Casa Rocca Piccola B&B - Valletta

Historic 16th-century palazzo B&B in central Valletta with private museum tour by the Marquis de Piro

Historic Palazzo & Museum Tour

Casa Rocca Piccola B&B Valletta occupies a 16th-century palazzo that was once owned by Italian Knights. Guests receive a free private tour of the family's museum rooms, led by the Marquis de Piro himself. The tour covers original antique furnishings, local artwork, and stories of the palace's 400-year history.

Accommodations

Casa Rocca Piccola offers family rooms with private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Each room includes a balcony with garden or city views, a work desk, and a seating area. The B&B also provides a lift and wheelchair-accessible rooms for guests with mobility needs.

On-Site Dining

The property houses The Cheeky Monkey, an urban-casual bar-restaurant serving cocktails, local beers, and a gastropub-style menu with 'Monkey Nibbles'. Guests also receive a 10% discount at the adjacent La Giara restaurant, which specializes in rustic Sicilian cuisine. A daily continental buffet breakfast with fresh juice, pastries, cheese, and fruits is served in the courtyard.

Garden & Relaxation

Casa Rocca Piccola B&B features a beautifully designed garden for guest relaxation, with a fountain and seating areas. Breakfast is served in this garden each morning, with views of the resident blue-and-yellow macaw named Kiku. The garden is accessible throughout the day for reading or quiet moments.

Location & Accessibility

The B&B is located 700 metres from Upper Barrakka Gardens and a 4-minute walk from Manoel Theatre. St John's Co-Cathedral and the Grandmaster's Palace are within 5 minutes on foot. Cars and taxis can drop guests directly at the hotel entrance, and Malta International Airport is 8 km away.

• Location: Central Valletta, 5 min walk to St John's Co-Cathedral
• Rooms: 5 individually decorated rooms with private bathrooms
• Dining: The Cheeky Monkey bar-restaurant & La Giara Italian restaurant
• Tour: Private palace tour with the Marquis de Piro (free for guests)
• Garden: Courtyard garden with Kiku the parrot and daily breakfast

Licence number: GH/0032