Rifugio Sapienza
Rifugio Sapienza
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, mini-bar and safe. 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 9.5 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- LLeah
United States“location was so convenient -- a 5 minute walk to where our tour began. No better location on Etna.” - Robert
Canada“Massimo, the gentleman running the coffee bar was amazing. What a great human that man is.” 
Tw United States“Great location for exploring Mt Etna. Nice room and good value.”- Lishak
Slovakia“Located at 1,910 meters above sea level, this mountain lodge can be more than just a pit stop. There are different types of rooms where one can stay and we choose the one with a private bathroom and a terrace. It was very comfortable, cozy and...” 
Courtney Canada“Location is perfect for exploring and hiking Mount Etna. The restaurant and bar were great and convenient. Staff were pleasant and friendly.”
Ignacy United States“This the only hotel by the lift. Not luxurious but fully functional. Many places to sit down -inside and outside. Excellent restaurant on the first floor. Very good service everywhere. Walking access to many craters and the lift.”
William
United Kingdom“Perfect place to stay to hike up Mount Etna. We hiked up Etna from the hotel and met a guide at 2800m to explore above this. And walked back down under the cable car which was a lot of fun.”- Nicholas United States“Staff were great and patient with an American who is trying to learn Italian lol. You get free meals, three times a day. I don’t think you can find that anywhere and it’s good quality and portions. Great location to Etna but a little remote to...”
Yuka United Kingdom“Location is amazing! The room is very clean and the hotel staffs are very nice :)”- Duy-thao United States“Location is right there at the bottom of mount Etna where you take the cable car. Restaurant is also nice. A good place to stay if you look to do Etna adventure”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Ristorante #1
- CuisineItalian
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
Amenities of Rifugio SapienzaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Ski
- Ski-in, ski-out access
- Ski rental on site
- Ski schoolAdditional charge
- Ski storage
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Skiing
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Italian
House rulesRifugio Sapienza takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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.
The fine printMust-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
