The Gagliardi Boutique Hotel is an exquisite retreat nestled in the heart of Noto, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque architecture. Housed within a beautifully restored late 19th-century palazzo, the hotel pays homage to the legendary architect Rosario Gagliardi, whose visionary designs shaped much of the town’s iconic golden skyline.
The hotel is defined by its sophisticated blend of historic charm and contemporary art. Each of the 10 individually styled rooms features changing exhibitions of local contemporary art, balanced by the owner’s collection of antiques and traditional Sicilian ceramics. Guests can enjoy tranquil mornings in a hidden inner courtyard, shaded by ancient bitter orange and medlar trees, which once served as a communal orchard.
Perhaps its most enchanting feature is the panoramic rooftop terrace. Offering a 360-degree view of the city, it provides a direct vantage point of the magnificent Cathedral of San Nicolò and the Palazzo Ducezio. It is the perfect spot for an evening aperitif, watching the sun dip behind the honey-colored limestone buildings that have earned Noto the nickname “the stone garden.”
Its location is ideal for exploring southeastern Sicily. You are just steps away from Noto’s primary thoroughfare, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the ornate Palazzo Nicolaci. Beyond the town, the pristine beaches and diverse wildlife of the Vendicari Nature Reserve are within easy reach, making this hotel a sophisticated base for discovering both the history and the natural beauty of the region.
Expert reviews
“For an unbeatable location only a block from the main pedestrian street, visitors to Noto can’t do better than this hotel with an industrial vibe and spacious minimalist rooms accented with chandeliers—all inside a former 18th-century palace. Noto’s many restaurants and sights are just a few minutes away.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent breakfast
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
8 September 2025
The only place to stay in Noto!
This is a MUST stay. Don’t bother anywhere else. It’s gorgeous, it’s small, the staff is excellent, the location is the best, and so is the rooftop!
The staff asked so I said add a pool 🤣🤣🤣
19 August 2025
Lovely night at the hotel with really helpful staff. Definitely visit the roof top bar for sunset!
Roof top terrace and amazing bathroom!
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11 August 2025
The Best Hotel in Noto if not Sicily.
Excellent location. Exceptional staff and amazing state. The building feels like a historical place in the best location in Noto. The staff and the concierge were exceptional and very helpful and informative. One of my best stays in whole of Europe.
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10 August 2025
Fantastic and charming stay in the heart of Noto.
Fantastic location and quiet. The breakfast is beautiful and staff are great. Great rooftop for drinks. A lot of charm!
Careful with the entrance step!
Parking in Noto is quite an experience.
4 August 2025
Best stay in Sicily!
One of the most beautiful hotels I stayed in Sicily. Loved everything about it! Incredible beds, a wonderful rooftop and amazing breakfast!
3 August 2025
Romantic and comfortable hotel. We will be back.
Everything! Beautiful property in a perfect location. Wonderful service and included was an amazing breakfast fit for a King!! They also have a rooftop bar that was sensational with lovely views.
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27 July 2025
the hotel is in an excellent location, a beautiful rooftop with a view of the cathedral, ideal for sunset. Spacious room
wonderful ambience, classy and sophisticated interior.
20 July 2025
So central Noto. Excellent hotel
Great location and super friendly helpful staff. We loved our room upgrade which gave us a view of the cathedral.
16 July 2025
A gem of a hotel - truly special
A truly elegant hotel in a phenomenal position. We absolutely loved our stay. The breakfast was something very special
Having to say goodbye
22 June 2025
I highly recommend it
Great location , near everything .
19 May 2025
Incredible small boutique hotel with an amazing staff and a great location
A wonderful typical Sicilian breakfast using local fresh products all carefully homemade. The small breakfast garden was very charming. The staff were all very friendly and helpful with organizing our wishes. The rooftop bar is a most with a beautiful view of the Duomo.
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23 April 2025
A wonderful restful stay in Noto
A beautiful building with plenty of open shared space. There’s a wonderful roof terrace and bar with views of the Duomo. Very friendly professional service. Breakfast in the courtyard garden was superb
It was perfect
17 April 2025
Great location in the middle of the action.
Good breakfast with made to order eggs. Excellent location and was able to find free street parking close by. Lots of good restaurants and cafes within 5 minute walk. Missed out on rooftop lounge as weather wasn’t great both afternoons that we were in town.
Bathroom was tight but functional.
8 April 2025
Exceptional staff. Spacious room.
Breakfast was good quality fruits, cheese and meats.
Fresh eggs a la carte
Extra blankets.
3 April 2025
Comfortable, friendly staff
Great team of staff, no tea or coffee facilities in our room but asked at reception and they happily made us a fresh pot of tea or coffee whenever we asked. Lovely decor throughout the hotel, unfortunately as out of season when we stayed there so very quiet, bar on rooftop terrace and seating closed. Great location, comfortable stay would recommend it as a base in Noto.
3 April 2025
Priceless location and thoughtful staff.
Perfect def of a boutique hotel and the best location in this quintessential old world
Breakfast was quite basic compare to the price of stay. There are so many cafe’s open in the morning so it would be okay to book without breakfast options. No turn around service in the evening so we had to make our bed.
7 March 2025
Tasteful and elegant, this hotel is beautiful and in a great location.
Beautiful hotel with great decor. Every detail was interesting and charming. Great breakfast too. Location couldn’t be better.
Everything was great.
