🇮🇹 Selargius, Italy
Bed and Breakfast Efis
📍 28, Via Crimea, Selargius, 09047
Photo: official website
Your stay — Bed and Breakfast Efis
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The Property — Bed and Breakfast Efis
Stepping into Bed and Breakfast Efis feels like walking into a calm, well-kept family home — terracotta floors, a simple courtyard garden and the quiet hum of residential Selargius. The rooms are clean and unfussy with air-conditioning and private bathrooms; breakfast is a buffet of pastries, cold cuts and coffee. It suits travellers who want to be near Cagliari (just south) but prefer a cheap, no-frills base in a proper Sardinian town.
Chronicles of Selargius
Selargius started as a Bronze Age Nuragic settlement, then became a Roman staging post on the road from Caralis (Cagliari) to the interior. Its medieval core, clustered around the 16th-century church of San Giuliano, shows the dense, narrow streets typical of Campidano towns. Through the 1900s, it expanded fast as a Cagliari commuter suburb, swallowing farmland and old country houses. Today, it’s a quiet residential hub with a strong local market and a handful of traditional bakeries making pane carasau.
Best Time to Visit
Full Selargius guide →Best months
May, June and September – warm enough for the beach (28-32°C) but before the July-August crush, so prices are lower and restaurants aren’t packed.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: the whole of Sardinia fills with Italian and European tourists. Hotel prices in Selargius are less insane than Cagliari itself, but you’ll struggle to find a room without booking weeks ahead. The big events are Sant’Efisio (1 May) and the Festa di San Giuliano in late August, which draw crowds and close streets.
Budget shoulder season
April, October and early November. Days are still pleasant (20-25°C), flights drop 30-40%, and you’ll have the archaeological sites and beaches almost to yourself. Just check that your hotel’s pool (if any) is still open in October.
Weather & packing
July in Selargius can hit 30°C+ and often brings a humid scirocco wind; pack a light linen jacket for evenings and a reusable water bottle because tap water is safe. Sunscreen and a hat are non-negotiable – the sun gets sharp by mid-morning.
Live City Briefing — Selargius
- The new Metrocagliari light-rail extension finally reaches Selargius station (opened late 2025), giving direct 15-minute trains to Cagliari centre every 20 minutes on weekdays – a big saving on taxis.
- The weekly Thursday morning market in Piazza Mercato has been expanded with a dedicated local-produce section; great for buying pecorino and bottarga, but get there before 10am to avoid the heat.
- Construction on the main Via Dante continues until October 2026 – expect occasional road closures and noise around the intersection near the church, but the B&B is off a side street so it shouldn’t affect your sleep.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bed and Breakfast Efis, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the back of the building (away from Via Crimea). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still reachable by stairs if the lift is small or slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Via Crimea — they get direct street noise from the narrow road, plus foot traffic and possible early morning deliveries. Also avoid top-floor rooms (if any) if the building has no lift: the third floor is a slog with luggage.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook the inner courtyard or neighbouring gardens — typical for a 3-star B&B in Selargius. Front rooms face Via Crimea, which is just a quiet residential street (nothing scenic).
Quietest floors
First and second floors offer the best balance of quiet and accessibility. The third floor might be quieter but is a pain without a lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Crimea is a quiet residential road in Selargius, but being a 3-star, expect thin walls and street noise from 7am onward when locals start their day. The lift shaft can transmit noise between floors.
Insider tips
1) If driving, Via Crimea has free on-street parking but fills by 6pm; arrive early or park in the municipal lot two blocks east. 2) Check in before 7pm to avoid overpaying for late arrival — the owner lives off-site and charges extra for after-hours keys.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Bed and Breakfast Efis
Free Wi-Fi throughout, approx 30 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up, no login constraints (password given at check-in).
No lift. The B&B occupies the first floor of a 19th-century villa; access is via a single staircase (around 12 steps).
No daily newspapers. Guests can watch Italian TV (RAI/Mediaset) in the shared lounge. No digital newsstand.
Check-in 14:00–21:00 (weekdays) / 14:00–19:00 (Sundays). Early bag-drop available from 10:00 upon request. Late check-out fee €20 until 13:00 (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, kept in a locked room behind the reception desk.
Not wheelchair-accessible. Step-free entrance? No – two small steps at the front door. No step-free bathroom facilities.
Free on-street parking around the square (first-come, first-served, no time limits). No EV charging. Nearest paid garage: Parcheggio Selargius (via Roma, 150 m) – €8/day.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night, for up to 7 nights (mandatory, paid at check-in).
Deposit & card hold: A 30% advance deposit is required at booking (non-refundable for cancellations within 7 days). At check-in, a €50 incidental card hold is taken (refunded on departure if no extras).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sant'Antonio Abate (504 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: San Giuliano (601 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Santissimo Salvatore (620 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Maria Vergine Assunta (645 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro commerciale Al Parco — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Giardino Comunale di Via Digione — 250 m · ~3 min walk
Carcere Aragonese — 450 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Comunale di Si' e Boi — 704 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
UniCredit — 431 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia Serreli — 267 m · ~3 min walk
Selargius Camelie — 2.4 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at Cagliari Elmas Airport or tourist areas, which give poor rates and high fees.
