Where to Stay in Cagliari: My Selection of the Best Accommodations

Wondering where to stay in Cagliari? Looking for the best areas and districts?

You’re at the right place!

As I know Cagliari very well, I have created this guide of:

• Cagliari’s best areas for your stay (with details about the best places to visit and nearby attractions)
• For each area and district, the best hotels depending on your budget

Let’s find your dream hotel now!

My favorite hotels in Cagliari

Here’s a quick summary of my favorite hotels in Cagliari, in case you don’t have time to read my detailed article.

Simply click on the hotel names in orange to access details and rates:

• Where to stay in Cagliari for the first time: Birkin Marina, great location and excellent value for money
• Where to stay in Cagliari close to the beach: Hotel Nautilus
• Best 5-star hotel in Cagliari: Palazzo Doglio or Palazzo Tirso MGallery Cagliari
• Where to stay in Cagliari on a budget: Residenza Kastrum (historic center) or Arcobaleno Rooms (Marina district, cheaper)
• Where to stay in Cagliari with family: Le Suite di Bluemoon or Hotel Italia
• My favorite hotel in Cagliari for a romantic stay: Hotel Villa Fanny

In the city center (Marina & Stampace)

The districts of Marina and Stampace, are the city center of Sardinia‘s capital.

It’s the best area if you want to be in the heart of the action and explore the main attractions on foot.

You should stay in this district:

• For a first time stay
• To explore all main landmarks easily, without needing to take public transport.
• If you love nightlife, with countless bars, trattorias, and restaurants.

This is the perfect area to see:

• Via Roma, the grand promenade by the port, lined with elegant arcades and shops.
• Piazza Yenne, perfect for an evening aperitivo.
• The Roman Amphitheatre, an impressive ruin carved into a hill in Stampace district.
• The Church of Sant’Eulalia in Marina, which has an underground archaeological site.
• Cagliari’s Botanical Garden
• The Church of Saint Ephisius

Where to Stay in Cagliari’s city center?

• Hotel Flora: A charming hotel just steps from the train station. Simple, clean rooms from 135€, breakfast included. Strong points: beautiful decor, excellent breakfast, central yet quiet location.
• Birkin Marina: Located in the heart of the Marina district. Elegantly decorated double rooms starting at 145€, breakfast included. Strong points: excellent location for exploring, friendly staff, great price. A great choice for its excellent value for money!
• Hotel Villa Fanny: A luxury boutique hotel set in a restored villa. Stylish double rooms from 280€, breakfast included. Strong points: beautiful garden, peaceful atmosphere, exceptional service. My favorite hotel for a romantic stay in Cagliari!
• Palazzo Tirso MGallery Cagliari: This 5-star hotel is set in a restored 1920s palace opposite the port. Luxurious and stylish rooms from 280€, breakfast included. Strong points: magnificent rooftop pool with a bar, a spa, and exceptional service. The best hotel in Cagliari for a luxury stay with a rooftop pool!

In Castello District

The Castello district is Cagliari’s ancient citadel, perched on a hill overlooking the city and the sea.

This is the most historic part of Cagliari, with a medieval atmosphere, quiet alleys, and panoramic viewpoints.

Staying in Castello means being surrounded by history in a more peaceful, residential part of the old town.

You should really stay in Castello if you want:

• To experience the historical heart of the city
• To enjoy incredible views of Cagliari and the Gulf of Angels.
• A quieter stay away from the bustling nightlife of the lower city.

This district is perfect for discovering:

• The Cathedral of Santa Maria
• Bastione di Saint Remy, a massive limestone bastion with a terrace offering the best panoramic views of the city.
• The Elephant and San Pancrazio Towers, two imposing medieval towers that once guarded the citadel.
• The National Archaeological Museum
• Palazzo Regio, the former royal palace.

Here are my favorite hotels in Castello district

• Albergo Diffuso Birkin Castello: Offers elegant rooms in the Castello district. Double rooms from 100€. Strong points: high-quality furnishings, charming atmosphere, excellent value for money.
• Residenze al Castello: Right in the heart of the old citadel. Clean, well-equipped rooms from 140€. Strong points: unbeatable location for history lovers, friendly welcome, authentic feel.
• PLEY Cagliari Boutique Suites: A stylish guesthouse in a historic building. Spacious and modern rooms from 170€, breakfast included. Strong points: beautiful design, comfortable beds, excellent location. Excellent value for money!
• Palazzo Doglio: This 5-star hotel is located just below the Castello district. It offers luxurious rooms, a spa, and a central courtyard with restaurants. Rooms from 300€, breakfast included. Strong points: exceptional service, beautiful facilities, gourmet dining options. This is an amazing choice for a luxury stay!

Poetto, the Best Beach in Cagliari

Poetto is Cagliari’s main beach, a long stretch of sand just a 15-minute bus ride from the city center.

It’s the perfect spot to combine sightseeing with a relaxing beach holiday.

