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About this property
Featuring a traditional restaurant, Rifugio Sapienza is just 10 metres 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 4 km from EtnAvventura adventure park. Nicolosi centre is a 25-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alistair
United Kingdom“Wanted easy access to Mt. Etna. The Refugio is only 50m from the main cablecar up the mountain and the ticket office for the best guided tours of the mountain” - Arist
Malta“This place is kept tip top; whilst modernization covered the premises lately, it still feels very warm and very traditional. It is not a luxury resort so forget certain pampering but if you're looking for a very sweet and warm getaway whilst still...” - Jeroen
Netherlands“Great location close to the cable car. The hotel room is sober, but suits the outdoor experience very much. The restaurant is great after a day in the outdoors.” 
Mangiurea United Kingdom“Our one-night stay was perfect, especially as it suited the tour we had planned the next morning. The staff were very friendly, the room was clean, and the bed comfortable. Breakfast was included and more than sufficient, and parking was also...”- Przemysław
Poland“We arrived evening to get some sleep and wake up rested for morning Etna excursion trip 10/10” - Ilenia United Kingdom“Top location, few steps from Etna cable car. The Rifugio has everything you need while visiting Etna. We only stayed 1 night but had a fantastic night sleep and were ready for a long excursion on the Etna the following day. We were also pleased...”
- Evelyn United Kingdom“Such friendly and welcoming staff made the stay truly memorable, on top of the beautiful view of Etna!”
- Joseph United Kingdom“Prime location on Etna. Rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed. Very affordable and friendly staff all round. Free parking on site and very close to tourist shops and excursion information”
- Jazmin
Germany“Amazing location, breakfast and even help with booking a guided Etna tour.” - Natasha
Australia“Great place to stay, good pizza- huge portions- best petal chips ever! Clean, comfy beds, helpful staff, good breakfast incl. and water for the walk up Etna. Let us have a later checkout.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante #1
- CuisineItalian
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 19087031B802184, IT087031B8MX57GFQR
