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.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Victoria
Victoria is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ramla Bay Beach and Paradise Bay Beach. Villa Rundle Gardens and Gozo Nature Museum are also worth visiting.
Il Hagar - Heart of Gozo Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
St John's Demi-Bastion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Citadel - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Villa Rundle Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
Noble Café & Bistro - 11 min walk
Victoria Central - 4 min walk
Ping’s Dynasty - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Cup Cake - 4 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo (First Floor)?
As of 4 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magic in the Heart of Old Gozo (First Floor) on 22 November 2026 start from NZ$711, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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.
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The old house is so charming amd a great location on a medievel old street. AC worked great and the owners were super responsive. Would stay again for sure.
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.
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!)
Linda N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2021
Linda and company were terrific guests...warm, open, respectful and communicative. They left the place in perfect condition - thank you. Would be terrific to have them back any time. Highly recommended.
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.
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.
Danny M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Danny was a terrific guest...warm, open interested, communicative, respectful. Left the place in mint condition. Highly recommended. Welcome back anytime.
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!
Excellent property and host. Fast wifi, clean apartment, perfect location. Will stay again when we return to Gozo. Claude was very approachable and helpful before and during our stay. This property is a gem!
We enjoyed our stay immensely. We were met and taken through property and advised how everything worked and of local attractions. We rode to all of the attractions by bus, the bus stop only 4 minutes walk away and tickets are useable for 2 hours. Lots of beautiful places to visit.
Fay S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Farrokh S.
4 May 2019
Cozy home with a wonderful host
Really, really loved staying at this property, it had great character. Claude was a great host. He left us food enough for the two days that we stayed there (we also ate at recommended nearby restaurants). We liked the location near the St. George's square where so much was happening in our few days there, we even saw a wedding on Saturday and church procession on Sunday. There was a lot of sightseeing around the Citadel and lots of places to eat nearby. Buses were also convenient to go around Gozo as the apartment was close to the bus station. Had a super vacation.
Farrokh S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
viviane v.
1 January 2019
d é l i c ieux
Claude nous a accueilli avec un vrai souci de voyageur , expliquant la ville , les coutumes , l'esprit et de délicates attention à notre arrivée ;
Un grand Merci à lui ;Viviane , Fred et Ju
viviane v.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Viviane and her family were the perfect visitors...interested, curious, respectful, sensitive. I am so happy we met and would love to see them again. Many thanks.