Neon Knights

An eye-catching one-bedroom apartment on the main floor of a 17th-century townhouse. This central Valletta gem is equipped for the art lovers out there. Adorned with vibrant neon lights and striking local artwork hung on rough plaster walls, this home is sure to appeal to anyone who loves a pop of colour to appear within their holiday property.

Even the furniture is set to stun, with elegant mid-century-inspired pieces deliberately placed throughout. The standout piece, however, has to be the Aarnio-style Bubble Chair suspended from the ceiling – its transparent shell makes it the ideal spot to curl up with a book while benefitting from the natural light streaming in from the large windows.

With a compact kitchenette hidden behind the Tron-style artwork, you might want to head out for dinner. There's an almost infinite choice of eateries on your doorstep, with no fewer than three Michelin-starred restaurants within easy walking distance, plus any number of more casual local favourites.

When you're not strolling around in search of food, the compact centre of Valletta is well worth your time. The city has retained its 16th-century charm over the intervening years and houses plenty of museums, buzzing bars, entertaining theatres and even a new parliament building within its impressive bastion walls.

Home truths:
*Parking in Malta can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible – though we think the best way to see the city is on foot
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*We think the kitchenette is better suited to light bites rather than large meals
*The rooftop terrace is shared with other guests in the building