La Dimora di Metello – Boutique Hotels Matera
Boutique Hotel La Dimora di Metello
to enjoy your chic retreat in the heart of 'Sassi' in Matera
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Style Modern design
Setting Stylish caves
Why visit us Our beautiful rooms
Price from €130/night
La Dimora di Metello is a small and boutique hotel with an excellent location in the historic center of Matera. You can feel you are sleeping in the cave but there is no musty odor or feeling of darkness. All the rooms are full of natural light and fresh air with stunning views.
You will be redirected to the hotel website to book with no fee/commission
THE HOTEL: Boutique Hotel La Dimora di Metello is hosted in historic 'Sassi' which are caves in the old center of Matera. The beautifully designed hotel was opened 4 years ago after a major renovation which linked together five caves. There is a panoramic terrace with stunning views of the city.
Here you will find everything you would dream about!
THE OWNER: The hotel is run by the local Elisabetta who returned to Matera after having worked in Milan for 20 years. She is willing to go out of her way to assist her guests and has created a wonderful ambiance. All her staff is attentive and gracious: they are happy to share tips about restaurants, trattorias and can also book English speaking local guides to explore the city.
THE ROOMS: The 5 rooms are delightful, spotless, comfortable, and full of natural light and fresh air. There is no musty odor or feeling of darkness that exists in some of the cave hotels thank the clever design. In fact, every room has its access from the back-corridor excavated in the deeper side of the cave and french doors open to the panoramic terrace which guarantees good ventilation. All are furnished with a striking minimalistic modern design that delivers an incredible atmosphere inside the authentic caves. All the rooms are air-conditioned and have mini-bars and Wi-Fi.
THE FOOD: The buffet breakfast is generous and absolutely delicious, lots of local specialties to try. It is served on the terrace with spectacular views.
THE ICING ON THE CAKE: Enjoy the view of Matera out of season. The atmosphere when the Sassi is lit up and almost deserted is magic.
LOCATION: La Dimora di Metello is located right in the heart of sasso Barisano, in the old center of Matera, in the middle of it all. It is an excellent base to walk and explore the city.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO: Explore the impressive cave homes where people used to live until only 60 years ago! Old Matera is divided into 4 areas (one of them is still closed to tourists and used as set for movies) and it takes 3 hours to be explored. The city hosts 150 frescoed churches and thousands of houses excavated into the rocks where people and animals used to live together. Visit the Casa-Grotta and then reach the baroque Cathedral decorated with marble and gold. Then go hiking to the 'Parco Murgia Timone' and explore the ancient churches perched on the Gravina's cliff. Visit the abandoned city of Craco (1 hour by car) which has become a popular filming location. Explore the Val d'Itria visiting Alberobello, Castellana Caves, Locorotondo, Martina Franca (1-2 hours away). Enjoy a wine degustation and try a cooking class to learn to prepare the popular Matera bread.
GOOD TO KNOW: Valet parking is available for €20 per day. You certainly do not need the car to explore the city but you do to visit the Murgia Natural Park.
You will be redirected to the hotel website to book with no fee/commission
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