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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.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandra
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
“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
“We were made to feel very welcome and the location was excellent.” - Giuseppe
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
“The location is perfect and the facilities are clean.” - Valerio
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
“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
“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.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Ristorante #1
- CuisineItalian
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
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 print
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