Casa Vacanze San Michele

Fourteen steps up a stairs-only walkup on Via Ardoino, Casa Vacanze San Michele occupies a private apartment in Alghero's old town, a ten-minute walk from the harbor and Catalan Gothic cathedral — a practical base for self-catering travelers who don't need an elevator or front desk.

The kitchen has a full stovetop, fridge, and dining table rather than a kettle-and-microwave setup, and a washing machine with a clothes rack suits longer stays. City views open from the sitting area, and a mosquito net on the bed matters through Alghero's warm summer nights.