Name: Sassi
Address: Via San Giovanni Vecchio, 89, Matera, 75100, IT

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

jeremy

Breakfast was a buffet with a good selection of cold foods, coffee, tea etc. The room was very spacious with a fridge and TV. There was no safe available in the room. The bathroom had both a bath and excellent shower. One thing we didn't like was a window shutter out of reach on a string to open and close. However it didn't close properly so the sunlight came into the room very early. When you are not a great sleeper anyway this was disappointing. There is a bar in the hotel which closed early but a member of staff got some drinks for us when requested

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Jose

Need better or new air condioners

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

David

Yes

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Alain

Everything was fine except two details: 1. room did not have a window and 2. we had two small beds instead of a two-persons one.
Strongly recommended however, great location and great people

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

David

Great room in a cliffside cave! Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast. We'd stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Cristina

Perfectly located with stunning views

Perfect location if you are driving. You can park out of the ZLT and walk 5-10min to the hotel without having to go up and down the hill. The views from my room were unreal and the receptionist Vivian was super nice with her recommendations

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2024

EMILI

If you’re looking to stay in the heart of the Historic Center, this is your place. Be prepared to walk over rocky roads and go up and down the road stairs, which is not bad if you want to exercise a little bit while vacationing. Room was a little too small for my taste but very clean and comfortable. View from my room window was incredible! Hotel doesn’t offer parking (paid or free). You need to find a paid parking spot on the nearby streets (around $10 Euros for 10 hours). Breakfast was good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Angela

It was a unique experience to sleep in a cave. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was great.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2024

Kandetta

You couldn't ask for a better view from the hotel. Staying in a cave was pretty unique but the humidity led to a mildew smell and the sheets felt wet. The staff were not friendly but did their job’s perfunctory. More information about where to park would be very helpful as there is none nearby since the hotel is in a restricted driving area.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Interesting experience

Interesting to stay in one of the \"cave\" rooms. It's a bit of a trek to reach on foot (only option) but worth it. Our room was cramped because if the configuration but had good view from two small windows and external terrace. Hearty breakfast. Helpful staff. Not great value for money. You pay for the experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

RICHARD

This place is awesome. Our room had a small balcony overlooking the city that was incredible. Yes, the room is small but considering your in a building that is hundreds and hundreds of years old, maybe thousand of years, who cares! You have a window overlooking the 3rd oldest city in the world! Yes, it is about a15 minute walk from the parking garage to the hotel but you have to walk everywhere in Matera anyway, and once you make a turn close to the hotel and see the city for the first time , it will be all worth it. Suggest packing a couple of backpacks with everything need like we did. Would advise against trying to wheel large suitcases over the uneven pavement and stairs.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2022

Maria

Lovely setting would definitely recommend. You need to be able to walk as property not accessible via car. Our room needed refreshing with a lick of paint but otherwise really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2018

catherine

A real find...... if you’re fit!

Loved this quirky hotel.... but you need to be fit to stay here - lots of steps, and rooms spread out over a number of buildings!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2018

james

Beautiful position but hard to find if driving. Pick up service from parking garage exorbitant. Breakfast a little disorganized as well as check-out .

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Someone at the front desk didn’t take the appropriate documentation so at 12:00 midnight, after we were asleep the front desk woke us up and we had to go to the lobby with our passports. It was scary and disturbing to my.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Great view. Heart of the Sassi

Dog friendly hotel near main piazza. Great view of the church and Sassi. Large breakfast selection. Street parking, I was able to find a free spot near the police station.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2015

Sheetal

Okay

The location was very good, in the midst of sassi. However the receptionist did not give us the room which we booked which was a cave room instead gave us a normal room, it was only when we asked she gave us a lame reason that it was through some random order and finally gave us the semicave room. Which was still a twin bed and not a double bed which we booked for. We felt like she was trying cheat us and save the good room for others. The room did not feel clean either. On the other hand the breakfast was excellent.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2015

