Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo (First Floor)

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Ir-Rabat Ghawdex

St. George's Basilica2 min walk
The Citadel7 min walk
Ramla Bay Beach7 min drive
Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled in the heart of the 'Isle of Joy', in amongst the ancient alleyways of the old capital, is this fully self-catering, first-floor, one-bedroom apartment with all modern amenities. Enjoy the magical pedestrian heart of old Rabat in this lovingly converted 100 yo Gozo townhouse with an abundance of traditional features that will take you back in time. Just 50 metres from the Basilica of St George and its fabulously vibrant square with cafes, bars, restaurants, museums all at your doorstep.

'Magic in the Heart of Gozo' is an architect owned, 100 year-old, authentic Gozo townhouse that has been converted into three one-bedroom apartments over three floors.

The place has an abundance of traditional features: patterned hand-made floor tiles, soaring ceilings, timber beams, hand-made wrought iron railings and natural golden-stone walls that will take you back in time while you immerse yourself in the heart of this ancient vibrant town.

All apartments have been designed to be fully self-catering with all modern amenities including full kitchen (oven/hob/dishwasher), orthopaedic mattresses, independent bathroom/shower, AC throughout.

This is the first floor suite which occupies the entire first floor. It has an independent bedroom and separate ensuite bathroom. A sofa bed in the living area is available for additional guests.

If you prefer something closer to the ground look for our separate listing "Magic in the Heart of Gozo (Ground Floor Maisonette)"...or for something higher still look for our separate listing "Magic in the Heart of Gozo (Penthouse)"

The First Floor suite shares its street entrance with just one other one-bedroom apartment making it very private, quiet and secure.

The suite has its own private closed traditional verandah overlooking the ancient winding street below. It has access to two other levels of outdoor roof spaces/sundecks with views over town. These spaces are common and shared with the other single-bedroom (penthouse) apartment in the same building.

It also has access to a shared washing machine/dryer/ironing facilities.

Guests will be able to access all common parts of the property (entrance/ground floor lobby/ two levels of outdoor spaces/sundeck).

PLEASE NOTE: this apartment is on the first floor with a flights of stairs and no elevator.

Property manager

Claude Calleja

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Victoria

This apartment is located in Victoria. While the natural beauty of Paradise Bay Beach and Mellieha Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Gozo Ferry Terminal. Villa Rundle Gardens and Gozo Nature Museum are also worth visiting.

Ir-Rabat Ghawdex

What's nearby

St. George's Basilica - 2 min walk
Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum - 2 min walk
The Citadel - 7 min walk
Ramla Bay Beach - 7 min drive
Gozo Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive

Getting around

Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

Yume Fusion - 13 min walk
Cup Cake - 4 min walk
Hog - 7 min walk
Tapie's Bar - 3 min walk
El Dorado - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo (First Floor) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo (First Floor)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo (First Floor)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo (First Floor) located?

Situated in Victoria, this apartment building is steps away from St. George's Basilica, Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum and St Francis Church. St John's Demi-Bastion and Pjazza Indipendenza are also within 5 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linnea A.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment close to Saint George’s basilica

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment down the street from Saint George’s square. Close to restaurants and not far from the bus station. Clean and lots of space for the two of us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel J.

21 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right in the middle of everything!

A fabulous location behind the basilica. We could walk to the square for cafés, the bus station was only 5 mins away, the main shopping street not far, the TI just around the corner. Actually everything on Gozo is not far from anywhere! Claude was really helpful suggesting activities that we should do, and checked in with us halfway through our stay. He answered all our questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny M., Montreal, Quebec,Canada

10 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Home sweet home, such a great place. We were worried about our start in Gozo as we started our trip with a stay at Casa Barone and that turned out to be a disaster. What comfort and relief to check-in to “Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo.” We absolutely loved this property, and our host Claude. Terrific location, walking distance to St. Georges Square, St George Basilica, and the Cittadella. No lack of restaurants in and around St. George’s Square and Independence Square. You must try Il Panzier across the street from the apartment. The property is clean, quite, and charming. Perfect for 2 people. Claude, our host, was best of class. Helpful, informative, accommodating, and generous. When we checked in, he left a welcome “basket” of goodies. A bottle of wine, cheese, pancetta, crackers, water bottles … we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. Loved having breakfast in the dining nook area. It was a perfect stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

20 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All wonderful - hosts, apartments, location!

What a wonderful place to stay, graced with gorgeous antique cement tiles and decorated like someone's real home and not just a "rental." Claude was the friendliest and most helpful host in our messages (he kept alerting me to Malta's changing Covid restrictons!) and his sister Edwina, who wound up checking us in because Claude was out of town, was awesome -- she even picked up and delivered my passport that I'd left in Senglea! Two thumbs way up! A small microwave and some extra towels and bed pillows would take the property from a 98% to 100% (meaning, rent it anyway, you'll love it!)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pia F.

13 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super nice location to explore the island!

We had the best time during our stay on Gozo and at this location! Claude is super nice and even showed us the area with good restaurants when we arrived! Everything in this apartment was literally meant to give us the feeling of a relaxing holiday. Even the neighbors were all helpful and nice. Summed up: Super host, super apartment, super stay!