Your stay — Bowyer House
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Knisja ta' San Bartilmew Appostlu (30 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Knisja Parrokjali ta' Ħal Tarxien (298 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Knisja ta' Kristu Rxoxt (Tal-Erwieħ) (542 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Madonna tar-Rużarju (590 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Gallerija Shoping Complex — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Ġnien il-Kunsill Lokali — 302 m · ~4 min walk
L-Ipoġew ta' Ħal Saflieni — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Teatru Malta Rehearsal Room — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Ġnien Silvio Parnis — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Sonren Pharmacy — 398 m · ~5 min walk
Self Standa II — 225 m · ~3 min walk
Grand Harbour Marina;Valletta - Three Cities — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tarxien, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bowyer House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 89 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Sonren Pharmacy — 398 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Valletta Bus Terminal (Gate A1) → Tarxien (Tarxien Parish Church stop)
💡 From The Burrow, it's a 5-minute walk to the Tarxien stop. Buses run less frequent after 20:00—check the Tallinja app for real-time departures.
The Burrow Host Family B&B, Tarxien → Valletta city centre
💡 For short hops to Valletta or the Hypogeum, use the eCabs app rather than hailing a white taxi—prices are fixed and you won't get haggled. Tip in cash if you want a smooth return ride.
Malta International Airport (MLA) bus stop → Tarxien (Tarxien Parish Church stop)
💡 Buy a Explore card for €21 per week if you plan to use buses a lot. The 81 goes through Paola, which can be busy—sit upstairs for a view of the old town.
Malta International Airport (MLA) → The Burrow Host Family B&B, Tarxien
💡 Pre-book through the airport's official Welcome Pick-ups desk to lock in the flat rate. Avoid unmarked drivers in the arrivals hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Bowyer House?
Check-in at Bowyer House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Tarxien
💡 Check if the crypt is open; it sometimes hosts local art displays. Photography allowed but no flash during services.
💡 Pause to read the inscriptions – nearby plaques give short bios of individuals, making history personal.
💡 Go early (before 10am) for the best selection – the dried fig and cheese pastries sell fast. Bring small change.
💡 The garden has a shaded corner with a water fountain (potable). Great for refilling bottles in summer.
💡 Visit late afternoon for smaller crowds and better light on the carvings. Bring water – the site is mostly uncovered.