Ostello della Gioventù - Il Castello

Ostello della Gioventù - Il Castello descritpion

Set in the heart of the Baroque town of Noto, Il Castello offers colourful air-conditioned rooms set in a former castle. The property features a sun terrace and a shared lounge area.
Overlooking the San Nicolò cathedral, all rooms have a private en suite or external bathroom and include a TV and a terrace.
A continental breakfast is served each morning. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby where you can rent bikes and get tourist information. Staff can arrange a shuttle service to Catania Airport and other destinations around Sicily.
Noto and its cathedral are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The beach at Lido di Noto is 15 minutes away by car.

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Facilities of Ostello della Gioventù - Il Castello

Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck

Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities ：Bicycle Rental

Food & Drink ：Bar

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

General ：Family Rooms | Heating | Air Conditioning

Languages Spoken ：Italian | English

Reviews for Ostello della Gioventù - Il Castello

Review 1：Everything was perfect, our sicilian style room was really nice with an own bathroom, and a shared huge balcony where you can talk, drink, eat in the evening looking at the duomo. The view is just like on the pictures!! Located right in the city centre and the owners are a nice friendly couple. I absolutely recommend the place for anybody :) (just 1 little suggestion: some cheese, butter, sausages would be great for breakfast apart from the pastries ) :)

Review 2：Owners dog yapped at all who entered. As all the floors are marble, this sounded as loud as fire-crackers !

Review 3：Continental b/f. Communal areas. Wi-fi. Postcard views.

Review 4：Reviews and pictures of rooms are not accurate. Rooms are very stark, with nothing more than 2 threadbare bath towels and plastic packets of shampoo supplied. No hand towels, not even a plastic glass for water. AC very poor, wifi only in breakfast room.

Review 5：The only positive thing was the location, although it was very difficult to find.

Review 6：Eccellente rapporto qualità/prezzo, nel cuore della stupenda Noto. Gestori cordiali e molto disponibili a venire incontro alle nostre richieste! Assolutamente consigliato

Review 7：-No real ktchenette in the room- only water- no electric kettle , no plates, no fork& knife, no glasses& corkscrew - just nothing! - outer toilet / shouer - next floor with keys...

Review 8：Great view! Great location! Spotlessly clean Ok decor Nice owners with cute dog

Review 9：1, location: again, at the top of the hill, it is quite difficult to reach there if you are travelling with heavy pack or luggage. Be prepared to clime the stairs.

Review 10：1, location: at the top of the hill, so with beautiful view. 5 mins walk distance to the center of the town.

Review 11：I stayed in a private room- it was HUGE, and so comfortable, but the best part was the fantastic view!! Waking up, I looked out the window and felt like I was in the middle of a painting- so beautiful! Staff was very friendly and helpful, location is just above all the major sites you want to see. Fantastic place!

Review 12：No toilet seat on the toilet! I was assured it was clean but still quite unpleasant. Wifi didn't extend to room, which was a bit annoying.

Review 13：amazing views from the room. Very hospitable staff. Good recommendations.

Review 14：The Internet signal can only be received near reception, which is acceptable, but it was extremely cold and no heating in the reception hall, so we were not feeling very comfortable. The breakfast is quite simple and we have had better coffee in Sicily.

Review 15：Conveniently located behind Duomo. Family room for 2 was very spacious. Everything was very clean. From the room we had a fantastic view of Noto. The owners were friendly and helpful, especially when we needed to arrange our accommodation the nex night in Palermo.

Review 16：- Although the room was very big because it was a former dormitory, all the beds in it didn't make it feel intimate & cosy

Review 17：- Nice & helpful staff - Beautiful location with a wonderful view - In the city centre - Good value for money

Review 18：Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff (Davide, the owner), stunning view of city from hilltop location. Modest but appropriate accommodations for a "youth hostel."

Review 19：manager's girlfriend on reception not very welcoming riot downstairs all through the night by a group of guys partying,and the manager never went out once to tell them to be quiet though sleeping nearby breakfast limited for the health-conscious bit out of the way up in old town, have to take taxi with bags or be fit no credit cards

Review 20：Male manager very pleasant, fab view

Review 21：Take care about your time of arrival, they closed from noon to 3:30pm. Breakfast is too simple with low quality product

Review 22：In addition to the nice view over the cathedral; this hostal is located in a easy place to park the car behind and avoid the diffulties of the old streets. to reach the city centre, just go down the stairs...the place is simple but with everything you need: simple bed, hot shower and a old fridge.

Review 23：It is a bit noisy but it is normal in a city as Palermo.

Review 24：I like very much the places, it is absolutely beatiful and clean. The location is near the city center and the bus for the airport. The personal is nice.

Review 25：The bathroom was clean but this smells bad.

Review 26：We really love the location and views. Hosters are very nice. The parents' guy didn't doubt about pick up us where our car was parked.

