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Grand Hotel Sofia

Via Confalonieri
Rated 8.1 in 1150 reviews

Grand Hotel Sofia is a distinguished establishment located in the charming town of Noto, Italy, known for its stunning Baroque architecture and rich cultural heritage. This hotel offers a refined blend of comfort and elegance, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a serene getaway. The design of Grand Hotel Sofia reflects a sophisticated style that harmonizes with its surroundings, incorporating local materials and craftsmanship.

Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a well-appointed restaurant serving traditional Sicilian cuisine, highlighting the region's fresh ingredients and culinary traditions. The hotel also features a relaxing terrace where visitors can unwind with a drink while taking in the scenic views of Noto and its historic skyline.

In addition to its comfortable accommodations, Grand Hotel Sofia provides a warm and attentive service, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and well cared for during their stay. The hotel's convenient location allows easy access to Noto's numerous attractions, including beautiful churches, palaces, and vibrant local markets. Whether you are visiting for leisure or business, Grand Hotel Sofia offers a tranquil retreat that encapsulates the essence of Sicilian hospitality, making it a sophisticated base from which to explore the enchanting surroundings of Noto.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 5°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
February
 17°
 5°
 14°
 5
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
March
 19°
 7°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
April
 21°
 10°
 16°
 8
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
May
 25°
 14°
 18°
 9
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 29°
 18°
 22°
 11
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
July
 32°
 21°
 25°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 32°
 21°
 26°
 11
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
September
 28°
 18°
 24°
 9
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
October
 24°
 15°
 21°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
November
 20°
 10°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
December
 17°
 7°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Noto and near Grand Hotel Sofia

Noto Cathedral
Noto Cathedral
Cathedral
1.1km / 0.7mi
Santa Chiara
Santa Chiara
Church building in Noto, Italy
1km / 0.62mi
San Carlo al Corso
San Carlo al Corso
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.2km / 0.72mi
Santissimo Crocefisso
Santissimo Crocefisso
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.4km / 0.86mi
Palazzo Ducezio
Palazzo Ducezio
Building in Noto, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
San Domenico, Noto
San Domenico, Noto
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.3km / 0.83mi
Porta Reale
Porta Reale
City gate in Noto, Italy
0.9km / 0.55mi
Chiesa di Montevergine, Noto
Chiesa di Montevergine, Noto
Roman Catholic church in Sicily, Italy
1.3km / 0.78mi
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
280m / 300yd
Chiesa dell'Ecce Homo al Pantheon
0.7km / 0.41mi
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
1.3km / 0.78mi
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo
1.1km / 0.7mi
Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi all’Immacolata
Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi all’Immacolata
1km / 0.61mi
Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
0.9km / 0.56mi
Museo Civico Archeologico di Noto
Museum in Italy
1km / 0.63mi
Basilica del Santissimo Salvatore
1km / 0.63mi
Palazzo Trigona
Palazzo Trigona
Palace in Noto, Italy
1.1km / 0.68mi
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
2km / 1.2mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Arco
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Arco
Church building in Noto, Italy
1km / 0.63mi
Caduti nella Grande Guerra
Caduti nella Grande Guerra
War memorial in Noto, Italy
1.1km / 0.71mi
Chiesa di Sant'Elia
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.2km / 0.75mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista alle Anime Sante
1.1km / 0.68mi
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
1.4km / 0.9mi
Di Lorenzo Castelluccio Palace
Di Lorenzo Castelluccio Palace
Monument in Noto, Italy
1.4km / 0.88mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria alla Rotonda
Chiesa di Santa Maria alla Rotonda
1.2km / 0.75mi
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Religious building in Noto, Italy
1.4km / 0.87mi
Chiesa di San Pietro Martire
1.5km / 0.94mi
Santa Venera, Avola
Santa Venera, Avola
5.9km / 3.7mi
San Sebastiano
San Sebastiano
Religious building in Avola, Italy
5.8km / 3.6mi
Sant'Antonio Abate
Sant'Antonio Abate
Religious building in Avola, Italy
5.9km / 3.7mi
Santissima Annunziata, Avola
Church in Avola, Italy
5.8km / 3.6mi
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova
5.7km / 3.5mi
Colonna Pizzuta
Colonna Pizzuta
Archaeological site in Noto, Italy
4.4km / 2.7mi
Chiesa di Maria Assunta
5.2km / 3.3mi
Chiesa di San Corrado Fuori le Mura
Chiesa di San Corrado Fuori le Mura
Building in Noto, Italy
5.2km / 3.2mi
Chiesa di San Guglielmo
5.4km / 3.4mi
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
5.3km / 3.3mi
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
5.4km / 3.3mi
Chiesa di Santa Croce
Building in Avola, Italy
5.6km / 3.5mi
Eloro
Eloro
An ancient city in Sicily with occupation from the Archaic period to Late Antiquity
5km / 3.1mi
Villa Romana del Tellaro
Villa Romana del Tellaro
Building in Noto, Italy
5.2km / 3.2mi
Calamosche beach
Calamosche beach
6.9km / 4.3mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
6.1km / 3.8mi
Netum
Netum
Human settlement in Italy
8.5km / 5.3mi
Torre di Vendicari
Torre di Vendicari
Tower in Noto, Italy
9.1km / 5.7mi

