Located in a former royal residence, the Hotel Villa Dorata has elegant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Mount Etna's slopes are just outside.
Pei-Yun
France
The location of the hotel is ideal, just a short drive from the Rifugio Giovanni Sapienza, where you can find the cable car and the starting point of many of the Etna tours. We were also given advice about some very nice hiking routes that we could take on our own. The surroundings are quiet, and there is a restaurant on site that serves a good breakfast.
Hotel Alle Pendici offers free Wi-Fi and a Mediterranean garden, in Nicolosi, at the foot of Mount Etna. A breakfast of homemade Sicilian cakes and pastries is served daily.
Ivan
Netherlands
Great location near Etna. The most wonderful and friendly staff you can encounter.
The only hotel at an altitude of 2000 metres in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Etna Regional Park, Hotel Corsaro is 300 metres from the cable way and meeting point for excursions to the crater.
Karen
United Kingdom
Ideal base if looking to go up Etna. Staying so close means that you can get an early start and miss the hoards of people travelling from further afield.Comfortable room with lovely bathroom. Weather conditions cold and miserable when we arrived so it was lovely to have a warm room waiting for us!
Set in Nicolosi, 17 km from Catania Piazza Duomo, Criu Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Tamara
United States
Architecturally and design-wise absolutely perfect, down to the smallest detail. Parking on site, super helpful staff, high chair for babies, great pizzeria in the same building as the hotel, super comfy beds and baby crib, great pressure in showers, excellent breakfast (eggs to order, fresh juices, freshly cut ham and cheese etc - if you don't speak Italian just ask for all of these - ex. fresh yogurt is in fridge, not on the buffet; you need to ask for cooked eggs/omelette yourself). The town is cute, a couple of great patisseries (Russo was one of our favorites in all our travels to Italy), location close to Etna while not too far away from the beach,
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.
kamil
Poland
We enjoyed the breakfest, there were many options including not only delicious sweet Italian pastries, but also scrumbled and boiled eggs, toasts, fresh orange juice and suprisingly many more.
The location cannot be better, it is a minute from the cable car station so we saw Etna in the morning without crowd of people (they all were there waiting for thier turn while we were going down).
The carpark is there, which is helpful.
Located 1 km from Nicolosi town centre, the Michelangelo offers an outdoor pool, sun terrace, and restaurant. All modern rooms come with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
Gordon
United Kingdom
Food fantastic. Hotel rooms a bit run down. Balcony v dirty. Pool ok, but not v clean.
Set in Nicolosi, at the foot of Mount Etna, B&B Blanc Maison Etna Relais & Charme offers accommodation with free WiFi and an outdoor swimming pool.
Virginia
United Kingdom
We enjoyed our stay. It was clean, bright and airy with beautiful decor. Our room was very comfortable with access to the garden. Breakfast was great and the staff were cheerful and helpful, especially with helping with places to visit, Etna and Taormina, and recommendations for restaurants which were delicious.
Offering mountain views, Dove nasce il Sole B&B is an accommodation set in Nicolosi, 17 km from Catania Piazza Duomo and 15 km from Stadio Angelo Massimino.
Set in the foothills of Mount Etna, this family-run B&B offers bright rooms with an LCD TV, free Wi-Fi and private bathroom.
Magdalena
Netherlands
All perfect - a comfortable and spacious room in good location (convenient for Etna parkrun), a varied breakfast (incl. fresh fruit and juice), and really nice owners with helpful advice. Would definitely stay again.
Set on the slopes of Mount Etna, this B&B in Nicolosi offers an ideal location for outdoor activities throughout the year. It provides spacious rooms, a homemade breakfast, and free parking.
Fly to Catania Airport, 18km from Nicolosi. From there, take a taxi or bus. Domestic travellers can also drive (220km from Palermo, 85km from Messina). No direct water transport available.
The most convenient airport for Nicolosi, Italy is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, due to its proximity and frequent flights. It's approximately 30 kilometres away, making it a short journey for both domestic and international travellers.
Nicolosi, Italy, is a small town best navigated on foot or by bicycle. There's no public transport within the town, but taxis are available. For longer distances, the AST bus company provides services to nearby cities. Always check the latest schedules. Car hire is also an option, with several rental companies operating in the area.
The heart of Nicolosi, Italy, offers the best stay for visitors. It's popular for its proximity to Mount Etna, local shops, and authentic Italian restaurants. The area is easily accessible and provides a true Sicilian experience.
What guests said about Nicolosi:
10
Scored 10
This town has so much charm and everyone here is so lovely.
This town has so much charm and everyone here is so lovely. We enjoyed going on a long walk around the neighborhood, and at night the whole town comes alive in the Piazza. These folks know how to have fun!
Eilish
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Anyone staying in Nicolosi for a holiday needs their own...
Anyone staying in Nicolosi for a holiday needs their own transport. Sicily is not like Malta and doesn't have a good public bus service, sadly.
Also you need to be a very confident driver if you are considering hiring a car there. It's every man/woman for himself.
The only other way to get around is by booking tours, which do seem to be plentiful.
Plenty of good places in Nicolosi to eat and well stocked supermarkets.
My only criticism really is the amount or rubbish left on the road sides, which seems such a shame for such a beautiful civilised place and is something that local councils really need to address.
