WHERE TO SLEEP

The family-owned Pension Al Koura (70 211503, pensionalkoura. com, Tall Street, LL97,500 single or twin) is simple but comfortable and right around the corner from St. Gilles Crusader Castle. Another budget option is Snooze Residence (03 334819, 06 933145, Alhat.) There is also the beautiful Beit al Nessim guesthouse (03 308156, beitelnessim.com, Labban Street, El Mina), a historic landmark restored between 2007-12.