Boutique & Design Hotels in Matera
Updated 4 November 2026 · 60 real hotels
Matera's most characterful stays are carved into ancient tufo rock or restored within centuries-old stone buildings across the Sassi districts. Properties like Pianelle Resort in Sasso Caveoso and L'antica Conceria blend historical architecture with considered interiors, offering a genuinely distinctive alternative to conventional hotels. Whether your budget sits closer to 116 or 309 euros per night, the city rewards guests who choose their address thoughtfully.
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Few cities in the world offer a setting as visually arresting as Matera. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, its two historic Sassi districts, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, tumble down ravines carved from pale limestone, punctuated by rupestrian churches and cave dwellings inhabited for thousands of years. Staying here is not simply a matter of finding a room: it is a question of choosing how closely you want to engage with that extraordinary fabric of stone, light and silence.
The properties listed below stand out not through any invented label but through their locations and the care visible in their restoration. Several occupy cave structures that have been respectfully converted, preserving raw tufo walls and vaulted ceilings while adding the comfort expected by contemporary travellers. Others occupy historic palazzi or rural maserie on the edges of the Sassi, where terraces frame unbroken views across the ravine. At every price point, the common thread is a deliberate relationship between architecture and place, something Matera makes almost unavoidable.
Our selection in Matera
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casale Delle Piane | Matera | ★ 4.8 | 76 €/nuit |
| Il Sorriso dei Sassi Rooms | Sasso Caveoso | ★ 4.7 | 79 €/nuit |
| La Sosta Motel ★★★ | Matera | ★ 4.5 | 85 €/nuit |
| Le Sorbole | Matera | ★ 4.5 | 85 €/nuit |
| Don Milani | Matera | ★ 4.3 | 90 €/nuit |
| Agriturismo Nonna Rosa | Matera | ★ 4.7 | 94 €/nuit |
| Masseria Santa Lucia | Matera | ★ 4.6 | 98 €/nuit |
| Giulietta nei Sassi | Sasso Barisano | ★ 4.6 | 99 €/nuit |
| Piazza Mulino 26 | Matera | ★ 4.4 | 100 €/nuit |
| Matera Sassi Rooms 21A 21B | Matera | ★ 4.5 | 103 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Matera hotels are located directly within the Sasso Caveoso district?+
Pianelle Resort (4 stars, from 309 euros per night), Aque Cave - Le Grotte del Caveoso (from 268 euros), Moyseion Matera Adults Only (from 280 euros) and Il Casale di Maria in Sasso Barisano (from 254 euros) are all positioned within or immediately adjacent to the Sassi districts. Their addresses place guests inside the living rock of the city rather than on its periphery, which makes a considerable difference to the experience of Matera.
Are there more affordable options that still reflect the character of Matera?+
Yes. Amarena Garden House, priced from 116 euros per night, and Casa Festa Rooms at around 160 euros both hold perfect guest scores and sit within the city. L'antica Conceria, from 169 euros, occupies a former tannery building whose industrial past gives it a distinctive character. These properties demonstrate that a carefully chosen stay in Matera does not require the highest budget.
What makes cave hotel stays in Matera different from a standard hotel room?+
Cave rooms, locally called 'grotte', are cut directly into the tufo limestone hillside. Their thick walls maintain a naturally stable temperature year-round, which means they tend to feel cool in summer and retain warmth in winter. Vaulted ceilings, irregular stone surfaces and the absence of natural windows in some chambers create an atmosphere that photographs simply cannot replicate. Properties such as Aque Cave - Le Grotte del Caveoso lean into this heritage, while still offering the facilities expected from a quality stay.
Is Matera a good destination for travellers who care about architectural and visual quality?+
Matera is widely regarded as one of the most visually coherent cities in southern Italy. Its status as a European Capital of Culture in 2019 and its long-standing UNESCO recognition reflect the integrity of its urban landscape. The city rewards slow exploration: the play of light on tufo stone changes dramatically through the day, the views across the Gravina gorge are genuinely striking, and the density of ancient churches, cave frescoes and carved stairways means that the surroundings of almost every hotel on this list are worth exploring on foot.