Title: Rifugio Sapienza Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rifugio Sapienza On the slopes and steps away from Etna Cable Car ![Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/eb62587e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/c372c018.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/09422eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/001eabb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/3b8c325d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Silvestri Craters, Rifugio Sapienza welcomes visitors with a free breakfast buffet and an onsite café. The sunny terrace provides a perfect spot to relax after a day on the Etna Cable Car slopes, while the library offers a quiet retreat for reading. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast included - Room service - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 13 - Oct 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 14 - Oct 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11589778&PinnedHotelID=11589778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Classic Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, bidet, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/d4aabe81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Single Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Down duvet Private bathroom Bidet Minibar Satellite channels Desk - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Double Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/cd2d81b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Down duvet Private bathroom Bidet Minibar Satellite channels Desk - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room (2 Single Beds) | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/aaba61dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room (2 Single Beds) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Down duvet Private bathroom Bidet Minibar Satellite channels Desk - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ![Triple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/6758401e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Down duvet Private bathroom Bidet Minibar Satellite channels Desk - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/75ac5bf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Down duvet Private bathroom Bidet Minibar Satellite channels Desk - Sea view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds ![Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11589800/11589778/4408ce5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Down duvet Private bathroom Bidet Minibar Satellite channels Desk - Mountain view - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNicolosi-Hotels-Rifugio-Sapienza.h11589778.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNicolosi-Hotels-Rifugio-Sapienza.h11589778.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.70018%2C14.99858&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pbzHCYdAVxGPq2aJfZdIIF4Krq4=) Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, CT, 95030 #### What's nearby - Etna Cable Car - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Silvestri Craters - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Mount Etna - 18 min drive - 8.6 miles - Etna Park Visitor Center - 26 min drive - 12.5 miles - Etnaland - 36 min drive - 18.5 miles #### Getting around - Catania Ognina Station - 38 min drive - Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Cantoniera - ‬6 min walk - ‪Terrazza dell'Etna - ‬2 min walk - ‪Monte Gebel - ‬1 min walk - ‪Antica Dolceria Dell'Etna - ‬25 min drive - ‪Bar Crateri Silvestri - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Rifugio Sapienza Inn near Etna Cable Car Located close to Silvestri Craters, Rifugio Sapienza provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and shopping on-site. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this inn featuring ski-in/ski-out access. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and meeting rooms - Concierge services, luggage storage and a lift Room features All guest rooms at Rifugio Sapienza feature comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. More amenities include: - Down duvets and cots/infant beds (surcharge) - Bathrooms with showers and bidets - Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1694100/1694100/0b89e017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Milomax Milo - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 33 reviews £48 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=1694100&PinnedHotelID=1694100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11590000/11590000/11589918/7f316abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Alle Pendici Nicolosi - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=11589918&PinnedHotelID=11589918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2530000/2527000/2526953/31fecd7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sotto il Vulcano Nicolosi - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=2526953&PinnedHotelID=2526953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27280000/27272000/27271965/c2562c35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fiori di Lava Nicolosi - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=27271965&PinnedHotelID=27271965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560800/13560742/ba5b326d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### B&B La Rena Rossa Nicolosi - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=13560742&PinnedHotelID=13560742&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2540000/2537900/2537820/af731a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Aresco Mascalucia - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=2537820&PinnedHotelID=2537820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1420000/1411100/1411017/f0f33751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel La Fenice Belpasso - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 7.6 Good 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=1411017&PinnedHotelID=1411017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM on request - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Library - Shopping - Ski-in/ski-out access ### Family friendly - Cot (surcharge) - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - In the mountains - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Cot (surcharge) - Down comforter - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bidet - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Minibar - Room service ### More - Desk - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.00 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5) - Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Rifugio Sapienza Inn Nicolosi Rifugio Sapienza Inn Rifugio Sapienza Nicolosi Rifugio Sapienza Rifugio Sapienza Nicolosi, Italy - Sicily Rifugio Sapienza Inn Rifugio Sapienza Nicolosi Rifugio Sapienza Inn Nicolosi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rifugio Sapienza pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Rifugio Sapienza? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rifugio Sapienza? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Rifugio Sapienza? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does Rifugio Sapienza provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM-11:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Rifugio Sapienza located? > Situated in Nicolosi, this ski inn is within a 10-minute walk of Etna Cable Car and Silvestri Craters. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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