Casa Rocca Piccola B&B - Valletta

16th-century palazzo B&B in Valletta with private palace tour by the owner

Historical Experience

Casa Rocca Piccola B&B offers a private tour of the palace given by the Marquis de Piro, available three times per week. The tour includes the family's private rooms, WWII bunkers, and a collection of artefacts and artwork spanning 400 years. Guests receive a front door key to the 16th-century palazzo, allowing unlimited access to the museum areas during opening hours.

Dining and Breakfast

The on-site bar-restaurant, The Cheeky Monkey, serves cocktails, local beers, and a gastropub-style menu with affordable 'Monkey Nibbles' options. A daily continental and buffet breakfast is served in the courtyard garden, featuring fresh pastries, cheeses, cold meats, and the homemade orange cake. Guests receive a 10% discount at the adjacent La Giara restaurant, which offers rustic Sicilian specialties.

Rooms and Amenities

The five guest rooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings and local artwork, each themed differently such as the Clock Room or Elephant Room. All rooms include air conditioning, private bathrooms with modern showers, and balconies overlooking the garden or city. Additional amenities include a lift, luggage storage, tour desk, and CCTV in common areas for security.

Location

Casa Rocca Piccola is situated on Republic Street, a few steps from the University of Malta - Valletta Campus and a 4-minute walk from Manoel Theatre. Upper Barrakka Gardens is 700 metres away, and the Valletta Waterfront is a 13-minute walk. Malta International Airport is 5 miles from the property, with direct car and taxi access to the entrance.

Family and Accessibility

The B&B offers family rooms, including a queen room with disability access, and a family-friendly courtyard garden with a fountain and the resident blue-and-gold macaw Kiku. Children are welcome, and the property provides a wheelchair-accessible room and a lift to all floors. Breakfast can be tailored for dietary requirements, including gluten-free options, upon request.

• History: Private palace tour by the Marquis de Piro
• Dining: The Cheeky Monkey bar-restaurant with 'Monkey Nibbles'
• Location: Steps from Upper Barrakka Gardens and St John's Co-Cathedral
• Family: Family rooms and wheelchair-accessible queen room
• Breakfast: Daily continental buffet with homemade orange cake

License number: GH/0032