Rifugio Sapienza

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Featuring a traditional restaurant, Rifugio Sapienza is just 33 feet from the cable car linking to the top of Mount Etna. This property offers a bar, free ski storage, and a shared lounge room. With free Wi-Fi, rooms include a flat-screen TV. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Rifugio Sapienza is 2.5 mi from EtnAvventura adventure park. Nicolosi center is a 25-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking

  • Ski-to-door

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See what guests loved the most:

Iira
United States United States
“Great place to explore the Etna area! Rooms are a little outdated but clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfest was good! The restaurant is great!”
Vesna
Serbia Serbia
“The hotel room is very modest, but the location is perfect for exploring Etna. There is parking, breakfast is ok.”
Suvai
United States United States
“Right at the base of Mt. Etna. Solid breakfast with bread, cheese, meat, pastries, and fresh orange juice. Clean spacious room.”
Nawfal
Morocco Morocco
“Fantastic stay we had at this Refuge. 10-20m away from Funivia dell’Etna and close to every amenity! Staff were nice and professional. We arrived a bit early and we were kindly asked to wait in the hotel bar for our room to be ready. It was worth...”
Melissa
United States United States
“Staff was incredible working with one of us who arrived ill. Were able to accomadate extra room when we needed and help us with seeing the local doctor. So friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The views were amazing and very quiet...”
Peter
United States United States
“At night the heat could have been turned on. Besides that, we tally enjoyed our stay.”
Tina
Slovenia Slovenia
“Perfect loction, the best breakfast on Sicily, perfect staff. I highly recommend!!!”
Janice
United States United States
“Ideal location on Mt. Etna. Very nice staff. Food at the restaurant and cafeteria were great!”
Glb
United States United States
“Stayed here before. Really don't have much of a choice. Only one other B&B in the village. Stayed there before, wasn't happy with it. Rooms are basic but comfortable. Good choices for breakfast. Very friendly staff. Great dining room & selections....”
Christina
United States United States
“The staff was super friendly and accommodating -- I could leave my larger backpack with them in the reception while I went on an all-day tour up Mt. Aetna. Location was perfect for an early morning start up Mt. Aetna.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Ristorante #1
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free

Amenities of Rifugio Sapienza

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

Rifugio Sapienza takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rifugio Sapienza of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 19087031B802184, IT087031B8MX57GFQR

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