Name: Rifugio Sapienza
Address: Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi, Italy, Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Sicily, 95030, Italy
Rating: 8.6

Rifugio Sapienza

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About this property

Featuring a traditional restaurant, Rifugio Sapienza is just 10 metres from the cable car linking to the top of Mount Etna. This property offers a bar, free ski storage, and a shared lounge room. With free Wi-Fi, rooms include a flat-screen TV. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Rifugio Sapienza is 4 km from EtnAvventura adventure park. Nicolosi centre is a 25-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

FREE private parking!
Ski-to-door

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Economy Double Room 1 large double bed
Standard Double Room 1 large double bed
Double Room with Terrace 1 large double bed
Standard Triple Room 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Classic Quadruple Room 2 single beds and 1 large double bed
Quadruple Room with Terrace 2 single beds and 1 large double bed
Standard Family Room 3 single beds and 1 large double bed
Family Room with Terrace 3 single beds and 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alistair

United Kingdom

“Wanted easy access to Mt. Etna. The Refugio is only 50m from the main cablecar up the mountain and the ticket office for the best guided tours of the mountain”

Arist

Malta

“This place is kept tip top; whilst modernization covered the premises lately, it still feels very warm and very traditional. It is not a luxury resort so forget certain pampering but if you're looking for a very sweet and warm getaway whilst still...”

Thomas

Germany

“perfectly located to explore Etna. Etna tours can be booked from here. Parking available.”

Zubair

United Kingdom

“Location was excellent for Etna excursions. All hiking and dining options available from Hotel directly.”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Great location to explore Etna; perfect if you want to enjoy sunrise and not get up as early to travel. There is a great breakfast with lots of options, freshly squeezed orange juice, and hot drinks. The staff were friendly. Overall, a great stay”

Jeroen

Netherlands

“Great location close to the cable car. The hotel room is sober, but suits the outdoor experience very much. The restaurant is great after a day in the outdoors.”

Mangiurea

United Kingdom

“Our one-night stay was perfect, especially as it suited the tour we had planned the next morning. The staff were very friendly, the room was clean, and the bed comfortable. Breakfast was included and more than sufficient, and parking was also...”

Przemysław

Poland

“We arrived evening to get some sleep and wake up rested for morning Etna excursion trip 10/10”

Ilenia

United Kingdom

“Top location, few steps from Etna cable car. The Rifugio has everything you need while visiting Etna. We only stayed 1 night but had a fantastic night sleep and were ready for a long excursion on the Etna the following day. We were also pleased...”

Evelyn

United Kingdom

“Such friendly and welcoming staff made the stay truly memorable, on top of the beautiful view of Etna!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Ristorante #1

Cuisine
Italian
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Gluten-free

House rules

Rifugio Sapienza takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

ATM cardCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rifugio Sapienza in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 19087031B802184, IT087031B8MX57GFQR