Rifugio Sapienza

Ski-in/ski-out inn with free breakfast in Nicolosi

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Piazzale Rifugio Sapienza, Nicolosi, CT, 95030
  • Place, Etna Cable Car
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silvestri Craters
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nicolosi

Near the slopes.At this inn, you'll be steps from Etna Cable Car and within a 10-minute walk of Silvestri Craters.

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
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cantoniera - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Crateri Silvestri - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Antica Dolceria Dell'Etna - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Monte Gebel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terrazza dell'Etna - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rifugio Sapienza

Ski-in/ski-out inn with free breakfast in Nicolosi
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Ski-in/ski-out access, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Rifugio Sapienza. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Nicolosi inn is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rifugio Sapienza offers 22 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Nicolosi inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.00 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using 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

How close is Rifugio Sapienza to the airport?

Rifugio Sapienza is 29.6 mi (73-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rifugio Sapienza have an airport shuttle?

Rifugio Sapienza offers an airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM, on request, for a charge of EUR 100. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Rifugio Sapienza to the beach?

This inn is 19.4 mi (66-min drive) from Riposto Beach.

Does Rifugio Sapienza offer free breakfast?

Rifugio Sapienza offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rifugio Sapienza?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Rifugio Sapienza?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rifugio Sapienza?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Rifugio Sapienza have a pool?

Rifugio Sapienza does not have a pool.

Does Rifugio Sapienza have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rifugio Sapienza have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Rifugio Sapienza to downtown Nicolosi?

Rifugio Sapienza is 5.9 mi away from Nicolosi.