Experience a stay in a cave whose space and furnishings have been wonderfully preserved without sacrificing luxury and comfort

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Luxury hotel Sassi of Matera - Basilicata - Ref: CIV

The hotel is located in the oldest part of the "Sassi" of Matera, enjoying an ideal location and stunning views over the Murgia National Park, the several rock churches, the Gravina and its river.
This boutique hotel is unique in its kind with 18 rooms nestled in spacious caves restored with the utmost care using materials salvaged from this century-old place, from the ground to furniture to old woven bed linen.
The result is of unmatched beauty, an unforgettable experience for the traveler. The importance of maintaining the local tradition and preserve the original architecture is essential for Matera is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Room decoration is a subtle blend of traditional design and contemporary "minimalist" elements. 18 rooms ranging from 30m² to 150m² dispersed in the Sasso Caveoso all equipped with excellent bedding and many comforts such as private bathroom (shower or bath), air conditioning, hairdryer, fruit basket, mineral water.
It is in an intimate and exclusive place that you will discover a troglodytic dwelling refurbished to very high standards of quality while enhancing the lives of men spent to dig into these depths. Enjoy the exceptional breakfast elegantly served as a buffet in the rock church dating back to thirteenth century. You will be able to taste several local delicacies like the focaccia, ricotta and pecorino cheese, sweet and salted homemade tarts, typical Matera bread and cold cuts.
A place to discover that offers an original alternative to high-quality traditional hotel stay.

Key facts

Unique concept • Comfort • Absolute peace • Panoramic view • Ranked Historic site • Ideal location 5 minutes walking from the historic centre of Matera •
CATEGORY:
Albergo diffuso
ACCESS:
Bari - 72km
Bari - 74km
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SPOKEN LANGUAGES:
Italian English French Spanish
INCLUDED SERVICES:
air conditioning - heating Wi-Fi credit cards accepted historic centre animals welcome
EXTRA SERVICES:
car park bicycles massage bar
ACTIVITIES:
  • Hiking
  • Candle-lit dinner in the cave church
  • Guided tours
  • Italian style aperitif
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LOCATION

VISITS

Sassi of Matera and the rock churche • 19km Montescaglioso • 20km Altamura • 21km Miglionico and the Castello del Malconsiglio • 47km archaeological site of Metaponto • 50km Irsina • 66km Bari • 68km Policoro • 72 km Taranto • 75km Oasi del Bosco Pantano • 119km Melfi •

FARES 2023 AND BOOKING

OPEN FROM 01/01/2023 TO 31/12/2023

Double classic

30m² to 35m²

170€ to 390€/per night

breakfast included

Double superior

50m² to 60m²

265€ to 630€/per night

breakfast included

Suite

90m² to 100m²

360€ to 840€/per night

breakfast included

Suite Executive

100m² to 150m²

450€ to 1100€/per night

breakfast included

General information

Private dinner in a cave on request

Variable rates according to occupancy calculated on a 2 person basis unless otherwise stated

Highest rates are intended for peak season periods

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Contact To ask for a tailormade itinerary, use our booking form or contact us by phone +33 3.66.72.26.31 Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 18:30
Proposal According to your budget and wishes, we will create a tailor-made itinerary for you along with a proposal of selected hotels. We advise you to check first your flight plans.
Choice Choose your stopovers, accommodation, experiences and activities. Let us organize best your final itinerary according to the availabilities of each hotel.
Confirmation Confirm us via mail your room choices for each stopover and the final itinerary. Book and pay a deposit to receive your travel documents, your itinerary map, the gastronomic guide of your destination along with our selection of best tables, visits and gastronomic suggestions.

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