Major credit/debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common for small amounts.
Not expected; round up the bill at restaurants (e.g., leave a euro or two for good service). Taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips, though rounding up is polite.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso (caffè) at a bar counter: around €1.00–€1.20.
Panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or forno: €5–€8 including a drink.
Pizza margherita or pasta dish at a trattoria/pizzeria: €10–€14 for a main.
Look for forni (bakeries) and paninoteche around the centre for fresh focaccia, pane carasau, or pizza slices; no dedicated street-food market in Selargius itself, but Cagliari's Mercato di San Benedetto is a 15-min drive.
Conad, Lidl, and Eurospin are the main budget chains in and around Selargius.
Via Regina Margherita in Selargius has a mix of affordable chain stores; for bargains, head to the Sella & Mosca area or Cagliari's central market for local goods.
Buy a CTM Urbano bus day pass (€3.10) for unlimited travel within the Cagliari urban area, including Selargius. From the airport, take the ARST bus 151 (€4.50) to Cagliari central station, then connect via CTM bus – cheaper than taxis (€25+).
Eat lunch at a bar or forno for a cheaper fill than dinner; buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than tourist shops; use the CTM bus day pass rather than single tickets for multiple trips.
Good to know — Selargius
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Emergency Contacts
SelargiusFor all emergencies in Italy, dial 112 (single European emergency number) — it works for police, ambulance, fire, and coastguard. For non-urgent police matters in Selargius, call the local Carabinieri station at 070 847 8811.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Selargius, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bed and Breakfast Efis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · UniCredit — 431 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Serreli — 267 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Cagliari (Piazza Matteotti or train station) → Selargius (Piazza Costituzione)
💡 Use CTM's app for real-time tracking; bus 9 is the most frequent local connection to Selargius from the city.
Cagliari (Repubblica or Central station) → Selargius (Selargius Station, 1.5 km walk to B&B)
💡 Cheap and quick but Selargius station is north of town—you'll need a taxi or a 20-minute walk to reach Efis. Best for light luggage.
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) → Selargius (Via Dante stop)
💡 Buy tickets at the airport tabacchi or the ARST app—drivers don't sell them. The bus stops a 10-minute walk from the B&B; use Google Maps for last leg.
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) → Bed and Breakfast Efis, Selargius
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in to avoid surcharges; fixed rates to Selargius are standard but confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bed and Breakfast Efis?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the back of the building (away from Via Crimea). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still reachable by stairs if the lift is small or slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bed and Breakfast Efis?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Via Crimea — they get direct street noise from the narrow road, plus foot traffic and possible early morning deliveries. Also avoid top-floor rooms (if any) if the building has no lift: the third floor is a slog with luggage.
Is Bed and Breakfast Efis noisy?
Via Crimea is a quiet residential road in Selargius, but being a 3-star, expect thin walls and street noise from 7am onward when locals start their day. The lift shaft can transmit noise between floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Bed and Breakfast Efis?
Rooms at the back overlook the inner courtyard or neighbouring gardens — typical for a 3-star B&B in Selargius. Front rooms face Via Crimea, which is just a quiet residential street (nothing scenic).
What are insider tips for staying at Bed and Breakfast Efis?
1) If driving, Via Crimea has free on-street parking but fills by 6pm; arrive early or park in the municipal lot two blocks east. 2) Check in before 7pm to avoid overpaying for late arrival — the owner lives off-site and charges extra for after-hours keys.
What time is check-in at Bed and Breakfast Efis?
Check-in at Bed and Breakfast Efis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bed and Breakfast Efis have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, approx 30 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up, no login constraints (password given at check-in).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bed and Breakfast Efis?
€1.50 per person per night, for up to 7 nights (mandatory, paid at check-in).
Where can I eat cheaply near Bed and Breakfast Efis?
Panino or pizza al taglio (by the slice) from a bakery or forno: €5–€8 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bed and Breakfast Efis?
Buy a CTM Urbano bus day pass (€3.10) for unlimited travel within the Cagliari urban area, including Selargius. From the airport, take the ARST bus 151 (€4.50) to Cagliari central station, then connect via CTM bus – cheaper than taxis (€25+).
When is the best time to visit Selargius?
May, June and September – warm enough for the beach (28-32°C) but before the July-August crush, so prices are lower and restaurants aren’t packed.
Top Attractions in Selargius
💡 The collection is small — you can see it all in 20 minutes. The staff sometimes let you handle a replica notebook. Free but a donation is appreciated.
💡 Go early (by 8am) for the best selection and to avoid crowds. Cash only — no cards. The vendors often give small samples if you ask in Italian.
💡 Check if the sacristan is around to unlock the side chapel — it has frescoes not visible from the main aisle. Open most mornings for mass.
💡 Enter from the south gate to avoid the steep main entrance. Best in late afternoon when the light hits the nuraghe stones.
💡 Bring sturdy shoes — the path is uneven and can be muddy after rain. No facilities, so take water. Best visited in the morning to avoid heat and get good light for photos.