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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 (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • FREE private parking!

    • Ski-to-door


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Evelyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such friendly and welcoming staff made the stay truly memorable, on top of the beautiful view of Etna!
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Prime location on Etna. Rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed. Very affordable and friendly staff all round. Free parking on site and very close to tourist shops and excursion information
  • Laura
    Germany Germany
    The accommodation is directly at Mt Etna and you can book tours via them. Breakfast is great as you can choose from the buffet and can even take some for your tour if you cannot eat all of it ;) selection is savoury and sweet (fresh food) Easy to...
  • Jazmin
    Germany Germany
    Amazing location, breakfast and even help with booking a guided Etna tour.
  • James
    Italy Italy
    Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Great breakfast.
  • Natasha
    Australia Australia
    Great place to stay, good pizza- huge portions- best petal chips ever! Clean, comfy beds, helpful staff, good breakfast incl. and water for the walk up Etna. Let us have a later checkout.
  • Michael
    Malta Malta
    Location is unique (you are on an active volcano after all!), views are astounding, breakfast was abundant and exceptionally good with great pastries. Above all, the care, attention and assistance (especially when I needed to move my car parked in...
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very convenient close to funivia. Reception staff and restaurant were lovely and they helped with booking of etna hike, always provided helpful information.
  • Hanna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Great staff, passionate about their work. Delicious and plentiful breakfast.
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable room, good views from the room. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast.

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.
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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