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beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting

Vacation home near Grand Harbour in Birgu

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Exterior detail
Dining
A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and colorful lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a mirror.
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Il-Birgu, South Eastern Region
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vittoriosa Yacht Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Birgu

Seaside stay .Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Inquisitor's Palace and a 5-minute walk from Grand Harbour. Vittoriosa Yacht Marina and Fort St. Angelo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Inquisitor's Palace - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vittoriosa Yacht Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort St. Angelo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DATE Art Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seamans Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Riche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sottovento - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cargo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting

We welcome you to No.16. This is a 500 year-old traditional 3 bedroom house of character which has been luxuriously restored to meet today's modern standards, yet retaining the abundant traditional features for guests to enjoy a unique experience. Property is accessed through a private entrance on a pedestrianised street. It is in a very good and quiet location, close to the main square (piazza), with several historical highlights easily reachable by foot together with many restaurants and cafeterias.
Property is licensed with the Malta tourism authority. Hpi7662

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: smoking only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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)
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Must climb stairs. Baby bed and toys available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautifully Restored House Character Historical Setting Il-Birgu
Beautifully Restored House Character Historical Setting
Beautifully Restored Character Historical Setting Il-Birgu
Beautifully Restored House Character Historical Setting Il-Birgu
Beautifully Restored House Character Historical Setting
Beautifully Restored Character Historical Setting Il-Birgu
Bellamente Restaurada Casa de Carácter en un Entorno Histórico

Frequently asked questions

How close is beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting to the airport?

This vacation home is 5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.4 mi (15-min drive) from St George's Beach and 13.8 mi (38-min drive) from Bugibba Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Dragonara Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting to downtown Birgu?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Birgu.

beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo S.

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

Classic Malta stay

Beautiful house gives you the feel of malta
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

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

Great location! Easy access to everything!

It was a great place. The host was responsive. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as depicted in the listing. Only complaint was the lack of kitchen amenities. Cutlery and utensils seemed less than clean. Larger knives, seemed old and grimey. Cutlery could stand to be replaced with a new set with drawers given a good clean. But this was a minor issue.Good location with a small confectionary nearby for essentials (very small). Close to the Grand Marina, with quick, cheep water taxis to Valletta. Great stay, would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie O.

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

Wonderful

Great location, beautiful clean home. Recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janette D.

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

Beautiful Property in a great location

The hosts from day one were so good with communication and helped with all our requests. The property itself is in the most amazing location and is walking distance to restaurants, museum's and ferry to Valletta. Inside it is historical yet modern but be prepared to walk up and down the stairs within. We loved our time in Birgu and would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike f.

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

Great place to stay in Birgu

Beautiful house with a lovely roof top terrace. we were fortunate to stay during the celebrations for St Lawrence so enjoyed a ringside seat to amazing steeet parades and more fireworks in 3 days than i’d seen in my entire life! loved being in such an authentic environment. the little person boats to Calletta at the enc ox the road were another highlight
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

malcolm g.

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

Best in Birgu

This home was an interesting mixture of old and new. Well located near good restaurants and the ferry to Valletta. The Malta war museum is close by and is a must see. Our host, Consiglio was quick to respond to any of our needs. Just be prepared for climbing, a narrow, spiral staircase to access the upper floors.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene J.

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

Steeped in history

Very nice place to stay in a most historic spot in Birgu, Malta. It was a little challenging to find and parking is not easily accessible. The apartment was nicely appointed with a rooftop terrace overlooking the church. You actually do not require a car because transit is very available and inexpensive. Our hostess
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

harry h.

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

great house, perfect location

a really excellent place to stay. well equipped, really helpful hosts, great location. it's in the oldest part of birgu, in a knot of atmospheric medieval lanes, seconds from the main square with cafes, shops, bars and restaurants. just 5 mins down the hill to the water taxi landing point, making access to valetta easy - a 15 minute €2 glide across the grand harbour, great for boat watching. so you can easily spend the day in the hustle and bustle of valetta, and then back across the harbour to chill out on the roof terrace. added bonus: you'll get super fit on all the stairs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Philippa C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Warning! It was described as 4 bedrooms but one was the living room. App changed when we complained

Incorrect description of property & host denied the problem saying living room was a bedroom when it was obviously open living space leading to other rooms. Do not stay there. Ultimate insult - they changed the description to 3 bedrooms when I complained. Going to report to Consumer Affairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

The Perfect Place to Stay in Malta.

