Cosy hotels full of history in Matera
Buildings with a past: period features, heritage settings and old-world character. We've scored 13 cosy hotels full of history in Matera; Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita leads at 7.6/10. Ranked by cosy score.
- Matera, Italy
Carved into the ancient rock of Matera, these restored cave rooms, warmed by indirect lighting and furnished with creaking wooden details, offer an extraordinary stay capped by a breakfast of house-made focaccia, burrata, and local cheeses served in a small chapel, with staff including the warmly remembered Brunella making every guest feel like family.
- Matera, Italy
Carved from ancient rock within a 13th-century former church, L'Hotel In Pietra offers cave-hewn rooms, some spread across two levels with private stone whirlpool baths, alongside a generous breakfast featuring Matera's celebrated crusty Pane di Matera, all overseen by warm, attentive family staff, with views straight to the cathedral from a position perfectly placed for exploring the Sassi.
- Matera, Italy
Tucked into the ancient cave dwellings of Matera's Sassi, this singular B&B wins hearts through the warmth of host Vincenzo, who meets arriving guests by car at the city's edge, walks them through centuries of local history, and sends them off the next morning with a generous, delicious breakfast in a beautifully decorated dining space that feels, as more than one guest has noted, rather like staying with a beloved friend.
- Matera, Italy
Carved into the rock above the Gravina ravine, Hotel Il Belvedere rewards guests with cave rooms in soft, restful tones, a terrace breakfast taken in the open air with the ancient Sassi spread before you, and the sort of warm, knowledgeable welcome, Davide in particular drawing repeated praise by name, that makes arriving feel immediately like coming home.
- Matera, Italy
A rustic, lovingly restored farmhouse run by the warm Daniele, Adriana, and Massimo, a family whose hospitality guests describe as unparalleled, set peacefully in the Basilicata countryside just ten minutes from Matera, with thoughtfully themed rooms, an exceptional breakfast, and the kind of unhurried, personal welcome that makes you feel you've known your hosts for years.
- Matera, Italy
Tucked into the ancient cave-carved sassi of Matera, this hotel wins praise for spacious, clean cave rooms, a delicious breakfast, and staff who carry guests' luggage up the many stone steps with unfailing good cheer, though a handful of visitors have encountered a sharper edge to the service.
- Matera, Italy
Manuela's hands-on hospitality and the restored rooms in Matera's old town create a welcoming, intimate atmosphere, though one dissenting voice and the absence of mentions of fireplaces or specific warm lighting details prevent this from reaching the highest cosiness tier.
- Matera, Italy
Tucked between the Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso with sweeping views over Matera's ancient sassi and the Murgia park, this beautifully finished apartment blends old stone and contemporary design with the kind of thoughtful, magazine-worthy detail, from a fully equipped kitchen to carefully chosen furnishings, that puts guests immediately at ease, while host Mariarosaria's warmth and practical local knowledge add a personal touch that has visitors already planning their return.
- Matera, Italy
Perched beside the music conservatory and a stone's throw from the Duomo, this immaculately kept residenza wins hearts through its terrace views over the illuminated Sassi, its tastefully decorated rooms, and the warm, endlessly helpful hospitality of owners Mimmo and Pina, who steer guests towards local restaurants and insider knowledge that no guidebook could offer.
- Matera, Italy
Carved into the ancient hillside of Matera, this cave hotel wins hearts with its rock-hewn rooms, a terrace perfect for a late-night nightcap above the rooftops, an immaculate spa and pool, a celebrated breakfast, and staff, most notably the remarkable Sabrina at reception, who go to quite extraordinary lengths to ensure guests' stays run smoothly.
- Matera, Italy
Breakfast on the terrace with sweeping views over the gorge, spotlessly clean rooms that look even better in person, and a warmly attentive manager named Massimo on hand with local tips make this charming boutique guest house in Matera a thoroughly rewarding base for exploring the sassi.
- Matera, Italy
Tucked within the ancient sassi of Matera, this welcoming B&B earns consistent praise for its clean, comfortable rooms and the warmth of proprietress Nunzia, who greets guests with thoughtful local recommendations, arranges secure garage parking for motorcyclists, and sends everyone off to a nearby bar for cornetti and cappuccino to start the day well.
- Matera, Italy
A well-kept, recently renovated apartment near Matera's Sassi, where thoughtfully furnished rooms, spotless interiors, and the warm, ever-attentive hospitality of host Vito, who readily adapts breakfast arrangements and shares local tips, combine with a quietly situated yet perfectly central position to make guests return time and again.
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