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Rifugio Sapienza
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Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, Italy, 95030
Great
8.6
/10
4.4
4.3
/5
“The hotel's location is perfect for waking up next to Mount Etna and starting our adventure without the crowds.”view full review

Rifugio Sapienza, a 3-star hotel rated 8.5/10 on Booking.com, offers ski-in/ski-out access and is situated just 32.8 ft from the cable car to Mount Etna. Guests enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, a bar/lounge, and a restaurant.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Rifugio Sapienza feature private bathrooms with hairdryers and free toiletries. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, minibar, and heating, with some rooms offering mountain views.

Dining & Leisure

Dining options include a restaurant serving a buffet breakfast daily. The hotel also has a bar/lounge and a terrace with mountain views for relaxation.

Services & Activities

Services at Rifugio Sapienza feature a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and room service. Guests can also rent bicycles and explore nearby activities like hiking and skiing.

Transportation & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is well-connected, with the Funivia dell'Etna cable car just a 2-minute walk away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is located 25 miles from the property, and a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

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Rifugio Sapienza Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Quadruple Room Terrace
Quadruple Room Terrace
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
room details
Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
room details
Double Room Terrace
Double Room Terrace
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
room details
Family Room Terrace
Family Room Terrace
2 persons
485 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Rifugio Sapienza Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Delicious Dinner!
“The dinner we had at the hotel's restaurant was amazing, with a great selection and the service truly stood out.” view full review
Accessible Parking
“Parking directly outside the hotel made it incredibly convenient to unload our bags and start our adventure.” view full review
Inclusive Amenities
“The facilities offered various accessible options that enhanced the comfort of our stay.” view full review
Comfy & Clean!
“Our room was spotless, with a super comfy bed and high-quality pillows that ensured a restful night.” view full review
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski to door
  • Ski storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Ski school
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Housekeeping
  • Ski equipment hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Rifugio Sapienza Hotel Location

Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, Italy, 95030
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Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, Italy, 95030
City landmarks
Landmark
Sciovia Piano dell'Omino
5100 ft
Landmark
Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna
2300 ft
Landmark
La Montagnola
1.3 mi
Park
Parco dell'Etna
2.2 mi
Landmark
Chiesetta Madonna della neve bianca regina
1.3 mi
Landmark
Osservatorio Astrofisico di Catania
1.4 mi
Landmark
Neviera di Casa del Vescovo
1.5 mi
Store
Parco Avventura EtnAvventura Serra La Nave
1.5 mi
Landmark
Etna
1.6 mi
Landmark
Monte Vetore
1.6 mi
Landmark
Lapide F. Malerba
1.6 mi
Landmark
Bocca Effusiva 1886
1.8 mi
Landmark
Casa dello Sciatore
1.8 mi
Landmark
Hornitos
1.8 mi
Landmark
Pino Folgorato
1.8 mi
Cave
Grotta dei Tre Livelli
1.9 mi
Landmark
San Giovanni Gualberto
2.0 mi
Landmark
Altarino
2.3 mi
Landmark
Monte Zoccolaro
2.3 mi
Landmark
Crateri barbagallo
2.4 mi
Landmark
Philosopher's Tower
2.5 mi
Landmark
Monte Salto Del Cane
2.5 mi
Landmark
Belvedere
2.5 mi
Landmark
Valle del Bove
2.5 mi
Nearby
Mount Etna Base
100 ft
Monti Silvestri Lift
400 ft
Seggiovia Biposto Monti Silvestri
600 ft
Gruppo Guide Alpine Etna Sud
600 ft
Altare Madonna della neve
600 ft
Meridiano dell'Etna
700 ft
Restaurants
Esagonal
300 ft
Piazzale Funivia Snc Nicolosi Nord - Etna Sud
Getting around
City Centre
Nicolosi13 min  ·  5.0 mi
Airports
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)60 min  ·  24.5 mi
Comiso Airport (CIY)182 min  ·  75.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:00
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Rifugio Sapienza provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Number of rooms:
20

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Rifugio Sapienza Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 838 verified reviews
8.5/10
Great
92%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.9/10
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.0/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 2081 reviews
8.6/10
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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