Steven

Cold reception, lumpy bed

When my wife and I arrived after finding the hotel with great difficulty (it's located in the Sassi which involves many slippery steps and numerous small alleys and turnings - and not one sign for the hotel on the way). The female receptionist seemed angry that I had booked a triple room and there were only two of us (it was the only one available when I booked). That is when she got off the phone long enough to check us in. As noted in the title of this review the bed was like lumpy and so were the pillows. The room (#302) was dark (it's partially a cave but that's no reason not to have adequate lighting). There was one small window above the sleeping loft. The double bed on the main floor was placed over a large cistern covered with glass - not the most secure place for pleasant dreams.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2015

sharon

FABULOUs location and spot to visit

If you have heavy suitcases or have any mobility handicaps-don't even think of staying in this location unless you are Atlas. I highly recommend going to this spot. It is exceptional and very authentic and in keeping with the history of the area. DO NOT miss this incredible - unique place. It is so special. Don't come hungry to the breakfast table. Poor selection. Have a coffee and fruit and move on. The ferrel cats in the area awoke us fighting several times during the night. Wear hiking or athletic shoes the entire time. People were so friendly and we ate dinner at a divine seafood restaurant not far from the hotel (in one of the caves). ENJOY!!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

in the middle of the sassi

close enough to walk to the train station
guided tour worthwhile

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Magical Stay

My stay was brief, but magical. I've had knee surgery which encumbers me when carrying luggage. The hotel provided someone to hoist my bag and carry it to the piazza above to meet my taxi. The hotel is lovely. Breakfast is ample. The views are wonderful.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2015

Peter

Great location in the heart of the Sasso with a fantastic outlook opposit the cathedral. Short distance down to Sasso Main Street or up to the square and \"la passegiatta\" main drag.
You can drive down into the Sasso on via fiorentini to quickly drop off or pick up bags

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2015

jean pierre

Matera charming city

Nice location but difficult to access if you have lugages ..travel light

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Great town. A bit disappointing hotel

Was disappointed with the \"suite\". Balcony was down the stairs and down the hall. The neighborhood makes up for everything though. It was very clean although worn. Staff was fine. Must say, the number of stairs required to reach the hotel makes this a difficult location for anyone who is not in physically fair condition or anyone who has anything more than a backpack to carry. Whew!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2015

ANDREW

Great location and that's about it.

The room's location is great. Right in the heart of the Sassi. The room itself was bad. Cold and damp. Everything in the suitcase was damp after two days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2015

Verified traveler

Just perfect

Charming hotel in a special place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Great location, great staff, slightly overpriced

Great location with beautiful rooms and super helpful and friendly staff. However rooms are basic and a little over priced for what you get.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2014

Ann and Bill

Can't get any closer to the Sassi

We loved this hotel. Room was spacious, large enough for 4. We loved that it was part of the Sassi, the caves that were originally built into the side of the mountain. The only drawback was the walk up to the reception, and no elevator, so luggage had to be lifted up the steps. But, I would stay here again, even if it was a little inconvenient at first, because of the ambience and the opportunity to stay in buildings that were unchanged for so many years. There were a few good restaurants and stores right in the area. Once we got there, there was no reason to drive anywhere. A great experience!

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2013

Michel Dalpe

Humidity smell

Room was nice In the heart of the Sassi. Everything was great except a noticeable odor of humidity very unpleaseant. Hotel hard to find but with friendly staff. Good breakfast. Overall very pleased

2/10

Poor

01 Oct 2013

Four friends from PA and FL

Be careful about room location when you book

We had reserved two rooms for three nights, and we had looked online at the hotel website, including at the photos. Unfortunately, our rooms looked nothing like the photos, were quite far from the hotel reception and breakfast room -- involving a steep climb down the precipitous stone paths -- and the room was filthy with sandstone dust. As a result, we cut short our stay and departed after two nights. In fairness, it's possible that had we been assigned different rooms, we might have had a more positive experience. In addition, we arrived in Matera by car, without good directions about reaching the hotel, which is in the sassi, and parking. When I called the hotel upon arrival in the city, the clerk I spoke to tried to explain how to find the parking garage, then gave up and told us to ask someone on the street. Fortunately, a very helpful stranger guided us to both the parking garage and then to the hotel. Matera is worth visiting; be careful, however, if you decide to stay in the sassi area, as we did.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2013

