La Dimora Di Metello

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

VERONICA

The staff which was the owner was amazing. She was in touch via whatss app to make sure I found parking and arrived at the Hotel. She was very welcoming. The location of the hotel is fantastic. The views, the rooms, amazing breakfast.
Definitely would recommend to anyone that wants and amazing experience at Matera.
Loved it!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Adriana

We really liked this hotel . The design, decoration is amazing and my daughter kept saying she felt she was sleeping on the moon due to the stone ceiling .the location is also great in the middle of the sassi. It was a great experience and would highly recommend it

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Liam

really unique stay, excellent room, everything i was hoping for, very friendly staff made everything easy.
Oreo deserves a raise :)
the balcony view is phenomenal/
the breakfast is top class.
someone was on hand to take hot drink orders
then the my highlight of my trip was at this breakfast, some olive bread, i dont know what it was or how i can get some more in england but im craving it now im home.
we got a city map also at check in which will now sit framed in our toilet at home (we love city maps at check in)
the bathroom was great (had a moisturiser/body cream) which is always the sign of a great hotel/stay in my opinion.

we got very unlucky with rain and got drenched which meant our shoes were waterlogged, with no radiator or heating this made drying them a nightmare so resorted to using the hairdryer.
unfortunately a couple of ants had made their way into the bed but i had noticed this in other places in italy recently, so this doesnt take anything away from the room or stay but i always try and include a negative to any reviews and maybe this can be checked in future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

John

Lovely place to stay in Sasso Barisano! Access was a bit tricky for older folks with heavy cases, but you have to expect stairs (and lots of them) in Matera. Beautifully renovated, spacious and well equipped room. Comfortable bedding and sofa. Nice continental breakfast was supplied.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Robert

La Dimora di Metello is a beautiful small hotel in the heart of Matera’s Sasi. The staff goes out of their way to be helpful. Breakfast was delicious. We had a wonderful stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Katrina

Such a wonderful experience, facilities were amazing, staff were wonderful…amazing view

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2025

Shane

Hotel and Matera were amazing however the breakfast was not great and service was lacking took an entire day to get back to us about the spa (they were checking availability” to then tell us it was out of order. Also told me it was impossible to get cab to the hotel which was also incorrect

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Keith

Perfect one night stay in the center of Sassy. The room was amazing! Big tub, nicely decorated, and great view. Friendly staff, very helpful when trying to reach the place.

Note: bathroom space is visible. Water bottles would have been a nice especially given the warm weather.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Mercedes

The hotel is wonderful and the staff was very nice and super helpful. Thank you Elizabetta for all your help. I would definitively come back.

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2024

Laurie

Beautiful, and romantic. Clean. Breakfast was a bit disappointing. Mostly just bread options

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Brad

Beautiful and clean

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Michael

Amazing stay in Matera!

Simply amazing stay in Matera. Modern, comfortable, fully reimagined sassi- it was even better than it looked! The hotel provided very helpful parking and bus instructions, and were super friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Definitely recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Mathew

Amazing place, highly recommend staying here when you visit Matera. The staff and environment is worth the travel through the cobblestone with your suitcase

Not being sarcastic, genuinely worth every penny staying here.

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

angie

This hotel was absolutely stunning.. the service was amazing, everything was replenished daily, the staff was friendly. I would definitely recommend and go back again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2024

Samantha

Great stay

Welcoming greeting, amazing hotel, room was lovely and breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended 👌 would definitely visit again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Camille

Beautiful hotel with great, accommodating service.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Jackson

Very friendly staff and accommodating even with our stay at the hotel. I highly recommend this cave hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2023

Verified traveler

Great staff. Great location and room design.

Only negative was that the bed was really uncomfortable…

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2022

charles

Hotel was great. Hotel stated they sent me a message through What’s up App not to drive to the hotel because it is in a restricted area and you are required to have authorization to drive in the area. I don’t have the what’s up app so I was unaware of the restriction and received a traffic citation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2022

Silvia

Unforgettable experience!

