Wir wohnten 1 Woche in diesem liebevoll renovierten Haus im maltesischem Stil. Auf der großen Dachterrasse kann man
wunderbar auf Valletta und den Hafen mit den vielen Lichtern blicken und zum Träumen beginnen. Unser Abendessen genossen wir täglich auf dieser schönen Dachterrasse. Das ruhig gelegene Haus ist sehr groß und bietet viel Platz. Es gibt 2 WCs. Es gibt mehrere große Ventilatoren, die die Luft kühlen, wir waren im August 2021 in Malta während einer Hitzewelle bei 38 Grad Celsius. Wir wollten kein Haus mit Aircondition, aus Gesundheitsgründen. Es sind nur wenige Minuten zum Hafen mit vielen Restaurants um gut zu essen. Nicht weit von unserer Unterkunft gibt es gleich eine tolle Möglichkeit zu schwimmen im Meer, die wir sehr oft nutzten.
Unsere Vermieterin Jo gab uns wertvolle Tipps in Bezug auf Malta und war jederzeit für uns da. Wir sind schweren Herzens abgefahren, wären gerne noch eine weitere Woche geblieben.
La maison de Joanne est une maison plus qu’agréable à vivre : très propre, confortable, une cuisine très équipée, un salon tv avec un cable hdmi en plus pour pouvoir brancher votre ordinateur et regarder netflix. Également une terrasse très agréable avec des chaises longues pour pouvoir se détendre et bronzer.
Un arrêt de bus à 3 min à pieds et le ferry pour Valetta à 8min!
La communication avec Joanne était également très fluide et rapide.
Merci encore à elle pour sa disponibilité et sa compréhension.
This place was amazing and exactly like the pictures! Location wise the bus stop is right down the road and it’s a short walk to the ferries to access Valletta. There are several good local restaurants within a 5min walk and a few shops close by too. A true Maltese experience!
As Canadians we felt so fortunate to experience a month living like locals in historic Senglea. The home was large enough and well equipped for us to enjoy visits from family.
Particularly memorable were our dinners in the beautiful dining room.
The roof top terrace was a wonderful spot to read and visit.
We never tired of walking (and dining) on the waterfront.
Both the Three Cities and Valletta have excellent museums, forts and historic houses that interpret the fascinating overlapping history of the successive occupations. Both this property and the Grand Harbour area are highly recommended.
Thank you, Jo, for your warm and generous hospitality.
We enjoyed staying in Jo‘s apartment. It is located in the old town of Senglea. The house is in a very good condition and clean. We enjoyed the roof terrasse from which you can see the big ocean cruiser and Valetta. Very beautiful. We can recommend this place!
Alexander N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniëlle K.
20 May 2019
Super verblijf!
Het huis is heel smaakvol ingericht, authentiek en gezellig. Mooi uitzicht vanaf het dakterras. Heel gezellig restaurant om de hoek. Senglea is een fijne uitvalsbasis om de omgeving te verkennen. De eigenaar is betrokken en prima bereikbaar.
Daniëlle K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert F.
4 Oct 2018
Sojourn in Senglea
Our travelling trio spent holiday time in Italy, Sicily and Malta staying at various BnB's, hotels and villas and it was unanimous that this one in Senglea was the standout amongst them all. A 3 bedroom home in a convenient and historic city at the top of Victoria Street. Close to local stores and transport and walking distances to transport (ferry/bus) and dining options. The character of the home and the street gave it a village feel that you don't normally get in a capital city. Our host that we did not get to meet looked after us with provisions for the first day and an open invitation to contact her if there was a need to. The roof top level was fantastic as it was a great place to unwind after a big day of walking, touring the many sights that Malta offers. A regular spot for us to watch the sun go down, a cruise ship leave the Grand Harbour while relaxing over food and drink. Breakfast at the Alice Springs cafe on Dockyard Creek was a regular haunt.
The home can get a bit hot but the house comes equipped with a number of pedestal fans that can get cooler air circulating and help guests get a good night's sleep.