Mark

A rock-cut hotel in the famous Sassi

This was our first visit to Matera, arriving by hire-car for two days with deliberately light luggage. The hotel forms part of the extraordinary Sassi (= rocks) part of the town, where there is no vehicular access and the streets mostly take the form of stone steps up and down winding paths on one hillside or another. Some physical fitness is needed. The hotel had provided us with the name and address of a private garage, which was fine (and the custodian very welcoming), but it was quite hard to find on a first visit. The town has few helpful road signs. The walk up to the hotel was also not easy, with a bit of a climb from one of the main squares, and then a winding descent. It is easy to get lost. The hotel staff were helpful and very welcoming, and they led us down more winding stone paths to our room, which was a large, high-ceiling, rock-cut cavern. It had a good bed, a sofa, a second raised seating-area, a small bathroom, also carved out of the rock, rustic furniture, a good chest of drawers, telephone and TV. The room had air-conditioning, which we found impossible to adjust. The room was therefore cool and, being a cave, rather damp. This was OK for our visit in high summer, but could well be inadequate in winter or even spring and autumn. Breakfast was good without being outstanding, served up at the main hotel building. We would recommend the hotel to friends, but only those of physical robustness, and with appropriate warnings.

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

Amazing!

It's right in the middle of the sassi. I took taxi from the bus station, cost 15eur. Nice view from the room. Very helpful staff who can speak English. Breakfast was good, too!

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Historical and beautiful, but not comfortable

Matera is a must-see! Our room at this hotel had a beautiful view on to the ancient city, but the room interior was very humid and uncomfortable. We would not choose to stay in this room again. The cleaning staff was very nice, and accommodated our cat. However, the front-desk hosts were not friendly... For those with much luggage or disabilities, know that there are many steps.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Cave dwelling at its best

The site is a must see. Actual caves that were used by prehistoric man can be walked to. The hotel room and restuarant that we visited were converted caves.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2012

Esplanade15

Truly a unique experience

The hotel was as advertised. We enjoyed our stay in the authentic cave hotel. It had a nice breakfast room and a very good breakfast and great espresso and cappuccino. The hotel staff was very friendly and attentive. We had trouble finding the hotel , when we called them for directions, someone from the hotel came to meet us, walked us to the hotel , and took care of our luggage. After check in someone accompanied us back to the car to accompany us to an indoor parking garage. (additional daily fee for indoor parking)

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2012

eevelly

Great Stay at the Sassi

A very unique hotel in a very unique location. We would highly recommend it to friends. Matera is a very special place in Italy and if staying it is a must to stay in the Sassi and Sassi Hotel is a great choice.

Not easy to find and many steps to navigate to get to breakfast, or reception but it is located in a very historicial area so that makes it understandable.

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2012

Verified traveler

a very unique experience

the matera sassi are a sort of dream city of great beauty. this hotel is right in it. travel lightly as you have to climb twisting stone stairways to get here but definitely worth the hassle. the single rooms are really tiny and i wouldnt advise them if you are tall or portly. they do have drop dead views from window and are steps from the hotel terrace with panoramic vistas. spent second night in a huge jr suite carved out of a cave with soaring ceilings and a combo of typical furnishings of cave dwellers and plastic pop art furniture, liked the big plastic rocker. great buffet breakfast you can eat on terrace or in a cave dining room. a stay here will be very memorable.

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2012

Steve

Yes, it's a cave

Location is very good for exploring this exceptional city. Staff was very helpful, whether to recommend restaurants or explain how to get out of town on bikes. Just two things to consider -- Each room is a separate cave opening to the outside, but sound still carries. If you're sensitive to nighttime noise, you might ask for a room at the quiet end. And there's no \"drive-up\" access to the hotel, so you're hauling luggage, bikes, and whatever else up or down a long series of outdoor stairs. But that's also part of the charm of the city.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2011

Georgios

Interesting rock cave hotel

We enjoyed a lot our stay at this full of character hotel in the heart of the old stone town of Matera.The views from the veranda of our room was awesome. Each room is different so you can choose.
Very helpful staff provided a lot of info on the area and the surroundings.
Breakfast is not so various but tasty.
Good free internet connection.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2011

Jan

Parking

We were glad the hotel had an arrangement for parking in a garage, but we were disappointed with the charging arrangements.
When we left the car at the garage we were told it would be €10 a day, but on collecting the car were told it was €15 a day because it was a large car - a little underhand we thought.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Christina

