Sassari

Travel Guide

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Explore this university city’s stately palazzi and charming piazzas before delving into its medieval history in one of the many heritage churches and museums.

Sassari’s urban landscape is a jumble of neoclassical, Gothic and modern architecture. Compared to the island’s coastal towns, the focus of Sassari is more on every-day living than on tourism, making this a good place to meet the real Sardinians and explore their history. After all, this is the island’s second-largest city in terms of population.

Start at the Piazza del Comune (Town Hall Plaza) to see the Palazzo Ducale, which doubles as the City Hall and is part of the Museo della Città. The limestone palace was erected in 1775 for Don Antonio Manca, Duke of Asinara. Join the tour named Le Cantine del Duca, which follows a walkway suspended over the palace’s cellars.

Stroll to the nearby 13th-century Duomo, or the Cathedral of St. Nicholas and visit the art gallery in the nearby Church of San Michele. 

In the city’s Piazza d’Italia, compare the neoclassical Palazzo della Provincia to the neo-Gothic Palazzo Giordano. The square’s grand Monument to King Vittorio Emanuele II was inaugurated in 1899 with a traditional street parade called Cavalcata Sarda, which is still held each spring. If your visit coincides with this weekend-long festival, admire the dancers in their lavish traditional costumes and watch the pariglie horse show at the racetrack. Any other day, visit the restaurants in Piazza d’Italia to sample typical regional lamb or pork dishes, such as cordula, favata and cavolata.

The G. A. Sanna Archaeological-Ethnographic Museum is a villa that houses magnificent relics from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Learn about the domus de janas (fairy houses), the ancient ritual sites that dot the island.

Just outside the city walls is Piazza Mercato, home to Sassari’s famous landmark: the Fountain of the Rosello. The late Renaissance-style fountain covers the ancient spring of Gurusele.

Sassari is located on a plateau in northwestern Sardinia that slopes down to the Gulf of Asinara. Take a short trip into the countryside to see Monte d'Accoddi, a sacred pyramid that dates back some 5,000 years. Continue to Porto Torres with its historic center and panoramic harbor. The town’s Basilica di San Gavino is one of the most important Pisan Romanesque structures on Sardinia.

Where to stay in Sassari

Sassari Centro Storico

While visiting Sassari Centro Storico, you might make a stop by sights like Sassari Ducal Palace and St. Nicholas Cathedral.

Sassari Centro Storico
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Lampianu

Though Lampianu might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rena Majore Beach and Nuraghe di Unia.

Lampianu

Santa Caterina

When in Santa Caterina, you can plan a visit to Sassari Ducal Palace and Piazza d'Italia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Monte Rosello

While Monte Rosello isn't home to many top sights, Piazza d'Italia and Sassari Ducal Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Monte Rosello
Sassari featuring heritage elements, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

San Nicola

While visiting San Nicola, you might make a stop by sights like Sassari Ducal Palace and St. Nicholas Cathedral.

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Latte Dolce

While Latte Dolce isn't home to many top sights, Wild Asinara Park and Sassari Ducal Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Latte Dolce
Hotel Marini

Hotel Marini

4 out of 5
Via Pietro Nenni 2, Sassari, SS
The price is NT$2,681 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$2,681
NT$3,089 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sassari. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions PalaSerradimigni and Giovanni ...
7.6/10 Good! (110 reviews)
Nice
"Nice, clean, wifi worked well and breakfast was decent. Enjoyed our stay here."

Reviewed on 2014/8/28

Hotel Marini
Hotel Carlo Felice

Hotel Carlo Felice

3 out of 5
Via Carlo Felice 50, Sassari, SS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sassari. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions PalaSerradimigni and Giovanni ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (248 reviews)
A nice stay
"A good hotel staff friendly a good choice for breakfast free parking"

Reviewed on 2025/6/30

Hotel Carlo Felice
B&B Hotel Sassari

B&B Hotel Sassari

Via Padre Zirano, 5, Sassari, SS
The price is NT$2,390 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$2,390
NT$2,805 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sassari. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Church of Santa Maria di Betlem and Ethnographic ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Clean, very large room (4 pers), quiet, comfortable."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

B&B Hotel Sassari
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping

Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping

4 out of 5
Strada Prov. S. Maria La Palma, Alghero, SS
Stay at this 4-star beach campground in Alghero. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Torre del Porticciolo Beach and ...
6.6/10 (100 reviews)
Overall good but with some annoying things
"Overall the Camping is a good place to spend some days, there are several types of chalet being shaded by the surrounding pinewood, a swimming pool with clean public toilets and showers, basic facilities and recreational area. However some things are very unpleasant among which the check-out time ..."

Reviewed on 2021/8/28

Torre del Porticciolo Camping Village Glamping
Residence Oasis

Residence Oasis

2 out of 5
Viale I Maggio, Alghero, SS
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Alghero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Maria Pia Beach and San ...
8/10 Very Good! (72 reviews)
"Great appartment. Non"

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

Residence Oasis
Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village

Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village

3 out of 5
Localita San Pietro A Mare, Valledoria, SS
Stay at this 3-star residence in Valledoria. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions San Pietro Beach ...
7/10 Good! (45 reviews)
Basic.
"Super basic house cleaning , didn't clean room everyday. Very remote location. Food on site terrible. Very comfortable bed. Must have a car."

Reviewed on 2017/10/4

Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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