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, minibar and safe. 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.

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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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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3 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Nicolosi
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Victoria
    Malta Malta
    Fantastic location with private parking. Good breakfast and great dinner options in their restaurant. View from rooms with balcony is amazing.
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly, helpful staff! The location was great to explore Etna.
  • Mbooker
    Germany Germany
    This is a real mountain hotel! location - only a few steps to the cable car station, rooms - ideally matching the environment and expectations, friendly and customer oriented staff, breakfast has everything you may want, tasty restaurant food with...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Ristorante #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Facilities of Rifugio Sapienza
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi American Express Cash ATM card Rifugio Sapienza accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

FAQs about Rifugio Sapienza

  • Check-in at Rifugio Sapienza is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Rifugio Sapienza may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Rifugio Sapienza include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Rifugio Sapienza can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Rifugio Sapienza has 1 restaurant:

    • Ristorante #1

  • Rifugio Sapienza is 5.6 miles from the centre of Nicolosi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Rifugio Sapienza offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental