Matera

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While Central and Northern Italy get most of the love from tourists, I am huge fan of the rugged south, where you'll find such incredible historic cities like Matera.  The historic center neighborhood of Matera is featured in this picture, taken from the national park side of the city.  One of the most unique cities in Italy, it was actually built on caves called sassi and is more like Jerusalem that a traditional Italian neighborhood.  In fact, this is the filming location of the Passion of the Christ.  Tip: stay in one of the sassi Airbnbs for a cave-like experience unlike any other.  

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Locanda di San Martino Hotel & Termae Romanae

Locanda di San Martino Hotel & Termae Romanae

3 out of 5
Via Fiorentini 71 Matera MT
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Matera. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Locanda di San Martino Hotel & Termae Romanae
Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & SPA

Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & SPA

5 out of 5
Via Conche Matera MT
Book a stay at this spa property in Matera. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & SPA
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

4 out of 5
Via Civita 28 Matera MT
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Matera. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian ...
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fra i Sassi - Residence

Fra i Sassi - Residence

3 out of 5
Via D'Addozio 102 Matera MT
Book a stay at this business-friendly residence in Matera. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Fra i Sassi - Residence
Residence del Casalnuovo

Residence del Casalnuovo

Via Casalnuovo 116/118 Matera MT
Stay at this residence in Matera. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches ...
Residence del Casalnuovo
Residence San Pietro Barisano

Residence San Pietro Barisano

Rione San Biagio 52/56 Matera MT
Stay at this apartment in Matera. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Residence San Pietro Barisano
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Matera

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very friendly city! Clean, Historic, Great Food. Loved meeting everyone along our way. Probably my new favorite city in Italy!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Matera is an amazing town with excellent dining and cultural opportunities.

5/5 - Excellent

Ranjit

Most unique

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Matera is an amazing place and can see why it is a World Heritage site. To stay here you need to be able to do lots of steps and climbing so bring good shoes since you will do many steps to have to get too and from hotel room.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

One of the most interesting and memorable stops of our trip.

5/5 - Excellent

AliceFornsri

An experience beyond expectations We were totally blown away by this city and all it offered in natural beauty. An amazing treat to have as a memory.

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