Would you like to stay in Alghero and discover all that this Sardinian city has to offer in terms of scenery and beauty? The ancient city of Aragon still bears the strong imprint of its Iberian past, which makes it a unique feature of the Sardinian townscape. In this article, we’ll guide you through the best areas of the city, so you can decide where to stay in Alghero.
Numerous guest houses and historic hotels await you to choose where to stay in Alghero and enjoy a relaxing stay. All this while being close to the most beautiful white sandy beaches and rugged coastline: a natural surrounding to reveal all the splendor of the Sardinian city!
Main information
Before going into the description of the districts to target when selecting accommodation in Alghero, here are the essentials to know about tourism.
Our favorite places to stay
First of all, if you’re in a hurry, here are our favorite places to stay in Alghero:
- $ this guesthouse is located in the heart of the historic center, not far from the marina
- $$ this hotel is just a few steps from the Lido and San Giovanni beaches
- $$$ this upscale establishment overlooks the town. It’s one of the best places to stay in Alghero, with all its old-world charm. Budget permitting, of course.
Map of different areas to stay in Alghero
We now share with you the map on which you can find all our recommendations of hotels or apartments where to stay in Alghero. This map will also enable you to locate the different geographical areas we’ll cover in this guide.
We’ve used the following color code: green for budget hotels, blue for mid-range hotels and red for luxury hotels.
Alghero accommodation essentials
Here is some information to help you get to know the town a little better:
Where to stay in and around Alghero
Let’s get to the heart of the matter with a review of the main areas where we recommend staying in Alghero.
Accommodation in Alghero's old town: the historic center
Alghero is well known in Sardinia for its history and its recently restored historic center. It's a must-see in the old Sardinian town. Strongly Aragonese in style, as it was previously under Catalan domination, Alghero and its old town boast numerous places to visit and stroll around, such as the old rampart, the city's main cultural attraction.
Gates, towers and bastions punctuate this old medieval rampart, which is sure to take you on a journey with its names of illustrious explorers. It's also a visit that promises a change of scenery, as the center is inhabited by its Catalan past, through its inhabitants, some of whom still speak this regional language, officially recognized by the Italian state.
If you're looking for a place to stay, this old quarter is an excellent choice for a place to stay, as you'll be close to many attractions and can reach the surrounding area by city bus.
To make the most of your stay in Alghero and ensure you don't regret choosing to stay here, we've put together a compilation of the most beautiful sights to see in this area:
- Cattedrale di Santa Maria: one of the most popular in Sardinia, it features a Romanesque and Renaissance style, from which you can observe the famous black Madonna.
- Campanile de la Catedral de la Santa Maria Immaculada Concepció: Don't miss the campanile with its breathtaking view of Alghero!
- Coral Museum: The region abounds in underwater coral, making it a major material for local tourism.
- Piazza Civica : This is one of the city's main squares, with numerous restaurants and cafés.
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In the heart of the historic center, you'll be welcomed in beautiful, bright rooms with parquet floors, where to stay is a pleasure! This charming guesthouse also offers breakfast in a partner bar a few steps away on the same street.
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With a view over the port of Alghero, you'll discover this old building offering comfortable rooms. Decorated with wood panelling and ancient frescoes, this bed & breakfast offers pleasant accommodation just a stone's throw from the old town.
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This quality guesthouse will provide you with very spacious rooms, with chic wrought-iron beds that are sure to enhance your stay in Alghero. The service and advice provided by the host are of a rare quality that will ensure you have the best choices around.
Staying near Alghero beaches: Where to stay?
If you've chosen this ancient city in Sardinia, you're sure to have seen its fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. In fact, the region offers numerous stretches of white sand, both developed and undeveloped, more or less wild depending on your desire for tranquillity. Being a small island, you'll soon need to go a little further afield, by car in particular, to discover the marvellous landscapes to the west of the island.
