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Grand Hotel Sofia

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Church of Ecce Homo

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Free buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property entrance
Standard Double Room | View from room
Garden
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 body treatment, a deep-tissue massage 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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Quadruple Room

Luxury Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ground Floor (2 bathrooms)

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ground Floor (2 bathrooms)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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 skydiving and mountain biking nearby.
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Via Confalonieri s/n, Noto, SR, 96017

What's nearby

  • Porta Reale - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cathedral of Noto - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nicolaci Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Spiaggia di Lido di Noto - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Eloro Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Noto Station - 6 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ritrovino - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Costanzo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Nonna Maria Frazzata & Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Vecchia Fontana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jonica Pesce Puglisi - Trattoria Di Pesce E Pesqueria - ‬7 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 body treatment, a deep-tissue massage 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 multilingual staff
  • A lift, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • 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.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, fridges and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Il Limoneto

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (6,663 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • 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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

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Grand Hotel Sofia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 331 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for a quiet stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free On site parking was great. Breakfast buffet was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room, good staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yumi

Room was large and comfortable. Overall property was dated. It was close to Noto historic area, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern spa hotel. 10 minute walk to historical center. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was really kind whit us. The hotel is really big and modern. The breakfast is also good and nice swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
“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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding customer service and a very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service at the Hotel and dining room were the highlight of our trip to Noto. We will return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jessie

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed again so must be good

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huaisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Easy self parking. The only problem is that not many staff speak English.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing!!!!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Pierig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotell utanför Cataina

Fint gammalt hotell en bit utanför Noto En härlig pool var öppen under dagarna. En bra stor parkering fanns på området
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peccato per l’immondizia. E triste per i cani che sono in giro da soli.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Varken pool eller spa var tillgängligt

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michèle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Quarantini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
molto bene super hotel in centro grazie Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024