Are you planning your trip to Sardinia for summer 2026? Looking at booking portals, you are likely facing the classic dilemma. On one side, the great names of Alghero hospitality like Hotel Las Tronas, Punta Negra, or Calabona. On the other, the possibility of a different, more intimate choice.

This year's data tells us many travelers are searching for the "famous name." But the savvy traveler, who wants to optimize their flight budget to enjoy luxury on the ground, is looking for something more precious: freedom.

Here is why staying at Villa Malvasio (Sassari) is the "Smart Luxury" alternative that wins the comparison against the classic coastal hotel.

1. Privacy vs. "Room Number"

Alghero's iconic hotels are beautiful, but in high season they also mean: crowded breakfasts, pools shared with hundreds of people, and noise. Villa Malvasio offers the exact opposite.

• The Experience: You are not "room number 304." You are guests of a Guest House in a historic residence.
• Country Chic: For those seeking an authentic atmosphere, our garden and reserved pool offer that oasis of silence that a large seafront hotel cannot guarantee.
  
  

2. Flight Strategy 2026: Alghero and Olbia within easy reach

Choosing a hotel in Alghero ties you to flying into Alghero. Choosing Sassari opens the doors to the entire North of Sardinia. We are strategically located in the center of the main highway network, allowing you to choose the most convenient flight to either major airport:

• Alghero Airport (AHO) - 25 min from us: Perfect for those flying with Ryanair (connected to half of Europe, from London to Madrid), Aeroitalia, or Volotea, which this year boosted routes from Verona, Turin and inaugurated the new route to Lyon.
• Olbia Airport (OLB) - 1h 15 min from us: Often flights to Olbia cost less or offer better schedules. From us, it's an easy drive. You can land with EasyJet (from Berlin, Paris, London), take advantage of Volotea's new 2026 routes (like the new Seville connection), or Transavia flights from Amsterdam.
  
  

The Insider's Tip: Land where it costs less, rent a car, and come to Sassari. You will have saved on the journey to invest in your stay.

3. Logistics: The "Map" Strategy

Search trends show a boom for "Sardinia Map" and "Ferries". This means you want to move around. Sleeping in a hotel on the Alghero Lido often means getting stuck in coastal traffic bottlenecks every time you want to leave or return.

• The Sassari Advantage: Villa Malvasio is just 15 minutes from the Porto Torres ferry landing, yet outside the chaos.
• Real Parking: While the fight for parking at coastal hotels is stressful (or expensive), here you have your own private, secure, guaranteed parking spot.
  
  

4. The Perfect Compromise

Choosing Sassari does not mean giving up the nightlife. In 25 minutes on smooth roads, you are on the ramparts of Alghero for a sunset aperitivo. But when the evening ends, you leave the noise behind and return to the peace of your Villa.

In 2026, real luxury is not being in the front row of the chaos, but having space, time, and the best flight strategy.

Villa Malvasio: More than a Hotel, your Hub in North Sardinia.