Amazing experience! Not only the place is amazing (it is a suite built in the rocks=sasso) but the genuine concern for the guests begins even before the arrival (they contacted in advance providing information and giving alternatives for parking as the hotel is in a restricted traffic zone). Owner and team are very nice and approachable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2022

Jared

Great stay in a grotto. The staff was great, excellent location in the old town of Matera and the breakfast was superb. I wish the Wi-Fi was better and the room did have a musky odor from being a cave but all in all a great experience.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2021

Jennifer

Atmospheric with amazing service

Gorgeous,atmospheric hotel in a brilliant location. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

Nice hotel and nice spot

Nice modern room, staff very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

I would rate this hotel 10 stars if I could! The staff were absolutely lovely, and contacted us via WhatsApp the day prior to our stay to give us parking instruction, which was very helpful! The hotel itself is absolutely stunning, and the breakfast spread was excellent. Matera is a stunning city, with wonderful locals and great dining options and bars. Possibly my favourite spot visited in Puglia.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The property was beautiful. The room was gorgeous.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Such a beautiful hotel, wonderful friendly and helpful staff. The hotel was kept so clean. The breakfast was amazing. Hotel is perfect location with perfect view

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2019

Gary

Great stay

Superb accommodation in a central location, friendly owner, excellent breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2019

VS

Beautiful, brand new, great design and location. Wonderful owner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2018

Sameer

Simply awesome!

Awesome!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2018

Dan

Outstanding

A wonderful stay in a behtiful, unique facility. Staff was terrific and were very helpful in helping arrange for off site parking. Loved Matera and La Diamora.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2018

KirkandMimi

Very unique property in great location. Staff was incredibly helpful with our arrival and departure. Breakfast was very nice with exceptionally friendly staff. The cave room was incredible - one of our favorite rooms we've stayed in with a nice shower, huge tub and nice amenities. The patio outside offered a wonderful view. We loved Matera and will definitely stay here again if we return.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2018

Kerrin

Beautifully appointed accommodation

An amazing hotel in a spectacular setting.
We were privileged to stay in such a wonderful place. Clean, stylish with a fabulous breakfast. We would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone visiting the Sassi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

beautiful and friendly..but access not easy! highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2018

Ann

Stunning location, beautiful spacious room, lovely terrace, very friendly staff and a great breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2018

Blanca

Amazing lodging in an unforgettable city

Exceptional rooms in a boutique hotel in an incredible location, at walking distance to every point of the old city. The contrast between the ancient location and exterior, the feat of building upon an old cave that has to remain nevertheless intact, the refined interiors with state-of-the-art furniture and facilities: Italian design at its best. Delicious breakfast that can be enjoyed outside. Elisabetta is a delight to deal with, and Nico directed us to an excellent restaurant: La Gatta Buia, where we fell in love with the fried peperoni cruschi.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2018

Verified traveler

Fantastic place in a wonderful location. If arriving by car the parking service also highly recommended

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2017

tz

We spent 2 nights here. The inn appears to be run by two sisters one of which reached out to us immediately after the booking to communicate some details about parking, etc and her English was great. She reached out again a day or two before our arrival again to ask for our car details and said that there was a valet who would take the car if we came directly to inn. We arrived and had a lot of trouble finding it as it is tucked upstairs off the Main Street and had to lug out suitcases up 2 flights of stairs. The second sister was there and her English was not great at all. The room was very nicely appointed and very clean. However we could not get the fan to work properly and there is no one who stays on the property to address questions to. The second night i went out to ask about a dinner reservation And the second sister was on the phone talking to her sister about what she was making for dinner and left me standing there for close to five minutes- the. she seemed very put out and told me we didn't need one. The restaurant turned out to be quite crowded. Check out was also a bit of a let down as us and another couple both hard cars with the parking company. The second sister called them and then left the property before they arrived and we had no contact information for the car company. it was all a bit disappointing.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2017

J

Exceptional hotel in one of the most interesting of cities. The rooms are incredible: very spacious with stunning cave accents, modern interiors, and very comfortable. The views from the terraces which all rooms open out onto is stunning. The buffet breakfast is generous and absolutely delicious, lots of local specialities to try. All the staff are super friendly and helpful.

Park your car with the valet service they recommend and be driven into the Sassi, you won't need your car while you're there. The city is a warren of streets and stairs, a lot of stairs, to explore. We were there in October and at night, when the Sassi is lit up, it's magical and almost deserted, perfect for wandering around pre dinner.

Highly recommend this gem of a hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2017

Ian

Bellisimo

This is an amazing cave hotel. Great service and beautiful rooms. Only 4 rooms and breakfast is great with lovely friendly staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2017

Merry

Matera is a must see, and La Dimora di Metello is a gem. I will start with the one thing that could be a drawback and that could be the 35 stairs that must be climbed to enter. But then, I don't know where in Matera you would find less stairs as it is definitely a walking city. So going up from there... the rooms are contemporary, but have retained much of the historic cave as possible. The architects did an amazing job. Matera has not been discovered yet, but watch out for 2019 when it will explode with coverage. Breakfast is included here and it is not your usual spread... coffee of your choice is made with care and home baked items are displayed beautifully.
Elizabeth, the owner, couldn't be more charming or helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2017

Esteban

Great stay

Great hotel superb decor, breakfast was very good, great location in Matera

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2017

Joanne

Wonderful accommodation

Absolutely beautiful place! Wonderful hostess and top quality accommodation.
Matera is a fascinating city!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2017

Beverly

Truly a beautiful place.

