Best Boutique Hotels in Matera
Matera is home to some of Basilicata’s most unique boutique hotels, conversions of the ancient ‘sassi’ cave dwellings built by the earliest inhabitants of Matera, who started living on this limestone outcrop around seven thousand years ago (there are a number of more mainstream luxury hotels and B&Bs amongst them too). Matera’s 13th century cathedral marks the approximate centre of the city, and the most historic boutique hotels are those around the cathedral. If you don’t fancy the sound of staying in a cave — even a boutique one — Matera also has some beautifully converted villas and townhouses, not a rock-hewn wall amongst them!
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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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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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L'Hotel in Pietra Matera 8 rooms from £100
Value chicCooking classes - Check for timings.Local markets - Good for local colour.Boutique
Recommended by - I EscapeCheck AvailabilityA monasterial boutique hotel with enormous rooms in Matera. Cavernous bedrooms and suites with vaulted ceilings, mezzanine levels, and stunning views over the town. Unusual and great value. 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
