The location is superb - just on the edge of the old town and all the sights. The bed is extremely comfortable with good linen and pillows. Immaculate bathroom, good shower - couldn't fault the cleanliness throughout. Nice breakfast area with 4/5 tables - breakfast starts at 8.30am - it was a good, friendly place to swap tips and experiences with other travellers if you wished. The host offered some really good sightseeing advice and recommendations. Excellent pre-arrival communication from the hosts explaining the coded entry to the block, and recommending a convenient car park close by (10 euros per day).

The point of arrival/entry is not at all appealing. It's like the entry to a commercial block, but once you're on the first floor and entered the B&B space, the "feel" of the place is entirely different, and very comfortable.

This was an excellent value. If you will be out exploring Matera most of the day and just need a quiet, clean, air-conditioned place to sleep and have breakfast then it’s perfect. The location is ideal if you’re arriving by bus or train with luggage and plan to spend most of your time exploring the caves. The “local” streets nearby had better restaurants than those in the caves.

Breakfast started at 8:30 which is a bit late if you want to get out sightseeing before the heat kicks in.

Everything was wonderful in Donna Eleonora! They were always trying to help you, especially by giving you recommendations about spots to visit in Matera! My room was GREAT. Super comfy bed and a extremely clean bathroom. I would like to especially mention the shower: you felt as if you were given a massage! Also, lovely breakfast with high quality products! I especially loved the ricotta cheese and the focaccia but everything was very nice… I would stay here again without a doubt!

B&B Villa Eleonora is in an ideal location to visit Matera- it is very close to the old town but also conveniently located for car parks. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The owners gave us directions to explore the city and for restaurants and they were very helpful. The breakfast was very good.

The road nearby can be a bit noisy but with the air con we were able to close the windows and sleep peacefully!

Sylvia and her son were very friendly and accommodating. more than 10 star. They are proactive, responsive, and always super helpful. They gave me great recommendations regarding tours, restaurants and how to travel the city. The room is spotlessly clean and with all facilities needed. breakfast is exceptionally good. Location is right in the middle of the town, close to everywhere. I would say choosing to stay at Donna Eleonora is one of the best choices I made during trip to Matera.

I really love to stay at B&B Donna Eleonora, the location is excellent, only 10 minutes from the city center and from the area to visit the Sassi. The host was really very attentive, friendly, and kept an eye on my arrival at all times. The check-in process was very accessible and the breakfast was very good. Without a doubt, I would repeat.

Nothing. Everything was working properly.

Perfect hosts who were lovely and incredibly helpful. Great location - easy to access and just a few steps to the glorious Sassi Caveoso. Very comfortable, clean, quiet room. It was modern and nicely furnished. Delicious breakfast. Exceeded our expectations.

We liked everything

Wonderful breakfast with fruit, cereals, yoghurt, fresh local bread and cakes or savoury. I particualrly liked the family running the hotel as they were so friendly and helped me plan where to visit. The room was comfortable and warm and I slept well. I also met the other people staying there as the breakfast room is small and friendly.

The breakfast was very good with a variety to choose. The location was excellent, walking distance to the old town and cafes and tour operators. The owners were very hospitable and gave friendly service.

The street noise at night.

Location - you cannot beat that for the money it costs, not in Matera. Impeccable cleanliness. Great shower and water pressure. Very kind and helpful host. It's possible to leave the bags after checking-out if you are willing to explore the town on the day of check-out without carrying the bags with you. and btw, there is an excellent coffee and pastry bar - Bar Fortunello - just around the corner.

Would prefer if could do self-service at breakfast, felt a bit odd that every single piece of food was served by the host who was there asking which type of cheese, meat or yoghurt we would like. But don't want to make an issue of this because perhaps that was an expression of being polite from the host's side (albeit personally - as mornings are not the best part of my day - I would prefer I could approach food buffet on my own and be generally left to myself until that espresso kicks in :p ) But that's a minor thing which did not affect the generally positive view of the place.