Senglea, Three Cities & Malta — Local Guides

Honest, first-hand guides to staying in Senglea and exploring Malta's Three Cities — written by your hosts.

Where to Stay in the Three Cities (Senglea, Birgu & Cospicua)

A local guide to staying in Malta's Three Cities — the character of Senglea, Birgu and Cospicua, why they beat Sliema or St Julian's, who they suit, and how to get around.

Isla (Senglea): A Local Guide to Malta's Quiet Harbour Peninsula

Isla — better known as Senglea — is Malta's quiet harbour city. A local's guide: the Gardjola Gardens, waterfront, history, food and the Valletta ferry.

Where to Stay in Malta Without a Car: The Best Places

The best places to stay in Malta without a car, ranked honestly: Senglea and the Three Cities first, then Valletta and Sliema, with ferry and bus tips.

Senglea & the Three Cities to Valletta: Ferry, Water Taxi & Walking

The Senglea to Valletta ferry explained by local hosts — where it leaves, typical times and frequency, the dghajsa water taxi option, fares and tips.

Malta Family Holidays: Where to Stay for Families and Groups of Six

Planning a Malta family holiday for up to six? Why a whole townhouse in Senglea beats scattered hotel rooms, a calm Three Cities base, and a kid-friendly ferry outing.

The Three Cities of Malta Explained

What are the Three Cities of Malta? Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua explained: history, highlights, a half-day plan, and how to visit by ferry or bus.

Things to Do in Birgu (Vittoriosa), Malta

The best things to do in Birgu (Vittoriosa), Malta: Fort St Angelo, the Inquisitor's Palace, the Collachio, Birgufest by candlelight and a one-day plan.

Where to Stay in Malta: The Best Places & Areas, Honestly Compared

Where to stay in Malta: the best places and areas — Valletta, Sliema, the Three Cities, Gozo — honestly compared by hosts who live on the Grand Harbour.

Malta Public Transport: Getting Around by Bus, Ferry and Water Taxi

How Malta's public transport really works — buses, the Valletta harbour ferries and water taxis — from hosts who use it daily. No car needed.

Malta Itinerary: 3, 4 or 5 Days Done Properly

A Malta itinerary for 3, 4 or 5 days from local hosts: Valletta, the Three Cities, Mdina, Gozo and the harbour — plus honest tips on where to base yourself.

Best Time to Visit Malta: A Month-by-Month Guide from Local Hosts

Wondering the best time to visit Malta? Our month-by-month guide from local hosts covers weather, sea temperatures, crowds and what's on all year.

Malta in Winter: Christmas, New Year and Long Winter Stays

Christmas lights, New Year fireworks over the Grand Harbour and long, quiet stays: two Senglea hosts on what Malta in winter is really like.