In einer Höhle zu übernachten mit einem unglaublichen Ausblick war wirklich was besonderes. Man muss halt dennoch bedenken, daß es eine Höhle ist und anders als ein Standard Hotelzimmer. Das Frühstück war sehr gut und das Personal sehr freundlich.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Silvia

L’hotel si trova nel centro storico all’Interno della zona dei sassi. Comodo per visitare la città. Camera piccola e arredi minimal. La tv non funzionava e il Wi-Fi era lento. Colazione ottima e personale gentile

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Fernando

A pousada é incrível, tem uma vista da cidade maravilhosa, o café da manhã excelente. O único inconveniente é que não dava para regular a temperatura do ar condicionado e o quarto estava extremamente quente

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Isabelle

Tres beau séjour avec un personnel attentionné hotel avec vue magnifique

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Antonia

Super Terrasse. Praktisch gelegen. Für Italien gutes Frühstück mit wunderbarer Aussicht.
Warm am Morgen, kühl am Abend mit Blick auf die in den roten Abend Sonnenstrahlen untergehenden Sonne.
Klimaanlage hat gut funktioniert

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

CAROLINA DE CASSIA

Staying in the heart of the Sassi in Matera was truly a unique and unforgettable experience. Being surrounded by such ancient history, carved into the rock, makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another time.

The atmosphere is simply magical—especially in the early morning and at night, when everything is quiet and beautifully lit. Waking up in the middle of the Sassi is something very special that I would recommend to anyone visiting Matera.

The accommodation itself was comfortable and well-prepared, blending modern amenities with the charm and authenticity of the historic setting. It’s not just a place to stay, but part of the entire Matera experience.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend staying in the Sassi if you want something truly different and memorable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Maria

Me encanta la ciudad, el hotel, la vista fué espectacular, el precio justo, el desayuno maravilloso, agradecida por siempre por esa experiencia!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

Nicolas

For a memorable night or weekend, this is an exceptional place to stay. Close to the town centre and with breathtaking views over Matera, it's well worth a visit.
The room was clean, spacious and very stylish. We only suffered from the air conditioning which didn't seem to work and cool the whole room, while it was extremely hot during our stay.
The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The person pointed out places to see and walk around Matera with very valuable local insights and for which we are grateful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

fabrizio

Nice view from the Hotel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Peer

Hotellet ligger perfekt afstand til alt! Og et dejligt værelse med udsigt!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2024

Aleksander

Fantastic view from room 611

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2023

MASAKO

サッシ地区のど真ん中にあるホテルで、昼も夜も景観は最高でした！特に夜は近所をお散歩するのにぴったりだし、部屋からの眺めも圧巻でした。朝食も種類が豊富で、美味しくてとても満足でした。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2023

Eric

Formidable

Hôtel très agréable avec une vue magnifique sur Sasso.
Pas facile d'y arriver surtout avec une grosse valise, mais c'est le prix à payer pour profiter de cette très belle situation, surtout la nuit!
Le personnel est d'une extrême gentillesse.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

Claudio

Un week end tra i sassi

Arrivare all'ingresso della reception e trovarsi davanti il Sasso Barisano che fa di Matera uno dei patrimoni dell'umanità basterebbe solamente questo per rendere questo soggiorno indimenticabile. Ma se poi alloggi in un albergo diffuso con la camera ricavata dal restauro degli antichi sassi rende questa esperienza indimenticabile.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2021

Alberto

Ottima e panoramica posizione

Hotel nel centro del sasso Barisano. Con camera spaziosa in grotta tipica. Ci hanno comsentito di parcheggiare la moto in un cortiletto in prossimità della camera. Colazione servita molto abbondante e buona. Personale molto gentile e disponibile. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2021

Dominique

Pitoresque et agréable

Très bien situé -personnel agréable -chambre correcte mais literie à revoir-petit déjeuner très bien

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2020

Maik

Ein Sassi was perfekt zu Matera passt.

