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 Provinciato 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 parigliehorseshow at the racetrack. Any other day, visit the restaurants in Piazza d’Italia to sample typical regional lamb or pork dishes, such as cordula, favataandcavolata.

TheG. 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 toPorto Torres with its historic center and panoramic harbor. The town’sBasilica di San Gavino is one of the most important Pisan Romanesque structures on Sardinia.

Where to stay in Sassari

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.

Santa Caterina
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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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
Hotel Leonardo Da Vinci
Hotel Leonardo Da Vinci
3 out of 5
Via Roma 79, Sassari, SS
$86 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$101 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sassari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Giovanni Antonio Sanna National ...
8/10 Very Good! (256 reviews)
Friendly welcome
"I had a lovely stay here, on my first ever night in Sardinia. The hotel was easy to find (there is ample parking if you need it) and I received a lovely warm welcome. The room was very clean and comfortable. Grazie mille!"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Hotel Leonardo Da Vinci
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! (246 reviews)
A nice stay
"A good hotel staff friendly a good choice for breakfast free parking"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hotel Carlo Felice
Hotel Marini
Hotel Marini
4 out of 5
Via Pietro Nenni 2, Sassari, SS
$87 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$101 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and 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! (106 reviews)
Nice
"Nice, clean, wifi worked well and breakfast was decent. Enjoyed our stay here."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2014

Hotel Marini
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.
NG Guest House il RIS
NG Guest House il RIS
Via Risorgimento 3, Sassari, SS
Stay at this condo in Sassari. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Windsurfing Center Stintino and Diving Porto ...
NG Guest House il RIS
[Everything Within 2 Steps] In the Center
[Everything Within 2 Steps] In the Center
Sassari
Stay at this apartment in Sassari. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palazzo Giordano and Piazza d'Italia are located nearby.
[Everything Within 2 Steps] In the Center
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! (67 reviews)
"We had a great family holiday here . The apartment was spacious and very clean and comfortable. The staff were all so friendly and helpful ."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023

Residence Oasis
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A great place with culture and natural beauty.

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