What to do in Noto and near Grand Hotel Sofia

Noto Cathedral
Noto Cathedral
Cathedral
1.1km / 0.7mi
Santa Chiara
Santa Chiara
Church building in Noto, Italy
1km / 0.62mi
San Carlo al Corso
San Carlo al Corso
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.2km / 0.72mi
Santissimo Crocefisso
Santissimo Crocefisso
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.4km / 0.86mi
Palazzo Ducezio
Palazzo Ducezio
Building in Noto, Italy
1.1km / 0.66mi
San Domenico, Noto
San Domenico, Noto
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.3km / 0.83mi
Porta Reale
Porta Reale
City gate in Noto, Italy
0.9km / 0.55mi
Chiesa di Montevergine, Noto
Chiesa di Montevergine, Noto
Roman Catholic church in Sicily, Italy
1.3km / 0.78mi
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
280m / 300yd
Chiesa dell'Ecce Homo al Pantheon
0.7km / 0.41mi
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
1.3km / 0.78mi
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo
1.1km / 0.7mi
Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi all’Immacolata
Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi all’Immacolata
1km / 0.61mi
Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
0.9km / 0.56mi
Museo Civico Archeologico di Noto
Museum in Italy
1km / 0.63mi
Basilica del Santissimo Salvatore
1km / 0.63mi
Palazzo Trigona
Palazzo Trigona
Palace in Noto, Italy
1.1km / 0.68mi
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
2km / 1.2mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Arco
Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Arco
Church building in Noto, Italy
1km / 0.63mi
Caduti nella Grande Guerra
Caduti nella Grande Guerra
War memorial in Noto, Italy
1.1km / 0.71mi
Chiesa di Sant'Elia
Church building in Noto, Italy
1.2km / 0.75mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista alle Anime Sante
1.1km / 0.68mi
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
1.4km / 0.9mi
Di Lorenzo Castelluccio Palace
Di Lorenzo Castelluccio Palace
Monument in Noto, Italy
1.4km / 0.88mi
Chiesa di Santa Maria alla Rotonda
Chiesa di Santa Maria alla Rotonda
1.2km / 0.75mi
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Religious building in Noto, Italy
1.4km / 0.87mi
Chiesa di San Pietro Martire
1.5km / 0.94mi
Santa Venera, Avola
Santa Venera, Avola
5.9km / 3.7mi
San Sebastiano
San Sebastiano
Religious building in Avola, Italy
5.8km / 3.6mi
Sant'Antonio Abate
Sant'Antonio Abate
Religious building in Avola, Italy
5.9km / 3.7mi

About Noto

Noto, a charming town in Sicily, offers visitors a wealth of cultural and architectural experiences. One of the most striking features is the Baroque architecture that characterizes the town. The Noto Cathedral, with its grand façade and intricate interiors, is a must-see for those interested in religious architecture.

Strolling through the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the main street, allows visitors to appreciate the various palaces and churches that line the way. Notable buildings such as Palazzo Ducezio and Palazzo Nicolaci di Villadorata showcase the elegance of Baroque design and provide insight into the town's history.

For those interested in local culture, the Noto Antica site offers a glimpse into the town's ancient past. This archaeological area, located a short distance from the modern town, contains the ruins of the original Noto, including a theatre and remnants of ancient churches.

Food enthusiasts can explore the local cuisine, with opportunities to enjoy traditional Sicilian dishes at various trattorias. Sampling cannoli and granita is particularly recommended, as these desserts are integral to the culinary heritage of the region.

Nature lovers may choose to visit the nearby Vendicari Nature Reserve, where beautiful beaches and diverse wildlife offer a tranquil escape from the town's historical attractions. This area is ideal for walking and birdwatching, providing a different perspective on Sicily's natural beauty.

Overall, Noto presents a blend of architectural beauty, cultural richness, and natural landscapes, making it a worthwhile destination for those exploring Sicily.




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