Review 27：All was perfect

Review 28：We were therefor 1 night during our honey moon!! We have bedn offered a fantastic room with unforgetable view!! Really recomended, in the heart of a verty nice city!

Review 29：We missed the breakfast because we had to leave early. The owner had told us that the breakfast would have started at 8 a.m. however it actually started at 9 on that day.

Review 30：Great experience, great place and great location for a very low price!!! See u next time :)

Review 31：Walking up lots of steps could be annoying for some people when getting back to the hostel from the main street. WiFi doesn't work in some of the rooms.

Review 32：We were surprised that we were given a gigantic private room filled with about ten extra beds. The air conditioning was great, because it was so hot when we were there. Breakfast was plentiful and the service was polite.

Review 33：Absolutely nothing

Review 34：Although we where early it was possible to check in early. The owner texted me for the time of arrival. July isn't the peak season in Sicily so there where not many guests. We had a huge room with 13 single beds and one double bed just for the two of us. The room was clean and has probably one of the best views over the city Noto. Very good location. When we go back to Noto, for sure we will book again.

Review 35：Cozy room with great views.

Review 36：bed was squeaking with every move

Review 37：central location

Review 38：Lovely place, beautiful view from the room, good place, nice owner, nice villiage

Review 39：Basic accommodation for a fair price

Review 40：Everything about it. Location, clean, big room, great view, and a very amazing host Breakfast was fine, coffee the best.

Review 41：Only pay with cash, wifi only in reception area

Review 42：Beautiful view, big room. Breakfast complete. People very nice and kind.

Review 43：Very nice stay at the lovely appartment. Impressed by the frendly people here. And the restaurant they recommended was really delicious!

Review 44：everything was perfect!

Review 45：the view on the cathedral the spacious room the free parking spot the incredibly friendly host .... we loved everything!

Review 46：The location here is great and the staff very helpful and friendly.

Review 47：unacceptably poor breakfast and no wifi in the room

Review 48：Good location, nice owner, big and clean rooms

Review 49：Private bathroom was not ensuite.

Review 50：Great view of cathedral from bedroom. Great location. Really friendly staff

Review 51：Great location and views

Review 52：No electricity in the morning.

Review 53：Nice view, clean room and friendly stuff. Very close to main square.

Review 54：location, staff and pet (little dog), service, comfort (partly in light of being low season)

Review 55：Friendly and knowledgeable staff we want and to looking after for us.

Review 56：The breakfast was very minimal, though the coffee was great. For a hostel it would have been nice to have access to a kitchen and laundry facilities

Review 57：We looked out the window to a view of the duomo. Our room was huge!

Review 58：The team was really kind and welcomming. The room was super nice and big with the most beautiful view of Noto (just in front of the Duomo). The hostel is very well located at the heart of the historic centre. The breakfast was perfect with a multitude of things. We also had a nice present for Easter: a giant Easter egg!!

Review 59：Very good place in historical center in Noto. Very nice and friendly stuff. Clean and spacious room with view on the cathedral. Free parking in front of the hotel. Breakfast - ok. Great value for money.

Review 60：Doors of the room are sliding and not secure.A lot of noise from young boys all night could not sleep.Breakfast poor.I did ot like it.

Review 61：Close to every think

Review 62：The door was hard to close (they were almost absent). The elevator was present but not working. Really basic equipment in the bathroom.

Review 63：Near to the main attractions of the city. Nice view from the window.

Review 64：The staff didn't speak that much english, but otherwise they were very helpful.

Review 65：The rooms were clean and spacious. The view from the window was also very beautiful.

Review 66：This is a fabulous hostel in a fabulous location with views over Noto.The staff were very friendly,welcoming and relaxed and made us feel athome instantly. Parking in the street outside, but don't know whatit is like in Summer. We had the large family room even though there wasjust the two of us. Good shower room en suite. All clean and tidy. Breakfast simple but fine and cost 40 Euros for the night. Very reasonable.

Review 67：Very nice place to stay when you visit the historic center of Noto. Kind personel, great value for money. And perfect coffee with the breakfast. Free parking straight in front of the hotel.

Review 68：The breakfast is extremely poor: a few dry crackers, jam and cereal, that’s it. No juice, no fruit, no bread. Better to have breakfast in the city instead.

Review 69：The hostel is located right in the old city centre and has free parking in front of the entrance, which was fantastic because it’s not easy to drive around in Noto looking for a parking space. We paid 45 euro for a nice and large room.

Review 70：- very good location, - cheap and clean, - beautiful view from balcony

Review 71：The shower curtains practically have no purpose and you end up in a big puddle after the shower.

Review 72：great location with helpful staff

Review 73：We cant complain.

Review 74：we liked speaking to the personal. we enjoyed the view. we just thought the position is excellent. We felt at home!!!

The Fine Print

Please note that check-in and key collection take place at: Via Sallicano, 2, Noto 96017.