2 Best Hotels in Nuoro, Sardinia

You don't have to venture far out of Nuoro to appreciate its magnificent mountainous setting, and mountain views don't get much grander than from this excellent lodging immersed in the oak forests of Monte Ortobene. Despite its simple rural character, you'll find all the comforts you could wish for, with bright, spacious guest rooms and modern en suite bathrooms. Two of the rooms have access to a broad terrace with far-reaching views across the valley—perfect for relaxing with a book or for a spot of yoga. The delicious breakfasts include homemade pastries and yogurt, and the hospitable Sard-French hosts are full of advice for explorations farther afield.

Just southeast of Nuoro, in the foothills of the Supramonte range, Su Gologone combines luxury with rural flavor in guest rooms that feel like country retreats (exposed beams, wooden chests, traditional Sardinian fabrics) and a rustic restaurant that pairs local cannonau reds with such Sardinian specialties as maccarones de busa (thick homemade pasta twists), culurgiones (ravioli), suckling pig, and, for dessert, sebadas (fried-dough pockets stuffed with cheese and lemon peel). Relax around the large swimming pool and in the lounging areas, or coordinate with staff members to organize 4WD or hiking expeditions.