Hotel Italia is the practical, budget-friendly pick in the middle of Cagliari. It stands on Via Sardegna, in the Marina district, a couple of minutes from the City Hall and about five minutes on foot from both the port and the station. It is a three-star property with a guest rating of 8.4 from more than 700 reviews, with location scoring highest at 9.2. Cleanliness and staff also score well, which is what you want from a simple city base. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant and a bar, plus a small gym and a library.
Location and getting around
The Marina district is the lively, old-fashioned heart of the lower city, with markets, trattorias and the arcades of Via Roma close by. From the front door you can walk up to Castello and the Bastione di Saint Remy, and reach the harbour, the station and the bus stops for Poetto beach within minutes.
The airport is about eighteen minutes by car, and the airport train goes to the main station, which is an easy walk away. The hotel has no parking, so it works best if you travel without a car or use a public garage.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are air conditioned with desks, cable television and daily housekeeping, and free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, concierge services, a safe at reception and meeting rooms. The free breakfast buffet is a good start before sightseeing, and the on-site restaurant and bar mean you can eat in on tired evenings.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits budget-conscious travellers, solo visitors and anyone who prefers to spend on experiences rather than the room. The building is traditional, so rooms and bathrooms are functional rather than luxurious, and street noise is possible in the Marina district, so ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
In winter the neighbourhood stays busy with locals, and the hotel makes a handy base for day trips by train or bus to the coast and the Barumini and Nora areas. For something more upscale and still central, look at the Miramare on Via Roma.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Gym
- ✓Library
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
Is Hotel Italia centrally located?+
Yes, it is in the Marina district, about five minutes on foot from the port and the station, and close to City Hall. Castello and the Saint Remy Bastion are within easy walking distance.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, the hotel offers a free breakfast buffet, and it also has a restaurant and a bar.
Does the hotel have parking?+
No, the hotel does not offer parking. It suits travellers arriving by train, taxi or airport transfer.
