There were no real downsides I would say. Only a few minor ones which can maybe be improved. Firstly, there was only 1 trash bin but trash needed to be split into recyclable waste and rest waste which meant one trash bag could not be put into a bin and was just on the floor. Secondly, although the knives in the kitchen were great and very sharp, it would have been nice to have a smaller knife as well. But these are just minor things of course.

The stay at Dar Isla was amazing. The facilities of the apartment were great, everything you need is pretty much there. Everything is also very clean. The location was also very pleasant. It is a relatively quiet part of town in our experience. Great to rest after a busy day. The apartment isn’t very noise isolated so you can hear some noises outside from time to time. But unless you are sensitive to noises or something its not something to worry about I’d say. Additionally, the apartment is located close to the bus station which was nice. It is located on top of a little hill though so if you have difficulty walking it may not be the ideal place to stay, but generally this probably wont be an issue. Lastly, the hosts were great. They were very kind and very helpful. You can really notice they try to make your stay as best as possible and have put a lot of effort into the apartment. All in all a great stay at Dar Isla and would highly recommend!

Stayed in August 2025

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Good location in Senglea with a 5-10 minute walk to local bars & restaurants. The apartment was clean and well presented with nice towels and bathroom amenities also a fully fitted kitchen, nice lounge area with WiFi and TV.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was great!

Beautiful apartment, well equipped, very clean.

Stayed in November 2024

Just needed a rack to hang our clothes on outside. That said there were plenty of coat hangers that did the job!!

Loved staying at Dar Isla. We go to Malta every year and have not been disappointed by the island or properties and this was no exception. Dar Isla was spotlessly clean, comfy, extremely well equipped, easy to access/leave and the welcome items after a long journey were mostly gratefully received. There is a corner shop over the road, which was so handy for supplies. The location is perfect for strolling to local bars, cafes & restaurants in Senglea. But if you want a dip in the Grand Harbour, then you are only 5 mins away, as right at the end of Sengela you can sunbath on the rocks and swim in the sea, without a grain of sand getting in your shorts! A short 15 walk into Birgu, opens up more sightseeing, restaurant & cafes, not to forget the water taxi to Valletta, a wonderful capital city that is not to be missed. A further 20 mins walk will take you to Kalkara, with yet more to experience. Take your swimmers as right at the end it its small, quiet, clean sandy beach, Rinella Bay a favourite with the locals. Can't wait to go back next year. Thank you Dar Isla for a wonderful time

Stayed in July 2023

The windows are not well insulated, so it is sometimes a bit noisy in the early morning hours (around five o'clock) when the small store across the street gets deliveries. Fortunately we could always fall asleep again.

The apartment is very well equipped and conveniently located. Everyting is easily accessible by ferry and bus. There are numerous small groceries within walking distance. A mobile greengrocer comes by regularly. Communication with Romina and Alessandro went easily.

Stayed in April 2023

Extremely Unsafe Experience at Dar Isla – Still No Response or Refund from Booking.com We are deeply disappointed by our recent experience with both the property Dar Isla and the lack of action from Booking.com regarding our serious safety concerns Despite multiple attempts to contact Booking.com and submit a formal complaint along with a police report, we have yet to receive any response, assistance, or refund. On the night of June 24–25, around 3:00 AM, we were woken up by repeated, aggressive banging on the front door and a suspicious car driving slowly by the house—completely out of place in a typically quiet area. Fearing a break-in, we immediately contacted the host, who minimized the situation, told us it was "our problem" if we felt unsafe, and said burglars “don’t usually come back.” After we insisted, he reluctantly agreed to call the police but later admitted they likely wouldn't come. Due to his inaction, we asked a friend in our home country to contact the local police on our behalf. The police confirmed that only our friend had called—the host never did, despite his claim. This is documented in the official police report, which we submitted to Booking.com. The host also accused us of turning off the "security system" by unplugging Google Assistant devices. We were never informed these were part of any security feature and unplugged them purely for privacy reasons, as many guests do. At no point were we warned not to do so. Feeling unsafe and unsupported, we left the property immediately around 4:00 AM and took a taxi to the airport. We only returned later to return the keys and retrieve our groceries. The host then claimed we didn’t use a taxi but a “local” car a concerning detail, given he claims there are no surveillance cameras on the property. How would he know this? To suggest we fabricated a break in attempt to “move somewhere cheaper” is insulting and baseless.

We felt unsafe, unsupported, and completely abandoned during a frightening situation. The host was unhelpful and dismissive, and Booking.com has still not responded to our refund request. This was a terrible experience from start to finish. We acted responsibly in a frightening situation, involved the police, and made all efforts to return the property key and communicate with both the host and Booking.com. Weeks have passed and we still haven’t received any refund or communication from either the platform or the host. We are asking Booking.com to take this matter seriously and act in favor of guest safety and transparency. We deserve a full refund and an acknowledgment of how poorly this situation was handled.

Stayed in July 2025

We were satisfied with everything.

- beautiful design-furnished apartment in an old typical house - basic food and welcome gifts from the owners - fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, toaster and coffee maker - close to the ferry to Valletta and the bus stop - close to groceries and restaurants - check-in and check-out at night, keys available after entering the code in the lockbox - the apartment is located on 3 floors, a lot of stairs can be problematic for elderly people - windows in old houses are not sound proof, might be a problem for someone who is a light sleeper

Stayed in May 2023

Location beautiful. Very close to the bus and to the fairy to Valletta, you need to prepared for going a little bit uphill (no problem for me). The apartment has everything that You need to stay in Malta. Its very quiet and 2 local shops are 100m away. Owners are so nice and very helpful. They went abowe and beyond to make our stay very pleasant. I am awed with this place and will recommend it to everyone.

Stayed in April 2023

I do not recommend the place to the elderly or people with small children due to the rather steep stairs. From the disadvantages, the bathroom is underheated, but I think it may be a problem only in January, which is when we were there.

Dar Isla is the perfect place in almost every respect for a couple wishing to spend a few days in Malta surrounded by its sights. The apartment is beautifully designed and furnished. There is a huge bathroom and a separate toilet. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a dining room, a romantic bedroom, and a living room. Excitable hosts respond quickly to questions, which are not many thanks to the pdf guide they have prepared. There are plenty of different restaurants in the area. Within a few hundred meters there is a bus and ferry stop.

Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in March 2024