With just four rooms, La Dimora di Metello has a warm welcoming feel that makes guests feel at home even in the maze-like walls of the Sassi of Matera. The location within the sassi allows guests to fully experience the intricate stone maze of steps and walkways that connect the cave dwelling to each other just as they have for centuries. The views from the property are equally impressive, with the gray and taupe stone structures of the ancient town visible from the pretty stone balcony.
The four rooms of the hotel have masterfully combined modern minimalist design with the characterful, rough-hewn rock walls of the sassi. In each room smooth plaster walls are cut away in areas to reveal the stone underneath. Arched ceilings of pale rock add a characterful touch and remind visitors that their cave rooms have been dwellings for early residents of Matera since ancient times. In the morning breakfast is served at a communal table with traditional Italian breakfast fare. There is a small spa on site as well which guests can reserve in advance.
OUR OPINION:
For a friendly sense of hospitality, we love the welcoming feel of La Dimora di Metello. We also like the appealing blend of modern style with cave walls in the four rooms of the property.
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Rooms
La Dimora di Metello is centrally located in the Sassi of Matera. Overlooking the city, the hotel is housed entirely within the caves. The area is criss-crossed by a multitude of stairs which connect the different areas of the sassi to one another, just as they did in ancient times. The sights of Matera are accessible from the hotel as are restaurants for an evening meal or a quick lunch.
Location
La Dimora di Metello is centrally located in the Sassi of Matera. Overlooking the city, the hotel is housed entirely within the caves. The area is characterized by a multitude of stairs which connect the different areas of the sassi to one another, just as they did in ancient times. The sights of Matera are accessible from the hotel as are restaurants for an evening meal or a quick lunch.聽
Food and drink
A typical breakfast is served in the mornings in a small breakfast room where guests eat family style at one large table. In nice weather tables can also be set up on a stone balcony with views out over the city. While there is no restaurant in the hotel, there are dining options just outside of the property which can be reached on foot in just a few minutes.
Facilities and activities
A small spa area can be pre-booked.
Tour ideas in Matera
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at La Dimora di Metello as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Matera walking tour with tasting lunch
Matera walking tour with tasting lunch
In southern Italy鈥檚 Matera, you can explore cave dwellings and medieval churches in a city cut into the soft volcanic rock of a river canyon. This private half-day tour reveals much about the city's history, its people and the conditions that forced its evacuation.
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Matera and nearby places
- Puglia 44 kilometers away
- Alberobello 55 kilometers away
- Fasano 66 kilometers away
- Ostuni 82 kilometers away
- Lecce 137 kilometers away
- The Amalfi Coast 170 kilometers away
- Otranto 170 kilometers away
- Pompeii 179 kilometers away
- Sorrento 189 kilometers away
- Herculaneum 192 kilometers away