Palazzino Birgu Host Family Bed and Breakfast

Location is excellent, just a couple of minutes away from the ferry boats to Valletta and a number of good restaurants at a stone throw away. Yet it is quiet and away from the noises. As you are so close to the waterfront, it is a joy to jog or stroll in the early morning or late evening. You can access the roof top through ancient circular staircases for a panoramic view of the city. If you have heavy luggages and weak knees, then it is a challenge to carry it up to the top floor. Breakfast is nice and sufficient, not lavish.

It was ok.

Unsurpassed at every turn, Palazzino Birgu is the most unique place I have ever stayed. Its unassuming facade hides a labyrinth of nooks and crannies, stairways leading to the heavens and an open interior which transports you back over half a millennium. Despite arriving in the early hours, great communication ensured my key was passed to the taxi driver, awaiting my airport arrival - ably arranged by the delightful host Chiara. With just 3 rooms, this is not your typical stay but offers as much as you wish to take and absorb. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of Valletta and out to the Mediterranean Sea. The breakfast area would befit a Tudor feast and a whiff of nostalgia could easily send you back to when the lower levels were occupied with equine guests. More of the same please.