Rifugio Sapienza

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

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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Guests who stayed here loved

David
United States United States
“Modest, but clean and comfortable 6000 ft. On Mt. Etna. Next to the funicular to 8500 ft. Good facilities, restaurant, snack bar, everything you need to explore Mt. Etna”
Sandra
United States United States
“The hard working, knowledgeable staff run a well organized great facility. The rooms are comfortable and everything you need is there: bar, restaurant, guided tours. Breakfast is great. Their own large parking lot You feel like you’re staying...”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We really enjoyed our stay in spectacular surroundings. The rooms in the refuge are basic and a bit dated, but the welcome was warm and we were very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant, and had the best pizzas of our trip.”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were made to feel very welcome and the location was excellent.”
Giuseppe
United States United States
“The personnel was kind, helpful and fun. They were really enjoying working there and it transpired in the interaction with the customer.”
John
United States United States
“The location is perfect and the facilities are clean.”
Valerio
France France
“Great location!! Guided tours start in front of the Rifugio Sapienza; alpine guides are very knowledgeable and make the tour very interesting. I recommend to book the tours of the volcano with the alpine guides; the reservation has to be made et...”
Gerard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A place for a night's stay on Mount Etna, good food at a reasonable price & friendly staff, all in all a good hotel”
Leah
United States United States
“location was so convenient -- a 5 minute walk to where our tour began. No better location on Etna.”
Robert
Canada Canada
“Massimo, the gentleman running the coffee bar was amazing. What a great human that man is.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

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