You can stay in Poetto:

• If you want to be right by the sea but still have easy access to the city.
• For a family holiday
• For a laid-back vacation with beach bars, restaurants, and water sports.
• If you love walking or cycling, thanks to the long promenade and bike path.

Best things to see and do around Poetto:

• Poetto Beach, famous for its length and fine sand, dotted with kiosks and beach clubs.
• The Sella del Diavolo (Devil’s Saddle), a promontory at the southern end of the beach
• Molentargius-Saline Regional Park, a nature reserve right behind the beach where you can see pink flamingos.
• Marina Piccola, the small tourist port, a great place for a walk or to start a boat trip.

The Best Hotels to Stay Near Cagliari Beach

• Lewis Rooms Poetto: Located just a short walk from the beach. Modern and comfortable double rooms from 130€. Strong points: great location, very clean, helpful host.
• Hotel Nautilus: A stylish hotel directly on the Poetto promenade. Bright, sea-themed rooms from 200€, breakfast included. Strong points: has a pool, beachfront location, lovely garden area.
• La Villa del Mare: A boutique hotel offering elegant rooms with sea views. Spacious double rooms from 220€, breakfast included. Strong points: direct beach access, beautiful design, excellent service.
• Hotel Nautilus Excelsior: Located directly on the Poetto seafront. Modern and bright double rooms from 250€, with breakfast included. Strong points: prime beachfront location, nice pool, stylish design, excellent service. This is my recommendation for a luxury stay near the beach!

Where to Stay in Cagliari on a Budget

If you’re traveling on a budget, here are a few great hotels for a stay in Cagliari without spending too much:

• Arcobaleno Rooms: Located a short walk from the historic center. double rooms starting from 80€. Strong points: great price, very clean, and friendly owners
• Sa Domu Cheta: A charming guesthouse in the Stampace district and close to the Marina. Double rooms with traditional Sardinian decor from 90€, breakfast included. Strong points: authentic atmosphere, lovely host, great central location.
• Bluemoon Sardinia: Situated close to the Castello. Modern, comfortable double rooms from 110€. Strong points: convenient location for transport, clean, and well-equipped rooms.
• Residenza Kastrum: Located right in the historic Castello district. Rooms from 110€. Strong points: unique location in the old citadel, beautiful views from some rooms, quiet and atmospheric. My favorite hotel for a budget stay!
• Hotel Italia: Right in the heart of the Marina district. Classic double rooms from 125€. Strong points: perfect central location, professional service, very clean.

Where to Stay in Cagliari with Family

• Hotel Italia: Located in the Marina district, perfect for exploring. Offers spacious triple and quadruple rooms from 170€. Strong points: fantastic location, helpful staff, comfortable for families
• Le Suite di Bluemoon: Located near the port and train station. Offers modern quadruple rooms for families from 170€. Strong points: very spacious and well-equipped, great central location, very clean
• Hotel Regina Margherita: A modern hotel located near the Marina, at the foot of the Castello district. Offers connecting rooms for families, from 250€. Strong points: central location, comfortable beds, professional service.

What is the best hotel in Cagliari?

If you are looking for the best hotel in Cagliari, I recommend you the Palazzo Doglio or the equally excellent Palazzo Tirso MGallery Cagliari

And if you’re looking for something a little more affordable but still luxurious, you should book a night or more at Hotel Villa Fanny.

Where to stay in Cagliari: The best hotels

To give you a better overview of the best hotels in Cagliari, whether in the historic center or elsewhere, I’ve prepared a table summarizing all the ones I talk about in this article.

You can sort them by price or by district!

Hotel	District	Price (from)
Hotel Flora	City Center (Marina & Stampace)	135€
Birkin Marina	City Center (Marina & Stampace)	145€
Hotel Villa Fanny	City Center (Marina & Stampace)	280€
Palazzo Tirso MGallery Cagliari	City Center (Marina & Stampace)	280€
Albergo Diffuso Birkin Castello	Castello	100€
Residenze al Castello	Castello	140€
PLEY Cagliari Boutique Suites	Castello	170€
Palazzo Doglio	Castello	300€
Lewis Rooms Poetto	Poetto	130€
Hotel Nautilus	Poetto	200€
La Villa del Mare	Poetto	220€
Hotel Nautilus Excelsior	Poetto	250€
Arcobaleno Rooms	Cheap Hotels	80€
Sa Domu Cheta	Cheap Hotels	90€
Bluemoon Sardinia	Cheap Hotels	110€
Residenza Kastrum	Cheap Hotels	110€
Hotel Italia	Cheap Hotels	125€
Hotel Italia	Hotel for families	170€
Le Suite di Bluemoon	Hotel for families	170€
Hotel Regina Margherita	Hotel for families	250€

Sardinia travel Guides

• Buy the Lonely Planet Sardinia guide on Amazon.com or on Amazon.co.uk
• Buy the DK Eyewitness Sardinia guide on Amazon.com or on Amazon.co.uk

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