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Dar Isla, in the heart of the Three Cities, Malta

Apartment

16 Triq San Frangisk

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
10 mentions

Location was great, apartment was comfortable, very nicely renovated and well ki…

The property was in a perfect location with good restaurants close by

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

It is a relatively quiet part of town in our experience

Take your swimmers as right at the end it its small, quiet, clean sandy beach, R…

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Everything is also very clean

The apartment was clean and well presented with nice towels and bathroom ameniti…

Friendly staff
6 mentions

Lastly, the hosts were great

The host was unhelpful and dismissive, and Booking

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Overview

Situated in Senglea, 3.8 km from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum and 8 km from Valletta Waterfront, Dar Isla, in the heart of the Three Cities, Malta offers air conditioning. The property has city views and is 8.7 km from Upper Barrakka Gardens and 9.3 km from Manoel Theatre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Rinella Bay Beach is 2.7 km away. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. University of Malta - Valletta Campus is 9.3 km from the apartment, while University of Malta is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, 7 km from Dar Isla, in the heart of the Three Cities, Malta.

Traveller reviews

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Peter

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

9

Location was great, apartment was comfortable, very nicely renovated and well kitted out.

M

Milan

solo_traveller

April 14, 2026

9

We felt like at home....

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Jocelyn

couple

November 27, 2025

9

Really enjoyed our stay and loved the apartment would come again

Really well fitted out and nicely designed

J

Janet

couple

October 20, 2025

9

Malta is a beautiful country and we have been a few times but never stayed in Senglea, we enjoyed being in an area where

Not in a tourist area, original features, good amenities

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Timothy

couple

October 10, 2025

10

Perfect location to explore the Three Cities, Valletta and southern Malta.

The property was in a perfect location with good restaurants close by. It was easy to get to Valletta via the river ferry. The apartment is in a wonderful old building and has been restored to a very high standard. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend staying here to others.

S

Sjoerd

couple

August 6, 2025

9

A lovely time at Dar Isla!

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!

J

Jessica

extended_group

July 3, 2025

1

A frightening and disappointing stay with no support from the host or Booking.com.

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.

J

Jacek

couple

March 16, 2025

10

Beautiful and Quiet Place in Senglea

Good location in Senglea. It is very well equipped and a beautiful traditional place. 100% recommended !

S

Steven

couple

March 3, 2025

9

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.

L

Lacmanovic

couple

December 2, 2024

9

Beautiful apartment, well equipped, very clean.

S

Sue

couple

August 5, 2023

9

Fantastic!!!

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

J

JanaHav

couple

May 10, 2023

10

- 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

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Marta0410

family_with_children

April 15, 2023

10

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.

K

Katja

family_with_children

April 8, 2023

9

relaxing

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.

C

Cezary

couple

February 4, 2023

10

Generally, it's a beautiful place, thanks to which we spent a dream week in Malta.

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.

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Mifsud Mutschler

solo_traveller

August 6, 2022

9

A wonderful stay in a typical Maltese dwelling in the heart of The Three Cities.

A cosy place, very nicely decorated. Spotlessly clean. Romina & Alessandro are great hosts - really appreciated the handwritten welcome note + welcome pack. Communication with them was easy and straightforward. Well-equipped kitchen. Close to all amenities. Truly recommend. Only a 10-15 minute walk to the Cospicua-Valletta ferry.

J

julie

couple

May 26, 2022

10

Exceptional Apartment

Wonderful apartment..The hosts had thought of absolutely everything you need to stay in this lovely apartment.The hosts Alexander&Romania were very helpful,they were in contact with us a lot.Wonderful arrival of gifts,food,drink...so many treats.Decor in the apartment is lovely.Everthing so clean,Towels lovely,bed and bedding..everything's such good quality.Just across from a little shop.10 mins walk to ferry for Valletta..Sengela is such a lovely place.Would highly recomend staying in this apartment.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property

One-Bedroom Apartment

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven. The spacious apartment provides a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 80 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 11:30 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 1:40 PM

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