In 1327, after the Catalan conquest of Cagliari, the castle was offered to Berengar Carroz. After the fall of the “Giudicato” of Arborea, its defensive role became secondary. It was with the Count Giacomo Carroz that the castle became one of the most luxurious residences in Sardinia. The last member of the Carroz family, who lived in the castle, was the unfortunate Countess Violante, who died in 1511. After her death the castle was then included among the goods of the Spanish Crown.

In 1652 it was used as a hospital during the black plague. During the XVIII century, with the Austrians first and then with the Savoy, the castle suffered a new period of decadence. From 1820 to 1848 it became a disabled barracks; in 1895 it was bought by a private owner, Roberto di San Tommaso, who committed its restoration to the architect Dionigi Scano and planted the still existing pine forest.

In 1930s the hill and the castle became a military domain, while in 1966 the excavation works of the castle began by the architect Renato Salinas. The marbles and friezes from the Basilica of San Saturno of Cagliari, discovered during the excavations, were reused by Carroz to restore the masonry. In 1990, there were new restoration works and the reorganization of the hill.

Today the castle offers a space for exhibitions, lectures and other cultural events.

Located in a elegant seventeenth-eighteenth-century palace in the historical Castello quarter, the highest area in the city heart, we are very close to the most important monuments and the Cagliari’s touristic attraction as: The cathedral, Saint Pancrazio and Elephant's Tower, The Royal Palace, the Cittadella dei Musei, the Roman amphitheater and S Remy's Bastion, old fortress, where you can appreciate the wonderful view of Cagliari and of his gulf. We are far nearly 15 min on foot from Cagliari's Rail Station, harbor and to the ARST, the Regional Terminal bus and 20 min (by car or by public transport ) to the di Cagliari Elmas airport.

For who loves the sea, the Poetto's beach, (whit his 15 km of length) is located on the wonderful Cagliari's gulf and it is easily reacheable by public transport from Castello Affittacamere.

The structure was renewed respecting the original palace's characteristic; inside the Affittacamere Castello you can still find the original seventeenth-century doors and a particolar Italian stone called tufo as wood's structures used to build the old noble Sardinian houses that give to the visitors an impression to stay in Middle Ages castle, from here the name Castello that mean in English Castle.

The comforts of a modern house don't miss: all rooms are thermo-heated, in the hall you can find a maxi screen with Sat TV, aquarium and comfortable sofa.

The rooms can be customized for all kind of clients: you can chose a room with single bed, with twin beds, or two separated single beds. Inside the rooms you will find: TV, minibar and towels, on demand : with or without bathroom, breakfast, safety box, wired or WI-FI Internet connection. Our goal is to be client oriented: on demand we grant transportation from airport, harbour, rail station and terminal bus to our structure and contrariwise.

A kindly staff speaks English, Spanish and little French.

The last collection will be at 12pm from Monday to Friday.
No collections on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

The last collection will be at 12pm from Monday to Friday. No collections on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

The last collection will be 12pm from Monday to Friday. No collections on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

The last collection will be at 12pm from Monday to Friday. No collections on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

The last collection will be at 12pm from Monday to Friday. No collections on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

The last collection will be at 12pm from Monday to Friday.
No collections on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

The last collection will be at 12pm from Monday to Friday.
No collections on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

The last collection will be 12pm from Monday to Saturday. No collections on Saturdays,Sundays and holidays.