Matera is magical and our room here was beautiful, the patio view was outrageous, staff helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2017

Louise

Amazing experience

Matera is wonderful; I hate to rave because it has not been inundated by the masses of tourists of some other areas of Italy but La DIMORA DI MATELLO is unique, modern, clean and Elizabetta is charming and so helpful. Her breakfast and the server are fabulous! We loved the time there.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2017

Dolf

Stunning hotel and location

Welcoming and friendly staff made our stay at this amazing hotel perfect! Our room was a spacious traditional cave room with modern and contemporary fittings blending the old and new perfectly! There was plenty of choice during the buffet breakfast, which was served on the terrace over looking the Old Town. There were lots of step stairs up to the reception area so not idea if you have any mobility problems but I think this would be the same anywhere in Matera! You can not park too close to the hotel and long term parking is a problem but the hotel offer a service where they park and re-deliver your car for you, which was a godsend! We would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay again ourselves if we were ever to revisit.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2017

Heather

Highly Recommended

Stunning Accommodation, totally captivating little town.
We had the suite with a bathroom, loved the little balcony, we could lay in bed with the doors open and marvel at the surroundings. Lots of gems about this accommodation and highly recommend it.
We predominantly stay 5 star and I suggest this little gem is as good as it gets in this town for an amazingly small price!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Absolutely amazing hotel! Highly recommended!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2017

Bronwyn

Good location and fabulous hosts

We loved the design of the hotel and it is in a good location. Walking distance to sights and very close to good restaurants (there is one on their doorstep)
Elisabetta at the front desk was friendly, helpful and professional. Breakfast was great with lots of home made food.
Because of the unique nature of the hotel, you do need to carry your suitcases up a couple of flights of stairs

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2017

jolanda

gem in the old mountain caves of this historic tow

amazing little hotel of 4 rooms, build out of the mountainside, super new contemporary design, amazing little place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2017

aidan

Short Easter break\n

Small hotel, very clean with great experience of the Materra caves. Great breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2017

Olivier

perfectly located and organized. Small scale there

I will come back for sure to this place as I go to Matera every year and it is the best experience I had there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Amazing location. Stunning rooms. The city is magical. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2016

hoda

Amazing experience

Matera is an amazing town. The hotel is in the old town. It is built in the rock. The room is very comfortable, spacious and bright.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2016

Mike

Matera is an amazing place, and La Dimora is a very unique place to stay. Everything was very well done.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2016

Ray

A Fabulous Fusion of Ancient and Modern

My wife and I stayed two nights at La Dimora the second week of September and loved it. It is a beautiful small hotel of only four rooms. Each room is unique with walls and ceilings carved out of volcanic rock. The furniture is custom and the furnishings, in contrast to the surroundings, are totally contemporary. The overall effect is wonderful. The beds are extremely comfortable, the bathroom great, and at night there is silence. The breakfast is excellent and the owner, Elisabetta, is a gracious and helpful host. She helped set up a private tour for us with Anna Tamburrino, of Active Tours, who gave us a great 2.5 hour tour of the Sassi. We highly recommend her. Last, but not least, La Dimora is in the heart of the Sassi, in a location that can’t be beat. If you are looking for a place to stay in Matera, this is it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2016

Gwen

Stylish hotel in the heart of the Sassi.

Beautifully renovated rooms with exposed stonewalls, stylish furniture and lighting. Elisabetta contacted me on the morning of our arrival to offer directions and was very welcoming when we got to the hotel. The pictures don't do full justice to the care with which this hotel has been designed and cannot give a sense of the size of the rooms with their very high ceilings. The terrace outside the rooms offers a space in which to make the most of the morning and evening sun and take in some of the sights of Mates. Giovanna was friendly and helpful at breakfast, ensuring all our needs were met. We loved our stay here and would definitely return when visiting Matera again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2016

Julie

Perfect in every way

This is a dream of the place, perfect in every way. Stunning, modern design, superb location, tasteful and loving renovation of an old cave in the Sassi of Matera, warm and helpful service and an excellent breakfast. The view from the terrace is unforgettable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2016

Jonathan

Great cave-hotel!

