Rifugio Sapienza

Ski-in/ski-out inn with a restaurant
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Rifugio Sapienza

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Quadruple Room
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Skiing
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Free daily buffet breakfast

Overview of Rifugio Sapienza

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, Catania, 95030
  • Popular LocationEtna Cable Car1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSilvestri Craters8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMount Etna24 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)63 min drive
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Room options

Classic Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Nicolosi

Located in Nicolosi, Rifugio Sapienza is in the mountains. Etna Cable Car and Silvestri Craters are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.

What's nearby

  • Etna Cable Car - 1 min walk
  • Monti Silvestri Lift - 2 min walk
  • Silvestri Craters - 8 min walk
  • Mount Etna - 24 min drive
  • Piano Provenzana - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Catania Ognina Station - 38 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Funivia dell'Etna - 2 min drive
  • La Terrazza dell'Etna - 1 min walk
  • Ristorante Parco dei Principi - 26 min drive
  • La Boscaiola - 20 min drive
  • Santa Rita Garden - 24 min drive

About this property

Rifugio Sapienza

Inn near Etna Cable Car
Located close to Silvestri Craters, Rifugio Sapienza provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and shopping on-site. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this inn featuring ski-in/ski-out access. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, a lift and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Rifugio Sapienza feature comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Down duvets and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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–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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.00 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

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 Rifugio Sapienza pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rifugio Sapienza?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rifugio Sapienza?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rifugio Sapienza?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Rifugio Sapienza provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM-11:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rifugio Sapienza located?

Situated in Nicolosi, this ski inn is within a 10-minute walk of Etna Cable Car and Silvestri Craters.

Rifugio Sapienza Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyeongmo

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wybo

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Antonino

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Robi

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel with amazing views and very professional and friendly staff. Good restaurant specialising in pizza. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020