Matera Italy Hotels & Motels

Matera has become very popular among visitors because it was chosen by Mel Gibson to provide the backdrop for his movie 'The Passion of the Christ. With so many hotels in Matera, whether you come here for a business trip or a city break, you are sure to enjoy all that this place has to offer, including outdoor performances, amazing gastronomy and other attractions. Matera is a well-known city of the 'sassi, of the rupestrian churches and of the natural areas that preserves an unique habitat.

Budget stay in Matera

If you are traveling to Matera but want to stay on budget, there are various cheap hotels and guest houses which offer basic rooms for a great price. The below are the top two hotels in Matera offering budget accommodation. Hotel La Corte Matera features free Wi-Fi and elegantly furnished rooms with parquet floors all 2 km from Matera. Free parking is provided at this hotel. Rooms have white-themed decor and are air conditioned. Each room has a minibar, flat-screen TV and a fully fitted private bathroom with a shower. Hotel Nazionale Matera is on Via Nazionale, the main road to Matera historic center, just 3 minutes away. Parking is free, upon reservation. The spacious rooms of Nazionale Hotel have free Wi-Fi, Sky TV and a complete set of toiletries.

Top class hotels

If you are looking for a vibrant, stylish and an elegant accommodation then look no further than two hotels in Matera where you can relax after long day and indulge in luxury. The two luxury hotels offer a range of leisure and entertainment facilities that will exceed your expectations. Basilliani Hotel Matera is set in the Sasso Caveoso archaeological area of Matera. It offers modern rooms set in ancient buildings, all overlooking prehistoric caves in the Parco Archeologico delle Chiese Rupestri. The Basiliani features spacious, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and private bathroom. Each room has a modern design and an independent entrance. Palace Hotel Matera is in Matera city center, just a 5-minute walk from the ancient cave dwellings called The Sassi. The hotel offers free private parking. Rooms at the Hotel Palace feature modern furnishings, air conditioning, minibar and satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Must do things in Matera

When choosing your hotel in Matera, you need to think what you would like to do and whether you mind staying far from the main attractions and points of interest. Matera is the first city in the south of Italy to have been included as a UNESCO World Heritage site. If you love walking, then Matera is a perfect city break destination. After a long day, you should pay a visit to the famous restaurant žTratoria Lucana which serves traditional Italian dishes and is popular for its friendly staff.