Best B&Bs in Matera
Matera is an incredible city, it’s been inhabited for the last seven thousand years, expanding outwards from the original ‘sassi’ cave homes the inhabitants of Matera built across the millennia. These cave homes were cut out of the limestone mountain Matera sits upon, and all around them is a picturesque web of ancient grottoes, churches and shops or cafes. Some of these sassi dwellings have been converted into boutique hotels or B&Bs, and staying in them is an incredible way to experience this totally unique city. Matera’s sassi B&Bs tend to be smaller, though many are very centrally located, so there’s plenty of fantastic places to grab your other meals nearby. And the historic part of Matera is very much easier to explore on foot. Use our guide to the best B&Bs in Matera and start planning your visit to this extraordinary place!
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Casastella Matera 4 rooms from £69
Romantic Break - The hotel organises romantic dinners inside a "sassi" cave for guests with locally-sourced cuisine.Sights nearby - Only 600 meters from the first prehistoric rock settlements in Matera.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Views - Great views from hotel
Check AvailabilityA small B&B set in a 19th century house in the historic quarter of Matera. Rooms feature exposed stone walls, antique furniture, tunnelled rooms and soft hues; an effortless blend of minimalist decor and rustic charm. Guided tours and romantic dinners are on offer and the price is very attractive. See More
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Slow Living Matera 2 rooms from £69
Local exploring - Well placed for exploring the ancient "sassi" dwellings of Matera, it is near many museums and has views of the Rock Churches.Sights nearby - Matera Cathedral is barely 0.3 miles away.Views - Great views from hotelTraditional
Check AvailabilityCharming B&B in the historic centre of Matera offering comfortable, contemporary rooms with breathtaking views of the Rock Churches. The rooms emit a warm ambience, with parquet flooring and marble-tiled bathrooms. Next to the Museum of Medieval Art and the Museo Archaeologico Nazionale Ridola. See More
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Thymus Residence Nei Sassi Matera 5 rooms from £88
Romantic Break - The suites, carved into the mountain rock, are soundproofed and one has a Turkish bath.Sights nearby - The Church of San Pietro Barisano and the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture are a 3 minute walk away.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Romantic - Good for couples.
Check AvailabilityStylish hotel in the historic centre of Matera offering five rooms, hewn from the rock, that combine rustic charm with contemporary comforts. Breakfast is served in a 13th century church and guided tours are organised for guests. Ideal for lovers of antiquity. See More
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Antica Civita Matera 2 rooms from £112
Local exploring - The B&B lies in the archaic Roman military settlement in Matera, one of the oldest quarters of the city.Sights nearby - Stroll down to the nearby Matera Cathedral and marvel at its stunning architecture.Views - Great views from hotel
Check AvailabilityWith breathtaking views of the "sassi" dwellings of Matera, a stylish luxury B&B that combines rustic charm with modern comforts. Featuring terracotta floors, vaulted ceilings, artisan chairs and marble bathrooms, it omits a warm ambience. Ideal for guests wishing to explore Europe's oldest city. See More
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La Dimora di Metello Matera 4 rooms from £115
Local exploring - The "sassi" cave dwellings, carved into the mountain rock, have been inhabited for some 6000 years.Sights nearby - Stroll down to the majestic Matera Cathedral.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Boutique
Check AvailabilityA stylish boutique hotel in the historic centre, offering en-suite rooms decorated in a minimalist fashion with marble floors, exposed stone walls and vaulted ceilings. Only 350 yards from Matera Cathedral, it is ideally placed for exploring the city and her famous "sassi" prehistoric houses. See More
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Palazzotto Residence and Winery Matera 10 rooms from £120
Foodies - The hotel boasts a large wine cellar, many vintages are from its own winery.Local exploring - Well positioned to explore the historic city of Matera by foot.Sights nearby - Only a short walk from Matera Cathedral.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.
Check AvailabilityStunning hotel in the heart of Matera, offering rooms and suites built out of the ancient cave dwellings of the "sassi". Only 5 minutes from the city centre, this is ideally placed for those hoping to explore Matera. The rooms are rustic-meets-minimalist, with antiques and exposed stone walls. See More
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Maison d'Ax Matera 9 rooms from £120
Local exploring - The hotel organises guided tours of the Certosa of Padula with the historian Michele Rizzo.Sights nearby - Tramontano Castle. a splendid example of 15th century Lucanian architecture, is only 0.3 miles away.Sailing - Take one of the hotel's cruises on a beautiful sailing ship exclusively for guests.Swimming Pool - Outdoor plunge pool
Check AvailabilityElegant hotel in the heart of Matera, offering quirky and ornate rooms with tiled bathrooms, exposed stone walls, murals and antiques. Ideally positioned in the heart of the historic city. The hotel organises guided tours of Matera with an historian and sailing trips. See More
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Basiliani Hotel Matera 10 rooms from £125
Local exploring - The historic centre of Matera is one of the oldest cities in Europe and her very houses are sights worth seeing.Great walks - Matera is a city enshrined in a time warp, the archaic "sassi" cave dwellings have been inhabited for some 6000 years.Sights nearby - The hotel overlooks the prehistoric caves of the Chiese Rupestri Archaeological Park.Views - Great views from hotel
Check AvailabilityDesigner hotel in the historic centre of Matera. Rooms blend bright minimalist styles with the ancient traditions of the "sassi" houses. Red wooden furniture is set against carved white limestone walls and all rooms boast views over the prehistoric caves of Matera. Ideal for history lovers. See More
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Antica Torre di Luso Matera 4 rooms from £137
Romantic Break - The suites come with a hot tub and a dinner of traditional Lucan cuisine can be prepared on the balcony.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.SpaBoutique
Check AvailabilityTwo room hotel/ B&B with regal elegance but modern, minimalist sensibilities atop an ancient tower in the historic centre of Madera, offering suites with breathtaking balcony views of the city. With vaulted stone ceilings, antique chairs and murals on walls, suites come with a hot tub bath. See More
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Le Origini Matera 5 rooms from £148
Spa - Book one of the chic suites boasting a whirlpool with chromotherapy features.Local exploring - Ideally positioned to explore Matera by foot.Sights nearby - At the foot of the Convent of Sant' Agostino, a former cloistered monastry.Restrictions on children - Adult only
Check AvailabilityGorgeous hotel in the historic centre of Matera, offering en-suite rooms which wed warm, rustic styles with minimalist decor. Expect tiled floors, colourful vintage furnishings and exposed stone walls. Rooms also boast delightful views of the "sassi" dwellings, and the suites come with a whirlpool. See More