Everything was even better than I expected. My multi-generational family (2 couples and a teenager) stayed at this amazing home for a week. The original stone features, including the arches, are on the first floor and the renovations on the second and third floors are first rate. Everything was clean and neat, which is not always the case. There is a fully equipped kitchen as well as a washing machine on the upper floor, which makes longer visits a lot less stressful. The host was very helpful and provided us with information about the house and the area. He was extremely responsive and answered all of our questions. In fact, there were even goodies in the fridge upon our arrival! Birgu turned out to be far more bustling than I expected, since March is not really tourist season. The Old World charm remains, but there are many shops and excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Amazing home

This home is big and well situated to explore all of Malta. The home is even more beautiful than the pictures! It has a total of 3 flights of stairs to reach the rooftop deck. Ground floor- kitchen and dining room. Main floor- bedroom, bathroom and living room, 3rd floor bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Top- the deck! It is a easy 5 minute walk to an on demand boat that will take you to/from Valletta for 2 euros. Who wouldn’t want to take a boat instead of a bus! We enjoyed coming back to a peaceful location after a busy day in the capitol/Sliema. There are several very good restaurants in the main square less than a 5 minute stroll. 2 small stores for basic necessities. If you want stay home, the kitchen has everything you need plus a barbecue for grilling on the rooftop deck. Would 100% recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

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

Almost a 5 star

Hi, there were a bunch of 'pros' for this property. - location was excellent: a quick walk to the little boats going into Valletta, we could take in all Valletta had to offer then retreat to our less populated location. - Plenty of space - Outdoor space was nice - Cute part of town... so much so walking tours often stopped in front of the place. The little things that prevents 5 star: - the church bell you see in the listing, very pretty both to see and hear... but it being rang all hours day and night. being roughly 10 yards from it, sleeping was a problem. - the spiral staircase is narrow, us 'less than thin' Americans (OK fat Americans!) had a little trouble with it. - its 4 stories.. prepare to get your stair climb workout daily - the showers could us a little cleaning around the base. - the glasses had a faint odor, felt we had to wash everything before using. - finding parking added anxiety to the stay, it ultimately always worked out, we found spots. Cannot imagine being so lucky in high season. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allan P.

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

Great place to visit.

Very nicely renovated building with plenty of room for 5 adults + 1-2 children. We travelling 7 adults and two had to sleep in a pull out bed in the living room. The house is situated in a great place with easy access to everything but a much slower pace and relaxed vibe than Valletta. Nice and clean place to stay and easy and quick communication with the owners. We would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

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

A High Quality Spacious Property in Birgu

We were delighted with our stay here, which looked every bit as good in reality as the photos depict. Birgu's a much-quieter area than Valetta, but serves as a great base to relax back to - particularly as there's an excellent restaurant a short stroll away (Be Birgu). A well-equipped house with an excellent roof terrace. The hosts were particularly helpful and accommodating. High recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffen R.

Sehr schön renoviertes Haus in ruhiger Lage

Wir waren sehr positiv beeindruckt, wie toll das Haus renoviert wurde. Es ist mit allen, was man braucht ausgestattet. Man erreicht Valletta über die in der Nähe abfahrende Fähre oder mit dem Bus. Es gibt viele Restaurants und kleine Einkaufsmöglichkeiten im nahen Umfeld. Das Haus hat eine beeindruckende Dachterasse und gemütliche Zimmer. Die historische Altstadt und sehr interessante Sehenswürdigkeiten beginnen tatsächlich beim „Verlassen der Haustür“, einfach toll und vielen Dank an die Gastgeber.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019