Dar Isla, in the heart of the Three Cities, Malta
16 Triq San Frangisk
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Why people book this hotel
“Location was great, apartment was comfortable, very nicely renovated and well ki…”
“The property was in a perfect location with good restaurants close by”
“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…”
“Everything is also very clean”
“The apartment was clean and well presented with nice towels and bathroom ameniti…”
“Lastly, the hosts were great”
“The host was unhelpful and dismissive, and Booking”
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
Peter
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Location was great, apartment was comfortable, very nicely renovated and well kitted out.
Milan
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
We felt like at home....
Jocelyn
couple
November 27, 2025
“Really enjoyed our stay and loved the apartment would come again”
Really well fitted out and nicely designed
Janet
couple
October 20, 2025
“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
Timothy
couple
October 10, 2025
“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.
Sjoerd
couple
August 6, 2025
“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!
Jessica
extended_group
July 3, 2025
“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.
Jacek
couple
March 16, 2025
“Beautiful and Quiet Place in Senglea”
Good location in Senglea. It is very well equipped and a beautiful traditional place. 100% recommended !
Steven
couple
March 3, 2025
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.
Lacmanovic
couple
December 2, 2024
Beautiful apartment, well equipped, very clean.
Sue
couple
August 5, 2023
“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
JanaHav
couple
May 10, 2023
- 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
Marta0410
family_with_children
April 15, 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.
Katja
family_with_children
April 8, 2023
“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.
Cezary
couple
February 4, 2023
“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.
Mifsud Mutschler
solo_traveller
August 6, 2022
“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.
julie
couple
May 26, 2022
“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.
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