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beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Il-Birgu, South Eastern Region
  • Grand Harbour
    1 min walk
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens
    11 min drive
  • Gozo Fast Ferry Terminal
    12 min drive
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Birgu

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Birgu, steps from Grand Harbour and 4 minutes by foot from Malta Maritime Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Golden Bay and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Mellieha Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 11 min drive
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Sliema Ferry - 12 min drive
  • Malta Experience - 13 min drive
  • Fort St. Elmo - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪ION Harbour by Simon Rogan - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Riche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪DATE Art Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cargo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tal-barklor - ‬16 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

consiglio

Languages

English, Italian, Maltese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Dressing gowns
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2368 sq ft (220 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Note from host: Must climb stairs. Baby bed and toys available

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

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

beautifully restored house of character in a historical setting Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Philippa C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Janette D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

malcolm g.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

mike f.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Charlie O., Ventura, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great location, beautiful clean home. Recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Vancouver, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Eugene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

harry h.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Malta stay
Beautiful house gives you the feel of malta
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Allan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Steffen R., Jena

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