Matera Hotels

• Maria81
• Reviews: 376

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Sextantio Grotte della Civita': Back to the Caves

Service: excellent, all needs catered for, and much more flexible than some larger hotels. For example, we have arrived at 1pm and official check-in time is 3pm. But early check-in for our suite was no problem! And neither was checking out a couple of hours later when we were leaving

Food: local specialities, fresh fruit, cakes, and the amazing bread of Matera for breakfast - and all local. Jam was one of the best we have tried. Alcoholic drinks were also available (not that we went for those at 9am :) )

A piece of advice:

If you arrive early enough, ask the front desk to show you around several rooms if they are ready but not yet occupied - each is unique!

A note:

While the hotel is amazing, it would not be an ideal choice for anyone with mobility problems as there are lots of stone staircases and uneven floors.

Unique Quality: Decor: this was simply amazing, with each room and suite being a restored cavern. Stone, organic fabrics and wood have been combined for a minimalist decor, together with the amazing white bathtub by the window. Picture is from hotel's official website, but that was actually our suite

Atmosphere: the proprietors wanted to make the hotel as authentic as possible, so no broadband, no TV in your room, and... limited number of lamps. This meant that, by the end of our 3-day stay, we were much more skilled with the candles and matches than ever before. While this might not be the most convenient (no switch at your bedside to turn those lights off!) but it's part of what makes the hotel unique. The hotel also feels like a small village, given that it's a collection of buildings rather than a single inn

Location: 10 minutes walk to both Sassi Barisano and Sassi Caveoso, and only a stone staircase away from being in the back yard of the Cathedral

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Luxury Travel, Photography, Architecture
• Written June 2, 2011

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• iconechinoise
• Reviews: 14

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hotel san angelo: sleep in a troglodyte cave

We spend one incredible romantic night in this TRUE 4 stars hotel in Matera. All rooms are built in troglodyte caves. They are all elegants and so pretty. It's a good place to bring your lover for a romantic night. The staff is really nice and helpful. I would stay there again without hesitation and recommend it to all lovers visiting matera.

Unique Quality: The atmosphere and interior design with luxury prestation makes it a unique place in matera.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Luxury Travel, Historical Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written June 15, 2007

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• xaver
• Reviews: 1011

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B&B Capriotti: A house in the stone

This is not the typical bed and breakfast, infact you practically have your own small house with an indipendent entry, a kitchen a bedroom and a bathroom.Not the typican B&B also because they just put in your house milk, coffe, marmelade, croissants, chocolate butter and some other food to have breakfast, you you have no breakfast time, it's totally on your own.The location is perfect as it is in the centra Duomo square just next to the entrance of Sasso Barisano and the view outside your door is really breathtaking.I really had a great time in this place.Price is 70 euro for 2 people or 50 if you are alone.

Unique Quality: You really sleep in the sassi.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Piazza del Duomo Matera
• Phone: 0835 333997/cell.328 1862211
• Website: http://www.capriotti-bed-breakfast.it
• Related to: Food and Dining, Wine Tasting, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written May 23, 2007

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