Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk
Cathedral of Matera - 6 min walk
Palombaro Lungo - 6 min walk
Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 10 min walk
Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 11 min drive
Getting around
Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 55 min drive
Gravina Station - 28 min drive
Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 29 min drive
Castellaneta Station - 34 min drive
Matera Centrale Railway Station - 12 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
I due Sassi - 7 min walk
San Biagio - 5 min walk
Ristorante da Nico - 2 min walk
Osteria La Vigna del Mare - 5 min walk
Monkey Drink House - 6 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fra i Sassi - Residence
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Fra i Sassi - Residence. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 11 AM. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is close by: Matera Centrale Railway Station is only 12 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Italian, Russian
At a glance
Property size
7 units
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 20 per day)
On-site valet parking (EUR 10 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
Valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Fridge
Electric kettle
Dining
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM–11 AM
1 bar
Minibar
Room service available
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: EUR 20.0 per night
Bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Bidet
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital service
Outdoor areas
Rooftop terrace
Terrace
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
meeting rooms
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
EUR 25 per accommodation per stay
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Free newspapers
Front desk (limited hours)
Free bottled water
Banquet hall
Mosquito nets
Location highlights
In the historical district
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
7 rooms
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 80 per person (one-way)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 20 per day
Valet parking costs EUR 10 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT077014A102353001
Also known as
Fra i Sassi
Fra i Sassi Matera
Fra i Sassi Residence
Fra i Sassi Residence Matera
Fra i Sassi - Residence Matera
Fra i Sassi - Residence Residence
Fra i Sassi - Residence Residence Matera
Frequently asked questions
Does Fra i Sassi - Residence offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fra i Sassi - Residence does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Fra i Sassi - Residence?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Fra i Sassi - Residence?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 20 per day. Valet parking costs EUR 10 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Fra i Sassi - Residence?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 80 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fra i Sassi - Residence?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Fra i Sassi - Residence and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Fra i Sassi - Residence like?
Fra i Sassi - Residence is a short 1-minute walk from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and 2 minutes' walk from Convent of Sant'Agostino.
Fra i Sassi - Residence Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Charming hotel in center of Sassi
Wonderful charming hotel in the heart of the Sassi. The breakfast was phenomenal
Archana
Archana, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
The location and the view was amazing
Pimjai
Pimjai, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2024
Great stay in Matera
Very nice place in Matera! Very convenient to restaurants and the center of the beautiful city.
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2024
John
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2024
Wonderful room, breakfast , location , air conditioning, nearby oustanding food and host reception!
sandeep
sandeep, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
Amazing
Stunning spot. Great hotel. Lovely people.
Colin
Colin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Beautiful city, great hotel, nice room, nice people, tasty breakfast. Perfect stay!!
Khalil
Khalil, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Ti-An
Ti-An, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
Gorgeous stay in the Sassi, wonderful staff and breakfast with cafes and restaurants all close by.
Mary
Mary, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2024
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
the location is incredible, with beautiful view of Sasso Caveoso
LUIS
LUIS, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 May 2024
Clean and spacious, well located, if you can find it. Forget use of GPS/google maps. Hotel doesn’t give you great directions/support and hard to reach. Probably similar properties same value but a little better. Bed was awful. Bathroom unnecessarily huge, tub ginormous and hard to get into, terrible hand shower. Breakfast was good. Beautiful, unique town, a must see!!
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Great all around, highly recommend
Arthur
Arthur, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2024
Wow! Views and great stay.
Most friendly place we stayed in italy. Lovely rooms. Fantastic breakfast.
Piper
Piper, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Two days of heaven in Matera
This is an amazing place to stay, with an amazing view of the ancient city and an amazing staff to attend to your every need. Having the morning meal in their breakfast room gives you a taste of what its like to live in a cave (well, a well-appointed cave). I highly recommend staying here!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Apr 2024
Location location location! With an amazing view!
Hotel has an amazing location. Breakfast is exquisite and rooms are very comfortable. Location of the hotel is PERFECT and it has an amazing view.
Please have in mind that front desk of the hotel closes (we were not told and we were surprised when no one was in the front desk starting 8pm). You have to coordinate the transportation to the parking lot the day before so dont forget!
ANDREA
ANDREA, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 2024
Comfortable but very poor communications
Finding the property was nearly impossible. Directions From staff or incomplete. After locking for a long time in the area. A staff member came to meet us. They could solve this easily by providing a QR code for Google Maps.
Joseph and Gizelda
Joseph and Gizelda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2024
Was very happy with the location, staff was extremely helpful. Breakfast was great, room was very comfortable
Amazing experience.
Would definitely go back!!
mary
mary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2024
Incredible Cave stay in beautiful Matera
Absolutely incredible cave hotel in the heart of Sassi in Matera. What an amazing experience. They also brought us aperol spritz to our room with snacks. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Didn’t want to leave.
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2023
A really charming hotel with very friendly staff.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2023
An excellent place to stay in Matera
First of all, we had a few issues with our travel arrangements. The hotel was very accommodating and made several phone calls on our behalf. We were very impressed. The location is in the heart of the old town so very convenient for sightseeing. The room was spacious and comfortable. A huge bathroom was built into an old cave. We had ample choice for breakfast. Overall, highly recommended
David
David, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2023
Really loved the terrace nice view and good breakfast would definitely go back again
jael
jael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2023
Great place to stay right in the heart of Matera Sassi. Staff is very welcoming, good breakfast. Only drawback was the a/c as it did not produce enough cold air to cool the room.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2023
Fabulous and Fascinating Place
Beautiful property with a fantastic location in the Sassi. Clean and luxurious rooms. Absolutely wonderful breakfast and coffee. We don’t speak Italian- so the young woman who spoke English at our evening check in was super helpful.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2023
This is a cave hotel. Our room was on the top floor inside a cave. The view from our room faced the old town of Matera. It was spectacular. Breakfast offered a great variety of food, coffee made for you, fresh! The staff was so friendly. High recommended.
Please note, if you are driving into Matera, you will need to park in a nearby garage, and catch the shuttle to this hotel. This area is steep and roads uneven, therefore you need good walking shoes.