The room was in a cave, yet modern and comfortable. The woman who ran the place was friendly and helpful. The location was wonderful for exploring Matera.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2016

Benedict

Hotel is easy to access by car and they offer valet parking for only 20euros. Staff is very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2016

Marilyn C

Exceptional Cave Room Experience!!

This was one of the prettiest and most unique hotel I have ever stayed at. The suite was a great value and I couldn't have been more happy with my stay! The hostess was so warm, helpful, and friendly. She really has an eye for style. The cave rooms were renovated perfectly and they looked beautiful. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2016

reshef

first great hotel . great woner and staf \n

franchesca the owner wait for us . show us the rooms open the area map and told us what to do in the area.the wi fi is very good in the rooms
the breakfast was 5 star ( most of the breakfast done by the woners and it is exeleant one )
this hotel have to get 5 star rateing !!!!
the only issue is the car parking. you can't park the car near the hotel becouse this is the low in this historical site
you have to park near the center ( 15 euro for 24 hrs of parking ) and walk bace to the hotel walking take 7 min but you are enjoying this walk between all the nice historical site )
for sure that i will send frinds to this hotel!!!
reshef

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2016

Linda

World-Class Hotel in Matera

La Dimora di Metello has only been open for 6 months, but I think it has a long and successful run ahead of it. This is a world-class hotel in arguably the most interesting small city in the world. The proprietor, Elisabetta, is elegant and charming and could not have been more helpful, making recommendations and reservations for meals and offering her availability to her guests at any time., The place itself is spotless and of fine italian high design, which is a wonderful contrast to the surrounding sassi neighborhood. Don't hesitate to book here, but understand that it will be very difficult to tear yourself away from the included breakfast buffet each morning!

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2016

Hao Chien

Probably the most stylish hotel in Matera.

Elisabeth is a great host, being friendly and helpful all the time. We tried one of the restaurant she recommended us \"La Gatta Buia\" we love the dishes so much, don't miss out the appetizer or snacks-like crispy peppers.
The room is at tip top condition, a stylish room with comfy bed in an ancient city, we love the interior and location of this hotel. Waking up in the morning, sitting in the terrance, enjoy the view that the city has to offer!
Breakfast is another highlight, wide selection to choose from, the staff are so friendly keep asking us is there anything else we need, and the cappuccino is nicely brewed too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2016

M & R

What a great location and atmosphere

Everything we were hoping for, and more. A very cool place to stay. The furnishings were simple, but modern and practical. The lighting was cleverly done, and the heating was not too hot, unlike many places we have been in. The bathroom designer style, although if being picky the shower head was a waterfall type and was tricky to master. The bed was large and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing for the size of the hotel. The owners were very helpful and friendly, and assisted us even when we arrived several hours early. The location was perfect for us, with limited stairs to navigate, unlike most places in the Sassi, which made lugging bags up easier. The balconies in front of the rooms also had good elevated views.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Cornelia

A really nice stay in the Sassi, Matera. The view from the room and the shared terrace was amazing. It was fairly easy to aceess and to walk around to different spots. The staff was very helpfull and kind.
The breakfast was simple, but there was some nice options. Felt like I was at someone’s home in a good way.
Recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Susanne

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10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Eliane

O quarto é incrível, a varanda à noite é super aconchegante e romântica e a localização muito boa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Jean-François

La vue magnifique

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Trine

Fantastisk hotell.

Fantastisk sted og overnatte hvis du skal til Matera. Hotellet ligger midt i gamlebyen og er et perfekt utgangspunkt for sightseeing. Bil må parkeres utenfor gamlebyen.
Frokosten var delikat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Jean-Charles

Un séjour magnifique !!

Un séjour fantastique dans un cadre idyllique. La terrasse du petit déjeuner offre une vue remarquable sur la ville. Excellent accueil.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

carlos

Experiência incrível!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Diego

Accoglienza perfetta struttura suggestiva ed efficiente

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

gerard

Le charme et l’originalité des Sassi

Site et cadre magnifique, chambre très belle et bien aménagée, personnel très agréable, top.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

gerard

Le charme et l’originalité des Sassi

Site et cadre magnifique, chambre très belle et bien aménagée, personnel très agréable, top.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jun 2024

WAI YEUNG

All the things were great, except that the check out arrangement were terrible. The staff supposed to arrange a shuttle bus for us to go back the car park. However, the staff didn't tell us and did not answer the phone, when the shuttle is arrived. So we missed the shuttle and the outside temperature is over 35 degree , so we have to find our way back to the car park.

Leisure Family