Crowcircle
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Very scenic and a quaint village.
Very scenic and a quaint village. You will need own transportation to be more free to go where you want. They have rosticcierie for lunch and food is lovely.
For pizza, particularly if you have intolerances, order from Punto ICS - excellent and does delivery.
We also ate at La Baita di Rosemary, prices are affordable and they have a varied menu but isn't ideal for food intolerances, though they do oblige for food for children.
Kirsten
10
Scored 10
Nicolosi is a vibrant town with lots of delicious...
Nicolosi is a vibrant town with lots of delicious restaurants. It is very easy to get to Etna from here, and good travel link to other tourist attractions such as Taormina, Catania, Aci Reale. Comparing to Catania, Nicolosi is much quieter, cleaner and we feel very safe in this town.
Yue Samantha
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Great location for visiting Etna and the region.
Great location for visiting Etna and the region. Unfortunately, constant dogs barking meant that we couldn't use place to relax in-between excursions. Host has 7 dogs and most neighbours do too, we took are dog, but he is trained. Host was nice, English not so good but neither is my Italian so not really an issue. Patio of place was full of ash on our arrival, which could have been swept up in 2 mins and avoided being walked inside. I don't know if it is mentioned in the description the amount of dogs the owner has, but if somebody has a fear of dogs or small children who are a bit dog wary, this is not the place for you. You do not come into contact with them but you are well aware of their presence.
Simon
Malta
4.0
Scored 4.0
Tourist town. I regret we had stayed there.
Tourist town. I regret we had stayed there. Was hard to find an honest and authentic place to eat. Lost of repelling restaurants.
Luckily we were recomended by our host to eat at Scorzonera and it was worth it.
They were really really nice. Very friendly and accommodating. For example, they make coffee for you when they can and Saturday morning, I just asked if they had oat milk or the like (totally okay if there was none but I just thought to ask as well). They ran out and were very sorry. They promised that they would have some the next day and there was. They didn't need to but they did. Super appreciate it and very grateful. If I were to stay in Nicolosi again, I would book here. 😊
The property’s location couldn’t be better. Just a few minutes walk from the main square and the typical Sicilian restaurants in the neighborhood. It’s very welcoming and cosy! Agata, the host was very kind and approachable and readily available to answer any queries we had! Will definitely be the place to stay at, when in Nicolosi!
The hotel design is clean and chic, the rooms are big and comfortable, breakfast is wonderful, and the staff is superb.
The town center is nearby with a few good places to dine.
We stayed here for 4 nights and we traveled most the east coast (from Taormina at the north to Noto at the south) and it was very convenient.
Property has a nice front garden to relax in. Very good bathroom facilities. Clean towels. Comfortable mattress. Nice balcony overlooking the garden. Very good location to visit mount Etna, Etnaland, Parco avventura, etc. with supermarkets and restaurants close by and close to Nicolosi centre by car.
Nicolosi is ideally located as a jumping off point for a trip to Etna, and the village itself features a fair amount of restaurants etcetera. La Grotta offers great value, impeccably clean rooms and a great expansive breakfast. The staff was very friendly and accomodating!
Exceptionally new, modern, clean apartment. Very nicely decorated and equipped with full modern kitchen, washer. Good dining and great coffee bar around the corner - papaveri e papere. Conveniently located 20 min drive up the mountain to Etna base lifts, etc.
The hotel is cosy, the rooms are beautiful and very clean. The location is ideal for Etna Park, hiking, visiting Catania, shopping, and eating out. Most importantly, the staff is fantastic, extremely helpful and very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Was there for one night, it's in a perfect location to get to the Etna early. Nice rooms, well equipped shared kitchen, really quiet town. Had a good night's sleep, didn't need an AC even in mid July. Giovanni was really friendly and welcoming.
Host Giovanni was very welcoming, he prepared a very abundant breakfast for us. Rooms where very spacious and practical. Location is very close to many attractions we wanted to visit (Minutes away from etna). We also liked Nicolosi as a place.
The chalet was perfect. Well situated in the Etna park and not far from Catania center, the house is very clean and well equipped. We had a great time in this chalet and we definitely recommend it if you plan to travel to Sicily.
I did not actually stay at this property as they were having structural problems so the put me at another prperty MAISON MARRIANA B&B so this review is about them. The property was wonderful clean cheerful and close to Etna
It is within walking distance to Nicolosi city centre- the host Massimo is just wonderful- makes you feel like home. The apartment is large with a kitchenette- launderette room and we had also a small yard
Delicious breakfasts, great owner. Very good location for trips to Mount Etna and Taormina. Great views.
Near the hotel is the Antichi proverbi restaurant. The best food in Sicily.
Unbelievable hotel at the edge of Mount Etna. Luxurious room, one of the most comfortable bed ever, very professional and pleasant staff.
Highly highly recommend your stay there.
The hotel's location is unique. It's a must if you're in Sicily. Room facilities are good and the rooms are clean. Restaurant is fantastic and staff are really nice.
A nice house short walking distance to Nicolosi centre. Very kind hosts. Very good breakfast. Could park our motorcycles inside the property gates. Recommended.
This is a great hotel if you are visiting Etna or Taormina. Everything was good especially breakfast. We ate at the restaurant next door which was fab.
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