A perfect base for exploring Matera and the surrounding towns! Staying inside a cave was such a unique and unforgettable experience. The room was beautifully designed, blending modern comforts with the incredible historic setting. The decor really added to the charm, making the stay feel special and authentic. The location was ideal, right in the heart of Matera’s stunning old town. Wandering through the ancient streets was an experience in itself, and the atmosphere was something you can’t find anywhere else.

This is a wonderful family run hotel and restaurant in the magical caves of the ancient city of Matera. Lovely garden terrace as u enter this small family stay with updated individual rooms. It is a location that you must walk to within the many warrens of Matera but it’s off a Main Street and accessible by the local shuttle from parking lot. Best of all is the extraordinary delicious breakfast with multiple offerings and home baked goods.

Everything in this ancient city is in caves that were dug out of the hillsides. Caves can be cooler than outside which is good in summers but demand an extra sweater in spring and late fall.

The apartment is spacious and well equipped, super comfortable given the fact that it's a cave- which definitely adds to its charm. We reached it on foot from the bus station, and although it is a bit of a hike, it is not very tiring by local standards. There is a nice courtyard with a great view just outside the apartments. The breakfast was great and the coffee absolutely excellent. As a bonus, there is also a very cute dog.

Best location in Matera, excellent view on the city when you get out of your room. Very nice to stay in a cave like the old cavemen... The closet is an extra excavation of the cave :-) Nice breakfast, quite some home made cake.

CAREFUL : depending on the time, hotel is in a car free zone; Difficult to get to the hotel with a lot of luggage, quite some slippery stairs; The resto of the hotel was closed the evening we arrived, but no idea why (found excellent resto in the old town though)

The location is amazing—right in the heart of the Sassi di Matera, with stunning views and easy access to the main attractions. The room was spacious, clean, and full of character, giving us a true cave-dwelling experience. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

The breakfast options were quite limited and not very satisfying.

The location was exceptionally good, the cave experience is one of a kind, but for me only for one night. The breakfast was very tasty, a lot to choose from.

The specific smell of a cave, there are obviously no windows inside so not recommended for those with claustrophobia. But all together it was an exceptional stay.

Location was amazing. Matera is the most amazing city in Puglia and this place is right in the heart of it. Matera is unique, unlike anywhere else we'd ever been and exceeded our expectations. Despite language barriers, staff were very friendly. Sleeping in a cave was also a unique experience.

I probably didn't read the detail in the correspondence re parking, but trying to find the accommodation and the park and ride shuttle in 40 degrees of heat was a stressful experience.

Matera is magical and sleeping in this cave was truly a unique experience. The view from the front terrace is amazing and all the attractions are within walking distance. Their suggestion to park and ride the bus was very comfortable as we were stopped just a few meters away from the property. Thank you so much!!

Very unique rooms dug into a tufa cave. Very large and clean, nicely appointed w good bed. Quiet, cool, a slight aroma (not unpleasant) of tufa-earth.

The cook/ chef was out due to injury so breakfast was pretty bleak, but sufficient. A beautiful dining area, but the big commercial kitchen sat unused.

Beautiful cave room complete with full kitchen and bathroom. A real experience staying in the Sassi! Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast included a range of local cakes, antipasti, fruit, bread and yoghurt.

Some hot breakfast items would be a plus.