Located close to Church of Ecce Homo and Porta Reale, Grand Hotel Sofia provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Il Limoneto, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Located in Noto, Grand Hotel Sofia is near a train station. Porta Reale and Cathedral of Noto are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Eloro Beach and Vendicari Beach. Church of Ecce Homo and Church of Santa Chiara are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and skydiving nearby. Visit our Noto travel guide
Via Confalonieri s/n, Noto, SR, 96017
What's nearby
Cathedral of Noto
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ducezio Palace
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Porta Reale
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Church of Ecce Homo
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Church of Santa Chiara
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Noto Station
6 min walk
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
61 min drive
Restaurants
Caffè Sicilia
16 min walk
Chiosco Della Cattedrale
15 min walk
Pani Cunzatu
17 min walk
La Vecchia Fontana
13 min walk
Il Libertyno
18 min walk
About this property
Grand Hotel Sofia
Upscale hotel near Cathedral of Noto
Located close to Church of Ecce Homo and Porta Reale, Grand Hotel Sofia provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Il Limoneto, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
Free newspapers, a banquet hall and a lift
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT089013A1255O65T4
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Grand Hotel Sofia Noto
Grand Sofia Noto
Grand Hotel Sofia Noto
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel
Grand Hotel Sofia Hotel Noto
Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Hotel Sofia have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Grand Hotel Sofia pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Grand Hotel Sofia?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Sofia?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Sofia?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Grand Hotel Sofia located?
Situated in Noto, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Church of Ecce Homo, Porta Reale and Church of Santa Chiara. Cathedral of Noto and Eloro Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Noto Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews
8.4
Very good
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“Did what it said on the tin”- good value, close to city and with pool. Great staff, excellent breakfast and a real draw- easy and free parking. Great as a base for a visit to Noto. If you want character and old Sicily- not for you but overall very good as a base
Beautiful hotel, spacious. Location is great 10 minute drive to beach. 8 minute walk to city centre. Very safe. Parking on site and pool. Enjoyed our stay
The staff and service at the Hotel and dining room were the highlight of our trip to Noto. We will return.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Jessie
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Big rooms. Very Clean
Dated decor that could benefit with a refurbishment. Overall no complaints.
Had to get taxis in Notto.
Visited Noto once again and returned to the Sofia (tried a B&B last year but not a great experience) so back to the Sofia and as always the all the staff are friendly and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend staying here - The rooms are clean and comfortable - however it would be nice to have Tea and coffee making facilities in the room, which I thought was standard for the 4* hotel. It is on the outskirts of Noto but the centre is 5 minute in the car. I will be back again
Everyone was really kind whit us. The hotel is really big and modern. The breakfast is also good and nice swimming pool.
Martina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Kristin
13 Jun 2025
A large property just outside of central Noto, but walkable. Huge and easily accessible parking lot was appreciated. Breakfast service could use one more coffee machine- line got long at times. Access to pool is a bit of a walk and getting around inside of this huge property can be confusing but overall, a nice stay.
The hotel itself was modern and spacious and the staff were friendly enough but a judo convention of young kids spoilt our stay. That and watching another couple of guests being allowed to sit their dog at the breakfast table on a chair while they feed it ham from the buffet breakfast spoilt the stay.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Steven
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just Ok as needs some improvements
The Staff are lovely, but the hotel is slipping and in need of some work (Shower did not function properly, cracks in wall ) the quality of the breakfast has also slipped only one type of yogurt Pineapple but after the 6th or 7th request from guests they actually found a couple of other flavours. To begin with the waiters did not have masks on then suddenly they all put them on which was quite disconcerting. I have stayed here nearly every year for the last 10 years so its a little sad to see the decline in quality
Badezimmer ohne Dusche, nur eine schmale Badewanne mit Brauseschlauch ohne Abtrennung.
Zimmer auf die Haupteinfahrtsstrasse nach Noto hinaus und sehr laut!
Der Poolbereich ungepflegt und sanierungsbedürftig: überall Zigarettenstummel, unzählige zum Teil zertretene Oliven, kaputte lose Steinplatten, zerbrochene Bodenstrahler, ausgerissene Bodensteckdosen…
Das Frühstück war sehr gut mit reichhaltiger Auswahl, Parkplatz reichlich vorhanden
Ins historische Zentrum zu Fuß 1,5km (eher mühsam), aber es gibt einen guten zentralen Parkplatz!
Insgesamt empfehlenswert
Nous avons été très bien accueilli; nous avons demandé de nous réserver une table au restaurant de l’hôtel; c’était bruyant car un bus de voyage organisé dînait en même temps mais le repas etait très bon! Le petit déjeuner était copieux: toutes les saveurs de la Sicile étaient présentes. Merci au personnel de restaurant et de chambre pour le service impeccable.
Nous avons passé une nuit. Très calme et le personnel très agréable. Le restaurant est plutôt haut de gamme et ne conviendrais pas forcément pour un séjour en famille. La machine à café est également déficiente pour les petits déjeuners. Mais pour une simple nuit, tout s'est très bien passé.
Kedeligt hotel som slet ikke levede op til beskrivelsen og billederne. Fint nok poolområde men også hetvtotsl uden nogen form for service. Brugte det udelukkende som bed and breakfasr. Bedste råd Er at finde et andet hotel i en ellers fantastisk by i Noto
Bokade detta hotell för pool och spa. Inget av detta var tillgängligt, något otydligt om det var abonnerat eller ej i användbart skick. Dåligt att annonsera att pool och spa finns utan att tala om att det ej är tillgängligt. Hotellet i sig var som väntat ett gammalt hotel helt utan charm.