About this property

Historic Setting: The Old refurbished Apartment in Bormla is situated in a historic building in Bormla, Malta. The spacious apartment offers a unique and charming environment. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a washing machine. The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a patio, dining area, and a work desk. Comfortable Living: The apartment features one bedroom and one bathroom, a living room with a sofa bed, and a private entrance. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation and comfort. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Malta International Airport, the property is an 18-minute walk from Rinella Bay Beach. Nearby attractions include Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (4 km) and Valletta Waterfront (8 km). Scuba diving is available in the surroundings. Highly rated for its convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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  • Szilvia
    Hungary Hungary
    The apartment is located in a wonderful, cozy old-town neighborhood, nestled in a narrow alley in a stylish, historic building. It is very beautiful, fully equipped, and the double bed in the bedroom is extremely comfortable. The area is quiet,...
  • Parsons
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was amazing! The perfect place to stay! We loved it and would definitely stay again! The pictures don’t give the property enough justice as it was perfect!
  • Sydney
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the apartment and the old style of it, it had everything we needed and was perfect distance to the town centre we were in, the water taxi was only a 5 minute walk as well. Also the air conditioning really came in handy with the hot weather:)
  • Soňa
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    magical surrounding and appartment with fridge, wifi and all kitchen supplies (even washing machine). Very great host.
  • Vira
    Ukraine Ukraine
    we enjoyed every moment of our stay. very comfy, authentic place, as well as the location. All the sights of the three cities are in walking distance, close to the bus stops as well. Very friendly host! The property has all the necessities. In...
  • Christine
    France France
    J ai passé un très bon séjour. Le propriétaire est très serviable, toujours aux petits soins et très attentionné.
  • Dorota
    Poland Poland
    Podobało mi się to ze w apartamencie było wszystko co potrzebne - ekspres, suszarka, ręczniki. Klimatyzacja dawała radę pomimo upałów na zewnątrz. Wystrój ładny i pobyt bardzo udany. Właściciel bardzo pomocny, chętny do udzielenia rady i...
  • Naila
    Andorra Andorra
    La ubicación es única, está cerca de todos los transportes y John es un encanto de propietario! Si volvemos a Malta volveremos a este piso seguro!
  • Zohra
    Italy Italy
    L'appartamento di John è molto carino e completo di tutto, la posizione è perfetta, si trova nel cuore magico di Bormla ( Cospicua) a 2 passi dalla navetta per La Valetta, Super consigliato!!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by John Paris

9.6
Host review score
John Paris
The property is a 400 year old ground floor apartment that survived the bombings of World War II despite the fact that Bormla was the most bombed city in world at that time due to its strategic importance. It has a beautiful arched ceiling upon entering the apartment and the next room leads to the bedroom that has a high ceiling. This room was probably a bakery many years ago as the funnel markings could be seen on the stone wall. From the bedroom there are a few stairs that lead to small storage room however this room is closed off for guests. Due to the face that there are a few stairs I would suggest that any family who is coming with small children to inform the host beforehand in order that the Safety Gate will be put in place. Beyond the bedroom is a well equipped kitchen (toaster, coffee machine, microwave, oven and a fridge freezer) and next to the kitchen is the Bathroom room. The bathroom has a shower, wash basin and toilet. Just off the kitchen one has also access to a small yard where one can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Both the living and bedroom have a ceiling fan and AC's (which is a must during summer months). The bed Matress is a newly installed Softfoam Matress and size is 200 x 150cm. The apartment is situated in an narrow street so it's usually very quiet at night. It is also just a 3 minute walk away from Dock 1, a beautiful Yacht Marina that has many coffee shops and restaurants and the ferry boat that goes to Valletta every 30 minutes.
The host is an Ex National Team Waterpolo player now Estate agent and recruiter that enjoys assisting his guests to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. Has been hosting guests for over 8 years so he will always be on hand to assist with any questions guests may have. Apart from being a keen sea swimmer where he swims all year round he also enjoys food and wine from different regions. Throughout his business and playing career he has had the opportunity to visit many different countries. His favourite food is Indian and Italian.
The area of Bormla (also known as Cottonera) is a very old traditional village. It was the first inhabited town in Malta due to its strategic importance being exactly next to the only port of the island. Bormla forms part of the 3 cities which are Vittoriosa, Senglea and Bormla. These are also known as Birgu, L-isla and Cottonera. The harbour inlets have been in use since Phoenician times: the docks always providing a living for local people, but also leaving them vulnerable when Malta's rulers were at war. As the first home to the Knights of St. John, the tree cities's palaces, churches, forts and bastions are far older than Valletta's. The local communities here celebrate holy days and festas as nowhere else on the islands. The most spectacular events are the Easter processions when statues of the 'Risen Christ' are carried at a run through crowded streets. The Dock 1 area today is a beautiful Yacht Marina where one can find many top class restaurants and coffee shops. If one is interested in swimming, Rinella bay is just a 15 minute walks away.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
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Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: HPI/8582

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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