You can start your discovery of the sandy coast in the Pietraia district, with the beaches of del Lido di Alghero, San Giovanni and Maria Pia. These offer clear water and a wide expanse of white sand, making it easy to find a spot. You'll see wild dunes and Mediterranean scrub vegetation. Nearby, within easy reach of the center of Alghero, you'll find a wide range of accommodation where to stay.
If, however, you wish to continue your visit to the sandy expanses of the region, you'll have to go beyond Fertilia. From here, you can visit Alghero's most beautiful beaches: Punta Negra, Le Bombarde and Lazzaretto. Accommodation in the north-western part of Alghero will be more limited, so you'll need to concentrate on the Pietraia area to find where to stay.
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This beautiful orange-colored bed and breakfast offers tastefully decorated rooms with terraces and wooded gardens. You'll be just 5 minutes from the town's most beautiful beaches.
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With its tree-lined pool and garden, you'll enjoy staying at this hotel close to the Lido and San Giovanni beaches. Rooms are comfortable and clean, and you'll love the continental breakfast.
Stay near the port of Alghero, close to the town center
If you want to get closer to the port, this is one area of the Sardinian city that offers plenty of accommodation and where you can easily stay. In fact, Alghero's port is one of the city's most important economic assets, and its proximity to the centro storico makes it a great place to stay for less.
Just off Via Giuseppe di Garibaldi, next to the Giardini Giuseppe Mano, you'll find lively streets full of restaurants and boutiques. In fact, after the historic center, this is where you'll find the most boutiques, making it a mecca for shoppers!
The Marina also offers a wide range of activities, from dolphin-hunting excursions to yacht charters and fishing trips. You're sure to fall in love with this area, which offers an attractive range of places to stay.
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This bed and breakfast offers you the chance to stay in fully-equipped, comfortable rooms with an indoor Jacuzzi! Relax in your spa room after a stroll through Alghero's natural surroundings.
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This guesthouse features comfortable rooms with a romantic feel and a possible sea view. You'll enjoy staying here and admiring the palm trees that line the promenade and make up the region's landscape.
Alghero's south-east district to stay
If you'd like to stay further south of the Sardinian city, near its rugged coastline, you're right to do so, as there are plenty of accommodations that will allow you to appreciate Aragon's historic past. You'll see catapults and cannons frommedieval times, an esplanade dotted with turrets from the same period, and you'll be delighted by the many palm trees that grace this area, perfect for family strolls.
Head for the piazza Sulis to discover the typical seaside restaurants facing the espero real tower. You can also visit the temporary exhibitions held here from time to time, and watch breathtaking sunsets from this unobstructed vantage point on the horizon.
We've put together a selection of the best places to stay in this southern part of Alghero.
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Thishacienda-style hotel, located right on the beach, offers accommodation in beautiful rooms with the option of a balcony. If you choose to stay overnight, you'll appreciate the hotel's large wooded terrace, from which a hearty breakfast is served.
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In a sleek, very modern style, this seafront hotel can accommodate you in rooms offering a magnificent view of Punta dei Lavatori. There's a full-service spa, an indoor restaurant and a rooftop bar with a breathtaking view of the gulf.
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Overlooking the town's promontory, Villa Las Tronas is Alghero's historically aristocratic establishment, where you can stay in baroque rooms with breathtaking views over the Gulf of Alghero. Swimming pools, spa and indoor and outdoor baths await you for a relaxing stay.
Summary
You now have all the information you need for a stay in the beautiful Alghero region. Sardinia has a lot to offer in terms of scenery, and it’s not all arid land. In the case of Alghero, you’ll be immediately reminded of the Corsican landscape and appreciate the endless stretches of fine sand, for both man-made and wild beaches.
The choice of places to stay in Alghero is therefore essential, depending on whether you’re looking to learn about the city’s Catalan-Aragonese past, which goes back many centuries, or prefer to relax by visiting unmissable sites, such as Neptune’s grotto at the tip of Conte Park. You’re sure to fall in love with the various activities on offer around this ancient fortress bathed in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf.
A change of scenery is guaranteed for this destination at the crossroads of Iberian and Italian culture