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Il Castello Via Fratelli Bandiera 2 320 838 8869, ostellodinoto.it. Youth
hostel housed in a converted palazzo in the upper part of town with wonderful views,
large dormitories, excellent showers and laundry service; there are some family rooms
too, sleeping four. It’s accessible from the centre in a few minutes up signposted steps

from Via Cavour, behind the Duomo. Dorms €16; beds in family rooms €19.50
La Fontanella Via Rosolino Pilo 3 0931 894 735, albergolafontanella.it.
Thirteen rooms in a sympathetically restored nineteenth-century palazzo on a busy

road on the northern edge of Noto Alta. It’s a three-star place, and the only hotel
(rather than B&B) within walking distance of the centre (10min), but there’s no
restaurant. Often cheaper than the B&Bs, though lacking some of their charm. Parking

is for once easy around here. €60
Liberty Rooms Via Francesco Ferruccio, corner Corso Vittorio Emanuele 338 230
4042. This beautiful Art Nouveau “palazzetto” on Noto’s central Corso has gracious

rooms furnished with antiques. A kitchen for guests’ use and a huge roof terrace on
which to eat mean there’s no need to dine out. €100

Macrina Vico Grillo, corner Via Fabrizi 0931 837 202, b-bmacrina.com. Family-
run B&B in a neighbourly street, with three spacious and airy rooms, each with its
own terrace. There’s also a huge walled garden with a couple of swings plus use of a
barbecue, making this a good choice if you have kids. The small breakfast terrace is

useful if you want to rustle up a snack or aperitivo. €75

Montandon Via A. Sofia 50 0931 836 389 or 339 524 4607, b-
bmontandon.com. A real gem, this B&B in a grand palazzo in the upper town has three
huge rooms, each with its own terrace. Guests have access to an enchanting garden
(with swings), which makes a welcome summer retreat from heat and crowds. The
owner is a marvellous host, and serves outstanding breakfasts, including eggs, local

ricotta, salami, ham, pastries, fruit and home-made jams. €80

Villa Canisello Via Cesare Pavese 1 0931 835 793, villacanisello.it. An old
farmhouse on the western outskirts of town in a quiet residential suburb; rooms open
to a patio or terrace, and there’s parking. Signs lead you right there from the western
end of the Corso – it seems like a bit of a slog, but it’s actually only a 10min walk to

the centre. Closed Nov–Easter. €80

EATING, DRINKING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Although there are surprisingly few restaurants in the centre of Noto, you’ll be able
to ring the changes over a couple of days, and prices are pretty reasonable. The cafés

along the Corso come into their own during the evening passeggiata, while the local
authorities put on a full range of concerts and events throughout the year, from