It took 10/15 minutes to find the hotel and park when we first arrived, parked about 200m away. Subsequently we parked in a small, free lot at the end of the street, about 300m away with no trouble. This location provided an easy getaway for trips out of town. The minor issue with parking was more than made up for by the proximity to the main street in Noto, about 300m away whilst the nearest bars and cafes are only 100m away. Easy check in, room and bathroom were plenty big enough, dark and quiet at night. Didn't really need the air-con in mid October and didn't bother with the TV. Wi-fi connectivity was good. Loved the historic nature of the breakfast room and the breakfasts and excellent service from Giovanni and the girls. Really enjoyed Noto and the surrounding area, excellent food in various establishments and seemed to be good value as they catered for locals and tourists. For a beach trip, the Lido di Noto was about 15 minutes drive and the Abbronzatissima Beach Club was good value. Free parking ( October midweek ) excellent sandy beach, 2 beds and parasol 10eu and another good lunch.

It took 10/15 minutes to find the hotel and park when we first arrived, parked about 200m away. Subsequently we parked in a small, free lot at the end of the street, about 300m away with no trouble. This location provided an easy getaway for trips out of town.The minor issue with parking was more than made up for by the proximity to the main street in Noto, about 300m away whilst the nearest bars and cafes are only 100m away.Easy check in, room and bathroom were plenty big enough, dark and quiet at night. Didnt really need the air-con in mid October and didnt bother with the TV. Wi-fi connectivity was good.Loved the historic nature of the breakfast room and the breakfasts and excellent service from Giovanni and the girls.Really enjoyed Noto and the surrounding area, excellent food in various establishments and seemed to be good value as they catered for locals and tourists.For a beach trip, the Lido di Noto was about 15 minutes drive and the Abbronzatissima Beach Club was good value. Free parking ( October midweek ) excellent sandy beach, 2 beds and parasol 10eu and another good lunch.

An ordinary exterior, hides this hidden treasure from view. Once you are through the gate you will see a large complex which includes a historic mansion, where breakfasts are served, and a series of spacious multistory guest quarters. These are beautifully furnished with modern attractive fixtures and comfortable beds. However the lovely garden is the best feature of all. Flowering trees and shrubs surround comfortable garden chairs and tables. The noise and bustle of the streets disappears and you have a lovely place to relax, talk with family, read, plan your next day's adventure. One of the best places we stayed.

An ordinary exterior, hides this hidden treasure from view. Once you are through the gate you will see a large complex which includes a historic mansion, where breakfasts are served, and a series of spacious multistory guest quarters. These are beautifully furnished with modern attractive fixtures and comfortable beds. However the lovely garden is the best feature of all. Flowering trees and shrubs surround comfortable garden chairs and tables. The noise and bustle of the streets disappears and you have a lovely place to relax, talk with family, read, plan your next days adventure. One of the best places we stayed.

The room was fine. The breakfast was the standard food we had at several B&Bs in Sicily. The so-called "garden" is a shaded gravel pit with mostly plastic furniture.

The room was fine. The breakfast was the standard food we had at several B&Bs in Sicily. The so-called garden is a shaded gravel pit with mostly plastic furniture.

Very nice hotel in an old Noto palace. The owner gives you a guided tour of the palace, which has been in his family for 175 years.

Very nice hotel in an old Noto palace. The owner gives you a guided tour of the palace, which has been in his family for 175 years.

Il Giardino is a wonderful place, very comfortable and relaxing. Francesco is incredibly helpful with recommendations of where to go, what to do, etc. The beach reservation he made for us was spectacular, and we are not beach people. I would definitely recommend Il Giardino to anyone visiting the beautiful Baroque jewel of Noto!

We stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed this quaint accommodation. The main house was a museum and you are offered a tour after breakfast, don't refuse, it's well worth it and only takes a few minutes. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and very fresh. The room was cleaned daily and is spotless. It is very secure and safe and you have access to your room from the street.

We stayed 2 nights and really enjoyed this quaint accommodation. The main house was a museum and you are offered a tour after breakfast, dont refuse, its well worth it and only takes a few minutes. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and very fresh. The room was cleaned daily and is spotless. It is very secure and safe and you have access to your room from the street.

