Surrounded by nature, Sotto Il Vulcano is a family-run B&B 200 metres from the centre of Nicolosi, right at the foot of Mount Etna. Staff offer interesting trekking and mountain bike itineraries and useful tourist advice. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Your room comes with air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, a patio, and an LCD TV. Breakfast is available each morning and includes freshly squeezed orange juice and special dietary food on request. Guests have discounts on Mount Etna's official excursions and for the Parco Avventura Monti Rossi theme park. Sotto Il Vulcano is set in a quiet green area, 5 km from the A18 motorway providing links to the whole of eastern Sicily.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nicolosi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Nicolosi
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  • Vanessa
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Perfect location for etna excursions and strolls into the little town of Nicolosi. Very friendly and helpful owners.
  • Johannes
    Germany Germany
    Everything was perfect, Antonella and Salvatore are lovely hosts, very helpful and friendly homely atmosphere, superb breakfast, even let us move out late as our plane was leaving late evening. Highly recommended, great for access to Etna too as...
  • Cherise
    Malta Malta
    A great place to visit to get away from the daily busy schedule - pity we had to cut our stay short due to bad wather conditions; Quiet area close to Etna; Safe parking inside the premises - peace of mind when travelling by car; Owners extremely...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sotto Il Vulcano
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Sotto Il Vulcano takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:30

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:30

 

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.

Children 18 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

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

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa CartaSi Cash Sotto Il Vulcano accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please inform Sotto Il Vulcano 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

License number: 19087024B401621

FAQs about Sotto Il Vulcano

  • Check-in at Sotto Il Vulcano is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Sotto Il Vulcano 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 Sotto Il Vulcano include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Sotto Il Vulcano offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Solarium
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Cooking class
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours

  • Sotto Il Vulcano is 950 yards from the centre of Nicolosi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.