Palazzo Degli Abati Hotel - Matera

Boutique hotel set inside the Matera Sassi UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering cave and palace rooms with panoramic terrace views

Accommodations & Unique Features

Palazzo Degli Abati combines cave rooms carved in rock and suites in an 18th-century building, preserving original elements like a baker's oven under a glass floor. The property sits inside the Matera Sassi area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with each room providing air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a private terrace that overlooks the Sassi valley.

Dining & Terrace

The on-site bistro serves a buffet breakfast with local products, and the panoramic terrace offers seating for meals and drinks with a view of the Sassi. Guests can order wine and champagne, while a snack bar and special diet menus are available upon request. The coffee house on site operates alongside the bistro, providing a space for morning coffee and afternoon snacks.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Caveoso cave churches, the MUSMA Museum, and the Tramontano Castle. Matera Train Station is 3 km away, with a bus stop 30 meters from the property. Metaponto Lido and the seaside are a 40-minute drive from Palazzo Degli Abati Hotel Matera.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides a concierge service, luggage storage, and a tour desk to assist with local excursions and travel arrangements. Airport shuttle and shuttle service are available, along with private parking arranged outside the Sassi with a complimentary van pickup. Bicycle rental, guided walking tours, and hiking activities are offered for exploring the historic area.

Guest Policies & Practical Information

The property is family-friendly with designated family rooms and soundproof rooms for quieter stays. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are included in the service offerings. A 24-hour security system with CCTV in common areas and key card access ensures guest safety.

• Location: Set in the Matera Sassi UNESCO World Heritage Site, 5 min walk to Caveoso churches
• Rooms: Cave rooms and 18th-century palace suites with private terraces available
• Dining: On-site bistro with buffet breakfast, snack bar, wine and champagne service
• Services: Concierge, tour desk, airport shuttle, private parking with van pickup
• Activities: Bicycle rental, guided walking tours, hiking, and boat tours to Metaponto Lido

Licence number: IT077014A102752001