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Rifugio Sapienza

On the slopes and steps away from Etna Cable Car

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Quadruple Room
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Located near Silvestri Craters, Rifugio Sapienza welcomes visitors with a free breakfast buffet and an onsite café. The sunny terrace provides a perfect spot to relax after a day on the Etna Cable Car slopes, while the library offers a quiet retreat for reading.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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.
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Map
Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, CT, 95030

What's nearby

  • Etna Cable Car - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silvestri Craters - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mount Etna - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Etna Park Visitor Center - 26 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Etnaland - 36 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 luggage storage
  • A lift, meeting rooms and concierge services
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

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 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

  • Cot (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.
  • 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

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