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Free daily buffet breakfast
Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
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Staircase
Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, CT, 95030
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Etna Cable Car
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silvestri Craters
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, bidet, towels

Classic Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (2 Single Beds) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Quadruple Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nicolosi

Rifugio Sapienza places you next to Etna Cable Car and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Silvestri Craters. This 22-room, 4-star inn has free breakfast, ski-in/ski-out access, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Etna Cable Car - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monti Silvestri Lift - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Silvestri Craters - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail - 11 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Catania Ognina Station - 38 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cantoniera - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Crateri Silvestri - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Terrazza dell'Etna - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolceria Torrisi - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Monte Gebel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Rifugio Sapienza

Guests of Rifugio Sapienza enjoy features like ski-in/ski-out access, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for EUR 100 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this ski inn include a library and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer bidets. Minibars, safes, and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the inn include ski-in/ski-out access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Rifugio Sapienza Inn Nicolosi
Rifugio Sapienza Inn
Rifugio Sapienza Nicolosi
Rifugio Sapienza
Rifugio Sapienza Nicolosi, Italy - Sicily
Rifugio Sapienza Inn
Rifugio Sapienza Nicolosi
Rifugio Sapienza Inn Nicolosi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Rifugio Sapienza?

Rifugio Sapienza provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Rifugio Sapienza?

This inn is located in Nicolosi, just steps from Mount Etna and Etna Cable Car, and within a short walk of Silvestri Craters. You'll also find Monti Silvestri Lift and Monte Nero Zappini Nature Trail within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Rifugio Sapienza?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Rifugio Sapienza include a casino at the property?

No, Rifugio Sapienza doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rifugio Sapienza?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Rifugio Sapienza a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this inn, including a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and ski-in/ski-out access.

Are there hot tubs at Rifugio Sapienza?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Rifugio Sapienza have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Rifugio Sapienza serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Rifugio Sapienza allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Rifugio Sapienza for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Rifugio Sapienza?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Where is the closest airport to Rifugio Sapienza?

The closest major airport to Rifugio Sapienza is Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is 29.6 mi away (73 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rifugio Sapienza?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Rifugio Sapienza.

Rifugio Sapienza Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyeongmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The refugio was very good for the travellers. It was clean and dining was good. The staff was kind ans helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wybo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rifugio Sapienza had everything we could hope for. Nice room, great restaurant, a super breakfast each day, and the best location for exploring Mount Etna!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend, great experience with the hotel

We had a lovely time in Rifugio Sapienza, excelent location, right next to the cable car to Etna, good food and large portions, lots of choice also for breakfast. Room was clean and has comfortable beds, large balcony. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, staff super friendly and helpful, room was very comfortable and had everything needed, good location and restaurant food was superb. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people, very hospitable. The room is comfortable. The food at the restaurant was delicious. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great service but good pizza

The breakfast was not up to standard. The people that worked behind the cafeteria Did not tell us what was included, they Were not service oriented at all. Other people got juice, it was not even offered to us. The day of our arrival same thing when we bought some stuff from the cafeteria. Bad service and slow service. We did try some other cafeterias at other hotels and got really good service and friendly service. The pizzeria that was in the hotel was different and had very friendly staff and the pizza was very good. The room was pretty old and the electric outlet was only one in the room and it almost fell out of the wall. Overall we do not think this hotel deserves so high rating however if the staff downstairs had been nice it had been a different experience. Guessing they are very bored with their jobs. The hotel is very close to the cable cars so that is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruffier

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Belle chambre spacieuse mais odeur pestilentielle d égout , et surtout très bruyant rodéo de voiture sur le parking tard dans la nuit , mauvaise insonorisation mais situation au top pour l'Etna et bon petit-déjeuner personnel adorable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo

Esperienza positiva è staff al top
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Veli-Matti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Yllätys oli, että aamiainen sisältyi huoneen hintaan. Tämä olisi ollut hyvä tietää etukäteen. Ikävää, että moottoripyörälle ei ollut mitään suojaa, kun Etna levitti tuhkaa ja kiveä.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comodissimo per le gite sull'etna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Site exceptionnel

Site exceptionnel. La chambre était meublée en bois style montagnard mais spacieuse. Le petit déjeuner était excellent. La réception était disponible. Elle nous a conseillé sur le choix des guides pour l'ascension de l'Etna. En passant par l'hôtel, nous avons bénéficié d'une réduction et du panier repas. Juste les pizzas du restaurant qui n'étaient pas extraordinaires. Je recommande l'hôtel et l'excursion proposée par l'hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annamaria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accoglienza e gentilezza di tutto il personale. Straordinario!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Petit paradis

Hotel très agréable, dans un cadre magnifique et zvec un restaurant succulent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Prima locatie om etna hike te staren
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SIMONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura ottimamente gestita, le camere sono essenziali ma non manca nulla. Ottima anche la colazione come pure il servizio ristorante.Hanno un parcheggio privato e custodito davanti al rifugio e si trova a 1 minuto dalla funivia che porta in vetta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Staff & service

Super beliggenhed i meget smukt område.

Super beliggenhed i et meget smukt område. Beliggende ved alle aktiviteterne til Edna. Venlig personale og rigtig super morgenmad. Værelserne var OK, bortset fra en kraftig lugt fra kloak/toilet. Bemærk ingen klimaanlæg på værelset, hvilket kan være et problem om sommeren. Udmærket restaurant på hotellet. Stedet er et besøg værd og kan anbefales til kortere ophold for at besøge området.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

HELIOT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon accueil, restaurant avec btrès bon accueil et rapport qualité prix excellent buonissimo seul bemol nous avons eu chaud et une seule petite fenetre avec un spot allum toute la nuit ;)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personale cordiale, camere pulite, ottima la pizza
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tutto perfetto

Bella la location, personale accogliente. Abbiamo mangiato alla pizzeria del rifugio, tutto molto buono e abbondante. Ci ritorneremo volentieri
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Solid hotel choice

Pros: Great value for the location, decent food choices, friendly staff, free on site parking Cons: Our room had a slanted ceiling and I hit my head on it constantly (and I’m 5’4). Cleanliness of shower could be improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

LUISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Struttura bene organizzata ed efficiente considerando l'altitudine in cui opera nulla di negativo anche il ristorante e discreto
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

marco luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cortesia e disponibilità estreme. Struttura adeguata al luogo. Ristorante semplice ma ottimo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Établissement correct, rien de plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tenna

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfekt til oplevelser på Etna

Perfekt beliggenhed til oplevelser på Etna. Kabelbanen ligger lige ved siden af. Der er ikke ordentlig ac, så meget varmt på værelset. Personale ok, men for travlt/for lidt. Værelset er lille og ikke noget særligt, men der er det der er brug for og det var ok rengjort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021