Das Hotel ist über mehrere Ebenen, zum Teil typisch in den Tuffstein getrieben, heißt also nicht umsonst Sassi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2020

Vincenzo

Bellissimo hotel ricavato nel cuore dei Sassi. Personale gentilissimo è capace. Un po’ scomodo da raggiungere se si hanno problemi a camminare. Alcune camere dentro le grotte dei Sassi ma con tutti i comfort del grande albergo.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

おすすめします！

ロケーションもホテルもとても良かったです！男性スタッフは皆親切でした。受付の女性スタッフは、数分前に伝えたことを忘れているので、しっかり確認した方がいいと思います。注意点としては、ホテルまで多くの階段を上り下りしなくてはならないので、大きなスーツケースはお勧めしません。どうしても荷物が多い場合は、スタッフの方に運んでもらう交渉をしたほうがいいと思います。

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2019

Tiger

場所がとにかく良いです

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

La ubicación del hotel es más q fantástica, con unas vista extraordinarias. Lo único q no nos gustó fue encontrarnos bastantes pelos dentro de la cama pienso q hay q tener mucho cuidado con eso daba la sensación que no habían cambiado las sábanas, me decepcionó por lo demás es un hotel perfecto para recorrer matera , el desayuno estaba bien.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Emplacement et très pittoresque! Vue magnifique sur Matera!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2019

Silvia

Bellissima Vacanza

La mia esperienza è molto positiva personale gentile, disponibile e professionale. Ottima posizione delle camere con vista panoramica, ottima colazione con prodotti locali sia salati e sia dolci.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2019

Ole

Autentisk hotel i speciel by

Hotellet er bygget ind i hulerne og det giver et interessant sted med nogle udfordringer på komforten. De opvejes dog rigeligt af stedets autencitet og beliggenhed i den gamle by med udsigt over byen og til domkirken.
Morgenmaden var god og lokalet er en oplevelse. Igen en kæmpe hule.
Da vi var i Matera i april var der så mange mennesker i byen at det ikke lykkedes at få et bord på en restaurant. Alt var forudbestilt. Vi fandt nogle panini i en lokal bod og de var fine nok. Kommer vi tilbage vil vi sørge for bordbestilling

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

部屋から見える景色は最高です！

噂通り、ホテルの部屋から見える景色は最高です！
ガタガタ道で一人でスーツケースを持ってホテルまで行くのがとても大変でした。
どこから入ってきたのか部屋にムカデみたいなのがいて、怖かった。
部屋は古いですが丁寧に掃除されています。
朝食もイタリアの他のホテルと比べて、良いと思います！

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Albergo gradevole, ottima colazione , stanza doppia un po’ piccola.. diciamo troppo piccola .. comunque consiglio di andare !!

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2018

Mira

Would not go back here myself or recommend

It seemed that the staff didn't have any time for the guests. We didn't feel very welcome to be honest. Everything was very formal and we missed the friendliness we have seen in other places we stayed in Italy. We were happy to stay here only one night. It looked like they had enough business and didn't want to spend time to give guests the best experience in Matera

Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2018

Giovanna

Senza aria condizionata obbligati a tenere finestra aperta.Rumore non sopportabile per presenza scolaredca!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2018

7a

洞窟ホテルで入浴。

浴室はベッドが置いてある部屋よりも階段5段くらい降りた所にあり、とても広いバスルームで大きな浴槽、キレイなタイルで本当に気持ち良かった。暖房がよく効いていて寒いと感じることもなくとても快適に過ごせた。何より目の前のサッシの光景は素晴らしく感動的だった。

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2017

えーちゃん

窓を開けるとマテールの全景が見えるホテル

私は、ローマから車で行きました。しかし。車を置く所が決まっていないため、早めにいき、車を置くところを決めて、高い階段を登ってやっとホテルに着きました。

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2017

Gianluigi Maria

Camera con vista mozzafiato!

l'albergo è molto bello e confortevole. La stanza era piccola e accogliente con una finestra con vista mozzafiato sul sasso caveoso! Veramente magico!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2017

Giovanni

Da ristrutturare

Ottima location ma ferma a 20 anni fa per gli arredi , colazione inadeguata ,i rivestimenti andrebbero rifatti

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2017

Maurizio

Struttura nel centro di Matera, personale molto disponibile e gentile, camere pulite!

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Pulizia sufficiente, camera angusta, climatizzatore rumoroso e non efficiente, personale competente e disponibile, posizione dell'hotel in zona caratteristica

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2017

Jean Jacques

Hôtel très central

Hôtel central mais difficile à trouver avec belle vue. Literie à ressorts très faible