Sotto Il Vulcano in Nicolosi provides accommodations with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Featuring a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. Some units also have a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast features outdoor play equipment. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space, are also available on-site. Piazza del Duomo, Catania is 10 miles from Sotto Il Vulcano, while Stadio Angelo Massimino is 9.1 miles away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 14 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Nicolosi, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night"s sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Nicolosi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matt
    the United States the United States
    location, both owners were very welcoming and provide helpful information and delicious breakfast and coffees
  • Marg
    Canada Canada
    Location near Mt Etna good; room was nice; breakfast and hospitality excellent
  • Pierre-jean
    France France
    Owners are really nice and helpful.Room was confortable and clean.Birds singing in the garden (blackbird,blackcap…) Nicolosi center is reachable after a 10 minutes walk.. Good breakfast .You can easily book the Etna summit tour via Antonella.
  • Ivanah
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    They were really really nice. Very friendly and accommodating. For example, they make coffee for you when they can and Saturday morning, I just asked if they had oat milk or the like (totally okay if there was none but I just thought to ask as...
  • Stephanie
    the United States the United States
    Usually your accomodations aren't the highlight of your trip... But staying here truly was one of the best parts of our time in Sicily! We felt like we were at home. We were welcomed with tea and our hosts set up a tour of Mt Etna and a local...
  • Carsten
    Denmark Denmark
    Nicolosi is covered in black lava stone. Very figurative and very fertile. To the local people, living next to an active vulcano (known as female to the locals) is not always peaceful. However, when entering the Sotto II Guesthouse, all this is...
  • Ludwig
    Germany Germany
    Great Breakfast Antonella organized the Etna Tour for us Great tips by the hosts
  • Justin
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely family atmosphere, nice rooms, great breakfast, couldn’t have done more for us. Nicolosi nice place to stay when visiting Etna rather than just going in and out in a day. Great value
  • Eleanor
    Malta Malta
    The location is optimal 10 min walk to nicolosi center in the evening boosting with life and delicious food .the gardens around the property made our stay very peacefull and relaxing .the room always clean and we didnt suffer any heat altough a...
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    Owner was fantastic. Willing to help with everything (including booking trips up Mt Etna). Great breakfast with more than others. Room was spacious & comfortable. It would be nice to have a kettle in the room but there was a coffee machine etc...

Area info

Amenities of Sotto Il Vulcano
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski rental on site
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Skiing
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Solarium

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Sotto Il Vulcano takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCartaSiCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please inform Sotto Il Vulcano 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

License number: 19087024B401621, IT087024B44GCPY4B4

FAQs about Sotto Il Vulcano

  • Check-in at Sotto Il Vulcano is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Sotto Il Vulcano offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Solarium
    • Themed dinners
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Cooking class
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours

  • The prices at Sotto Il Vulcano may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel"s policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Sotto Il Vulcano include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family

  • Sotto Il Vulcano is 2,800 feet from the center of Nicolosi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.