Located along a small (but busy) road close to the city centre (a short walk to the theatre) this hotel is well placed to visit the centre of Noto. The room is well appointed (Sky, big bathroom), but WiFi only available near reception and in the garden area. The breakfast is served in the main house (Palazzo) in the original baroque dining room. There was a full range of continental breakfast (brioche, cheese, ham, cake, freshly squeezed orange juice) and afterwards the hotel owner offers a tour of the palazzo where he and his family still live. I drawback may be the lack of easy parking, but then this is located in the city centre.

Beautiful mansion right by the center of Noto. The garden area was very well kept and quiet. The rooms all faced the garden so it was extremely quiet at night. The mansion, where the plentiful breakfast was served, was lovely. Our host went out of his way to be helpful, even offering to have breakfast ready early for us and then driving us to the bus station. The room we had was well appointed and very spacious.

The place from the outside is nothing to look at, but once inside the wooden portal one is transported to a different place. The place is an old palace and part of it has been converted in small apartments and bedrooms. There is a bit of a problem with parking, as the hotel is located in the old town and Noto is no different from any other old towns , but if one is able to download the suitcases quickly at the main door, then by going to the next one way street, Via Roma, one will be able to find a small square where the car can be left safely for as long as one like. Great peaceful walled garden, great breakfast buffet and everything else is up to the standard one would expect.

The place from the outside is nothing to look at, but once inside the wooden portal one is transported to a different place.The place is an old palace and part of it has been converted in small apartments and bedrooms. There is a bit of a problem with parking, as the hotel is located in the old town and Noto is no different from any other old towns , but if one is able to download the suitcases quickly at the main door, then by going to the next one way street, Via Roma, one will be able to find a small square where the car can be left safely for as long as one like. Great peaceful walled garden, great breakfast buffet and everything else is up to the standard one would expect.

Nice hotel.. The room was big and it faced the hotel's private garden where breakfast was served!

Nice hotel.. The room was big and it faced the hotels private garden where breakfast was served!

The four of us were pleased, indeed astonished, to find such a lovely garden and historic residence. We shopped at a market across the street with Giovanni's help and had dinner in the ample garden, with fruit from his trees. A short walk took us to all of Noto's lovely baroque edifices.

Great hotel with so much character. Giovanni the owner was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the town. We got a guided tour of the hotel as it is an old palace. Great breakfast with so much choice. Lovely clean room with oven and kitchen area. Very clean and great location for the sights. Can only recommend it in the highest terms.

Giovanni (John) was a good host. Breakfast superb. Central location, very close to restaurants and Noto's sights. Difficult on-street parking. Amazing historic home with personalised guided tour included. Relaxing quiet courtyard garden with grass and citrus trees. Disappointed that our room was changed on the last night of our 3 night stay without any warning that this was to occur at check-in. Still charged full rate despite missing breakfast on the final day.

Giovanni (John) was a good host. Breakfast superb. Central location, very close to restaurants and Notos sights. Difficult on-street parking. Amazing historic home with personalised guided tour included. Relaxing quiet courtyard garden with grass and citrus trees. Disappointed that our room was changed on the last night of our 3 night stay without any warning that this was to occur at check-in. Still charged full rate despite missing breakfast on the final day.

Great place to stay with quirky rooms and a real feel of a place with history. The focus of the place is the perfect little oasis of a garden where a real Italian breakfast is served in the early morning sunshine under the lemon trees. Just minutes from the centre of Noto so close to some of the best ice cream shops in Italy- pistacchio flavour especially recommended. Host of the Giardino sets a real tone of putting the guest first; he's helpful, affable and keen to offer great service.

Great place to stay with quirky rooms and a real feel of a place with history. The focus of the place is the perfect little oasis of a garden where a real Italian breakfast is served in the early morning sunshine under the lemon trees. Just minutes from the centre of Noto so close to some of the best ice cream shops in Italy- pistacchio flavour especially recommended. Host of the Giardino sets a real tone of putting the guest first; hes helpful, affable and keen to offer great service.