Reviews of Arcanum apartment 1 very close to seafront bus station and ferry to Valletta
5 San Giljan 1, ISL 1212 Senglea, Malta
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe design of this apartment was lovely. It really shows how the old houses of Malta look. The furnishings were also beautiful.
We only had one pillow each and I had quite a bad neck from this, the aircon doesn’t do much and you have to keep the window open. Which at 8am the church bells woke us up and people shouting outside. I’d also recommend shutters as the light shines right through. We also realised on our last evening we were only given one roll of toilet paper and when looking for another there was an empty one under the sink. As it was around 9pm it was not worth messaging as there is a €10 charge outside of 6pm.
Thank you for your feedback — we’re glad you appreciated the design and furnishings, as we’ve worked hard to preserve the Maltese character of the space. That said, we’d like to clarify a few things. We provide standard amenities for the stay’s duration and always encourage guests to reach out if anything is missing — there’s no extra charge for essentials like toilet paper. Also, the apartment has both AC and ventilation, and while we understand some guests prefer total darkness, the style of the property reflects the traditional structure and light typical in historic homes. We’ll keep your comments in mind, but it’s important to note that many guests enjoy the authenticity, even with a bit of morning charm from the church bells.
Thank you for your feedback — we’re glad you appreciated the design and furnishings, as we’ve worked hard to preserve the Maltese character of the space. That said, we’d like to clarify a few things. We provide standard amenities for the s… Show more
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe accommodation is located right in Senglea and close to restaurants, bars, bus stations and the ferry port to Valletta. The place has everything you need for a short and nice stay to explore the city. Sleeping room and kitchen are separated, check-in works perfectly.
The neighborhood and the house can be a bit noisy from time to time and the lower ceilings are not pleasant for taller people (and let the room appear to be quite dark).
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation was fantastic. Marina is 50m away. Bus stop 50 m away. A great selection of bars and restaurants. Beautiful 6 - 7 min walk along the marina to get to the ferry to Valletta. Host helpful.
The apartment could do with some cutlery and cooking utensils for those who would like to cook.
Reviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, close to public bus and restaurants. Quiet safe area
Thank you 🫂
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery good contact with the owner, great location, clean. very well equipped apartment - stove and air conditioning, cooking utensils
unfilled salt, tea or olive oil. There were empty packages, which was quite problematic during cooking. On the other hand, coffee was well stocked
Dear guest, We don’t offer these items anywhere on our property, and of course, for hygiene reasons. There was a convenience shop underneath the property if you needed anything. You could have asked. Thanks.
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful and convenient location, apartment was cozy, fresh and clean
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Very grateful, thank you 🙏
Reviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewCorrectly as mentioned we are in senglea 1 ferry away from Valletta.
Reviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewI had a wonderful stay in this cosy suite apartment in a charming house in Malta. The apartment was clean and spacious, with a comfortable bed and a large bathroom. The kitchen was a decent size, perfect for preparing meals. The quiet environment made it a peaceful retreat, yet it’s just a short walk to the sea and nearby restaurants. A convenience shop close by made grabbing essentials easy, and the bus terminus just a few meters away provided great connections to explore Malta. Highly recommend!
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewClose to everything we needed, including the ferry to Valletta. very quite, with restaurants a stone throw away beautiful location
Thank you sir!