Hotel Catalunya is one of the most convenient hotels in Alghero. It stands on Via Catalogna, just two minutes on foot from the harbour, and from there the old town, the market and the city beach are all within a short walk. With 121 rooms it is bigger than the boutique stays in the historic centre, and it is rated four-star, with a guest score of 8.8 from more than 760 reviews. The restaurant is the focus of the public spaces, and guests often mention the breakfast buffet with a view over the water. There is also a rooftop terrace, a garden, a gym and a coffee shop, plus a 24-hour front desk that can help with tours and tickets.
Location and getting around
The harbour is about two minutes away on foot, Piazza Civica about five and the Alghero market about five more. The old town's ramparts and lanes begin just beyond, and the San Giovanni beach is around seven minutes on foot. Alghero airport is roughly eighteen minutes by car. For Capo Caccia, Neptune's Grotto, Nuraghe Palmavera and Bosa you will need a car, a taxi or a tour, and the hotel has a car rental service on site, which makes day trips easy to arrange.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are air conditioned with free WiFi, and the hotel has a restaurant, a coffee shop, a garden, a gym and business services. Dry cleaning and laundry are available, and there is a safe at the front desk. Breakfast is served in the on-site restaurants, but whether it is included depends on the rate you choose, so check before you book. The rooftop terrace is a pleasant spot for a drink at the end of the day, with views over the harbour.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits first-time visitors, couples and small groups who want a central base with good facilities and without the quirks of an old building. Parking is not at the hotel itself, and guests say it is in a garage about five to eight minutes away on foot, which should be reserved in advance. Check-in is from the afternoon until midnight, with limited late arrival possible, and check-out is at eleven.
One small pet is accepted, with a weight limit. In winter, Alghero stays open and welcoming, and the harbour setting makes this a good value base outside the summer peak. The hotel also makes a practical base for a stay of several nights, because its on-site car rental and tour desk let you build a mix of old-town evenings and day trips to the coast, and the harbour setting gives you a lively view whenever you step outside.
Why stay here
- ✓Harbour-side location
- ✓Restaurant with breakfast buffet
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden and coffee shop
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
How close is Hotel Catalunya to the old town?+
The harbour is about two minutes on foot, and Piazza Civica and the market are around five. The old town lanes and ramparts begin just beyond.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Not on site. Guests report using a garage about five to eight minutes away on foot, and it is best to reserve in advance.
Is breakfast included?+
A breakfast buffet is served in the hotel's restaurants, and whether it is included depends on the rate. Check the terms when you book.