23 February 2025
Beyond my expectations
My experience at the Gagliardi Hotel has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the hotel's perfect central location in Noto. This strategic positioning means that every restaurant and attraction is within a five-minute walk, eliminating any need for taxis or transportation – a convenience that enhanced my entire stay.
I had the pleasure of staying in a junior suite, and it exceeded all expectations. The attention to detail in the design and decor was remarkable, creating a space that perfectly balanced luxury with comfort. The aesthetic was beautifully curated, and the spaciousness of the suite made it feel like a true retreat.
The breakfast service deserves special mention, offering a fantastic start to each day with its exceptional quality and variety.
However, what truly sets the Gagliardi Hotel apart is its outstanding staff member Marco. In my experience, customer service remains the cornerstone of any exceptional hotel stay, and Marco exemplifies this perfectly. His dedication to ensuring guests have the best possible experience is remarkable. Whether I needed assistance with restaurant bookings, local recommendations, or transportation arrangements, Marco was consistently helpful, kind, and supremely attentive. His genuine warmth and willingness to go above and beyond made my stay truly memorable.
The Gagliardi Hotel has mastered every aspect of hospitality – from its prime location and beautiful accommodations to its impeccable service. This establishment has earned my highest recommendation, and I leave with nothing but fond memories of my time here. For anyone seeking a premium hotel experience in Noto, the Gagliardi Hotel is a great choice.
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9 February 2025
Fantastic. Could not recommend more!
Literally everything
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17 January 2025
Our stay was one of the highlights of our vacation!
The room, the renovation of an old palace, the breakfast, the staff--everything was GREAT!!
18 September 2024
Breakfast is a feast on a nice terrace, there is a pleasant public terrace on 2nd floor and a spectacular one with a bar
The location was excellent, you could not be more central!
Beside the location the place has character and the facilities are great, terraces in particular.
17 September 2024
Wonderful and highly recommended
Beautiful place especially the great rooms and the lovely rooftop. Awesome staff who were always friendly and helpful.
It was perfect
15 September 2024
An excellent hotel in a perfect location
Excellent buffet breakfast selection along with eggs cooked to order Very good selection of teas. All served by helpful and friendly staff in a beautiful courtyard location.
The rooftop terrace has stunning views of Noto, it’s a perfect place for an apperitivo at sunset.
10 September 2024
Best boutique hotel in Noto
Perfect boutique hotel in the middle of the town :) the view of the terrace is stunning! Loved everything about this place: location, view, rooms, decoration, breakfast… and the staff!! So friendly! They went above and beyond :)
A special thanks to Marco! He welcomed us so well and was so friendly. Helped us with all questions, parking, dinner reservation! I would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone visiting NOTO!
Everything was perfect
28 August 2024
Would recommend any friend or family to visit it was an amazing stay in a brilliant location.
The location was amazing, the room was beautiful and the value for money was incredible. Would 10/10 recommend
There was nothing I could fault
27 August 2024
very elegant place situated at the center of Noto village
Very friendly staff, exceptional roof top, excellent location, very elegant
24 August 2024
Truly a boutique hotel - awesome staff - great location - wonderful rooftop bar
Location plus. Parking was easy. Really beautiful property. The roof top bar has a superb view. EXCELLENT staff. They went out of their way to get us a great dinner reservation. As we left very early, before breakfast, they arranged a pre-packed breakfast for us.
Rooftop bar has an excellent view - stunning. Drinks were a little pricey, but not an issue. I'd still definitely go back and enjoy a sunset cocktail with views over town and to the coast.
9 July 2024
Very friendly staff and professional.
Location was on point breakfast was an experience
Everything was amazing
17 June 2024
Beautiful terrace and room and María couldn’t be nicer, anche Marco!
Gorgeous and the staff Maria and Marco couldn’t be nicer.
The matress is a bit too hard for my taste at least.
15 June 2024
Great hotel in central location with a superb breakfast
Fabulous location in Noto
This is our 2nd visit to the property but we were disappointed that as guests of the hotel we were unable to visit the Roof Terrace for a drink as there was a private event on. We were not told of this in advance
5 June 2024
Great location and friendly staff
Lovely breakfast, wish we had known that you could order cooked food too, this wasn’t obvious to us, but the cold choices were great. Lots of variety, sweet and savoury. Location brilliant. I would say two or three days in Noto is more than enough unless you have a car. Terrace was stunning especially at night
5 June 2024
Comfortable and relaxing
The roof top bar was beautiful
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Activities
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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9 September 2025
Noto ended up as our favourite location in Sicily! mainly thanks to Marco and the Gagliard hotel!
First i would like to mention Marco from the reception. He was so nice and helpful. He helped us find a parking spot for our car (and even moved its own car so we could park there safely!!). He also upgraded our room for free, and provided the best recommendations for own visit.
The hotel is beautiful, i felt like a princess lol, the room was very very clean (which is really important to us), whie also located in the middle of the city, right next to the main shopping street of Noto. All the staff were really friendly and helpful.
As I mentioned, Marco provided the best recommendations:
- We had an "aperitivo" in the hotel's rooftop bar (which is a Martini terrazzo). It is pricy, but cocktails were great and the view and whole experience was worth it (book a table for the sunset time).
- We had dinner at Norma Bistrot, which was the best dinner we ate in whole Sicily!!! amazing!
To sum up, i was afraid that going to Noto will be a waste of time, but Noto ended up as our favourite location in Sicily by far!!!! mainly thanks to Marco and the Gagliardi hotel! we will sure come back next time in Noto!