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In the heart of Valletta, this 400-year-old duplex offers a unique retreat. Unwind in your fully-equipped kitchen or relax on the small balcony overlooking a quiet street lined with traditional Maltese balconies.

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1 bedroomSleeps 266 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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 Google chromecast for logging into your YouTube or Netflix account. 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 stairs. Please let us know if you would like us to provide you with a cot or if you have any other requests for 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.

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

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Harbour - Apartment in historic Valletta building pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Harbour - Apartment in historic Valletta building ?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Harbour - Apartment in historic Valletta building ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Harbour - Apartment in historic Valletta building located?

Located in the heart of Valletta, this apartment building is steps away from Grand Harbour and Malta Experience. Mediterranean Conference Centre and Merchant Street Market are just steps away.

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Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Malta is an old city and if you're looking to stay in something like an American apartment/hotel, this property is not for you. If you're curious about actual apartments in Valletta, this place is great. Arthur arranged for a driver to pick us up which was a godsend after a very long day of travel.He was extremely helpful when we lost the key to the apartment.The location is close to everything with out being a noisy busy street.My heads up would be if you're a frequent user of the toilet at night, the bedroom is upstairs and the toilet is downstairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Malta Visit

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

brock l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great apartment in inner Valletta. Away from the noise and busy hustle of the main core but super close to everything. Quiet and well appointed it has a well stocked kitchen and nice upstairs bedroom. We really enjoyed our stay here. Our hosts worked hard to make sure our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Amenities, communication
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
Verified

8/10 Good

craig m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in old town VallettaGood amenities included A home away from home Well recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My previous review for this property includes this stay as well. I was in town for a boat race, so I stayed in the apartment 3 nights prior to the race, left for 3 days, and then returned to the apartment for an additional 5 nights after the race. My host, Arthur, made the entire process seamless.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

6/10 Okay

David W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

Great location

Charming old apartment on 2 levels, second floor bedroom very cozy and spacious. Arthur very accommodating and helpful. Responds quickly to any questions. Location is brilliant , by lower Barakka Gardens on nice quiet little street.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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