Rifugio Sapienza

Perched at 1,920 m on Mount Etna in Nicolosi, right by the Rifugio Sapienza cableway and about 10 km from Catania city centre. Close to Bellini Gardens, the Metropolitan Theater and Piazza Stesicoro. A pet-friendly, family-friendly alpine lodge for volcano hikes and ski runs.

Alpine-style refuge with 22 rooms spread over two floors, simple décor and mountain character. Rooms include hairdryer, toiletries, minibar and safe, plus free Wi‑Fi; heating is centrally controlled. Accessible by elevator and designed for easy arrivals at high altitude.

On-site restaurant and bar, parking, massage room and wellness services, even a resident doctor and aquapark for families. Ski-to-door access, ski school and rental, plus a bowling club, playroom and tour desk for excursions to Etna. Seasonal pizzeria nights, pet-friendly policies and transfer service make stays easy — wake up to volcano and mountain air.

Free wireless internet throughout and space used for banqueting and meetings in the restaurant. Parking and transfer services simplify group arrivals.

Breakfast is a rich buffet with homemade pastries and hot croissants. The smart restaurant serves classic Sicilian dishes daily, plus a seasonal pizzeria offering slow-rising dough pizza at altitude, and a bar for evenings after the slopes or summit hikes.