Family Hotels in Matera: Top Picks for 2025
Updated 4 November 2026 · 60 real hotels
Matera offers families a remarkable base in southern Italy, with hotels ranging from cave-inspired stays in Sasso Caveoso to garden properties on the city's quieter edges. Options like Pianelle Resort and Il Belvedere provide solid comfort and proximity to the Sassi districts and their open-air archaeological landscape. Rates span from around 116 to 309 euros per night, suiting a range of budgets.
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Matera with Kids: What to Expect
Matera is one of southern Italy's most distinctive destinations, a city carved into ravines where ancient cave dwellings, known as Sassi, line two historic districts: Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso. For families, this setting is genuinely educational and visually striking, with stone lanes, rock-cut churches, and viewpoints that impress children and adults alike. The city is compact enough to explore on foot, though some paths involve uneven cobblestones and steps, so sturdy footwear for everyone is a practical must.
When choosing where to stay, location matters: properties in or immediately beside the Sassi put you within easy walking distance of the main sights, while options slightly outside the historic core tend to offer more conventional room layouts and outdoor space. Note that one property on this list, Moyseion Matera, is adults-only, so families should plan around the remaining options. The others, from the garden setting of amarena garden house to the resort-style Pianelle Resort in Sasso Caveoso, cater to guests of all ages and carry top guest ratings.
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 on this list are suitable for families with children?+
All properties listed here welcome families except Moyseion Matera, which is adults-only. Good options to consider include Pianelle Resort in Sasso Caveoso for its resort setting, Il Belvedere for its panoramic position, amarena garden house for its garden environment, and Casa Festa Rooms for its accessible price point in the city.
Are the cave hotels in Matera practical for families?+
Cave-style properties such as Aque Cave and L'antica Conceria offer a memorable stay that older children in particular tend to find fascinating. That said, the Sassi districts involve steep, uneven paths to reach many entrances, so families with very young children or pushchairs should factor this into their planning. Contacting the property directly to ask about room layout and access is always advisable.
What is the price range for family-friendly hotels in Matera?+
Among the properties listed, nightly rates start at around 116 euros at amarena garden house and reach 309 euros at Pianelle Resort. Mid-range options include Casa Festa Rooms at 160 euros, L'antica Conceria at 169 euros, and Il Casale di Maria in Sasso Barisano at 254 euros per night.
What family-friendly activities are near these hotels in Matera?+
The Sassi districts themselves are the main draw, offering open-air exploration of rupestrian churches, ancient cisterns, and viewpoints over the Gravina gorge. The National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata and the Casa Noha multimedia museum both provide engaging context for the city's history, with the latter specifically designed to explain the Sassi to visitors of all ages. The surrounding Murgia plateau also offers walking trails with views back over Matera.