Rifugio Sapienza

Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, 95030 Nicolosi, Italy
8.7 864 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Comfort
    8.2
  • Facilities
    8.3
  • Staff
    9
  • Value for money
    8.5
  • Free WiFi
    8.9
  • Location
    9.6

Hotel map
Ski
Ski equipment hire (on site)
Ski-to-door access
Ski storage
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast options
Very good coffee!
Snack bar
Special diet menus (on request)
Restaurant (à la carte)
Breakfast in the room
Kid meals(Additional charge)
Reception services
Luggage storage
24-hour front desk
Tour desk
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
French
Italian
English
Spanish
Cleaning services
Daily maid service
Laundry
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Outdoors
Terrace
Wellness facilities
Massage(Additional charge)
Parking
Free!Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Street parking
Transport
Public transport tickets
Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities
Fax/photocopying
General
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Safety deposit box
VIP room facilities
Shared lounge/TV area
Lift
Shuttle service
Room service
Gift shop
Heating
Designated smoking area
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Packed lunches
Activities
Horse ridingOff-site(Additional charge)
Water parkOff-site(Additional charge)
HikingOff-site(Additional charge)
Bicycle rental (additional charge)
DivingOff-site(Additional charge)
CyclingOff-site
Tennis courtOff-site(Additional charge)
SnorkellingOff-site(Additional charge)
Skiing
BowlingOff-site(Additional charge)
Closest landmarks
Telecabina Rifugio Sapienza - Montagnola
0.1 miles
Seggiovia Biposto Monti Silvestri - Capannina
0.1 miles
Etna
4 miles
Zagare - Shopping Center
9.9 miles
Centro Commerciale Katane
11 miles
Etnapolis Shopping Centre
11.3 miles
Etnaland Theme Park
12 miles
Borgo Metro Station
13.2 miles
Ferrovia Circumetnea
13.3 miles
Istituto musicale Bellini
13.3 miles
Most popular landmarks
Stadio Angelo Massimino
13.4 miles
Villa Bellini - Park
13.9 miles
Ciminiere Centro fieristico
14.2 miles
Teatro Romano Catania
14.5 miles
Piazza Duomo
14.6 miles
Taormina Cable Car - Via Pirandello
19.2 miles
Isola Bella
19.5 miles
Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro'
19.6 miles
Mazzaro
19.8 miles
Restaurants and markets
Etnapolis
12.4 miles
Pescheria di Catania
18.6 miles
Fiera
18.6 miles
Natural beauty
Etna Stazione Funivia
0 miles
Montagnola Funivia
0 miles
Crateri Silvestri
0.3 miles
Mare Playa
18.6 miles
Pozzillo
21.7 miles
Simeto
24.9 miles
Closest airports
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
16.1 miles
Tito Minniti Airport
44.1 miles
Comiso Airport
53.2 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • ATM cardRifugio Sapienza accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • 14:00 - 23:00
  • Check-out
    • 08:00 - 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
    • Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    • All children are welcome.
    • The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
    • Free!All children under 6 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
  • Pets
    • Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

What guests loved the most

“Rifugio Sapienza is located on the slope of Etna, just by the cable car (big discount for hotel guests). It is the best place to start your trip up the mountain. The personnel was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant serves really good food.”

, Poland

“The meal that night was one of the best we have had in all of Sicily. The view of the mountain was Great. The room was large and nicely decorated. FAr exceeded my expectations for a Refugio.”

, USA

“We arrived early and we'e able to check in before the check in time which was great. The concierge had a hiking map and was able to answer all our questions an out hiking etna. The restaurant downstairs also let's you order for room service, which was great after a full day of hiking.”

, USA

“This is a simple hotel but more than adequate. Staff were helpful and friendly; generous breakfast and our evening meals in the restaurant were excellent with large servings. Located next to cable car. We booked a day excursion to Etna at the kiosk close to the hotel and were given a discount as we were staying at the hotel.”

, Spain

“Great Location, couldn't be better to explore the etna. Staff was very helpful. Thanks a lot Federico!”

, Germany

“Location near the cabel car and wonderfull seaside and Etna view was excelent. Great breakfast and also restaurant for dinner, in addition discount on Etna cable car - I can fully recommend it.”

, Czech Republic

“Hotel is on the Etna mountain 2km above sea level. Recipients were kind, best location possible if you are going to visit top of the Etna. Food was tasty, Swedish table for breakfast with great variety, and restaurant below. Rooms were clean and comfy. Great value for money”

, Lithuania

“An excellent hotel that I would definitely recommend, its location could not be better with just a 1 min walk to the cableline. Receptionist was really helpful as we had never been to the place before . Only stayed for 1 night but we had a great time :)”

, Ireland

“Everything was over used worn out location to the volcano attraction was about all that I could say what's good”

, USA

“We stayed one night in a triple room. The staff was very polite and helpful, they advised us on the hiking trails on Etna, plus they spoke good English. Breakfast was wonderful (continental breakfast). WiFi was working well, the room was was clean and quite. The location was perfect, right next to the cable car. We arrived by car and had no problems with parking. There is a restaurant onsite. They serve really delicious food, but the portions are get big. We would absolutely recommend Rifugio Sapienza.”

, Slovenia