Perched near Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, Il Casale di Maria offers a warm welcome with breakfast and an airport shuttle. Connect to WiFi, explore nearby viewpoints, or get assistance from multilingual staff.
Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cathedral of Matera - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Convent of Sant'Agostino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 17 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI) - 67 min drive
Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 29 min drive
Gravina Station - 30 min drive
Castellaneta Station - 36 min drive
Matera Centrale Railway Station - 15 min walk
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Restaurants
Osteria Al Casale - 1 min walk
Monkey Drink House - 4 min walk
San Biagio Caffè - 7 min walk
Ristorante Stano - 6 min walk
Oi Marì - 2 min walk
About this property
Il Casale di Maria
Il Casale di Maria offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches. Free breakfast is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi. Public transportation is close by: Matera Centrale Railway Station is just 15 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby restaurant, located 131 feet (40 meters) away.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT077014B40242484001
Also known as
Il Casale di Maria Matera
Il Casale di Maria Guesthouse
Il Casale di Maria Guesthouse Matera
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Il Casale di Maria?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Il Casale di Maria?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Il Casale di Maria and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking.
What's the area around Il Casale di Maria like?
Il Casale di Maria is a short 4-minute walk from Convent of Sant'Agostino and 5 minutes' walk from Cathedral of Matera.
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Reviews
Il Casale di Maria Reviews
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Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.8
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
The manager Dominica is very helpful and professional. The location is great.
You
You, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
It’s a very nice cave hotel that is very conveniently located to explore the old Matera on foot. It is safe and quiet at night. There is also a very good restaurant right outside the door Dominica was absolutely wonderful. She came to meet me all the way at the airport, even though my flight was delayed and I didn’t arrive until the evening. She also gave me a detailed information on what to see in the town, the most important landmarks, where to go for nice views, where to go out to eat, etc. She essentially provided me with the whole itinerary for my 3 day stay on Matera, which was incredibly helpful. Throughout my stay, Domenica was very helpful and a pleasure to communicate with. I would definitely recommend this unique hotel.
Inna
Inna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2026
The cave room was very well maintained and clean. We enjoyed our stay. Domenica was very responsive to all our questions prior to our arrival. She was very welcoming and gave us a lot of tips and recommendations on how to make the most of our short stay in magical Matera.
Dinkar Umesh
Dinkar Umesh, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2023
The property was great, and Domenica went out of her way to provide us all the help she could during our stay there! Would definitely recommend if staying in Matera!
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Fantastic hospitality. Very helpful and accommodating hostess! What a phenomenal place!
Alison E
Alison E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
If you’re looking for a truly unique and memorable experience. I highly recommend staying at Casale di Maria in Matera. Domenica goes above and beyond with her attentive and welcoming service. She offers great tips on getting around town, where to go, and the best restaurants to try. It was an unforgettable stay - unlike any other hotel I’ve visited.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
It is very unique because is a real cave but with all the modern facilities. The host are great Domenica and Walter are extremely helpful and nice. Next to hotel there is an excellent restaurant with the typical food for lunch and dinner and very nice people also “da Nico”. We highly recommend and we will stay again in the future.
Miguel
Miguel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Hands down the best and coolest experience I’ve ever had. The location is awesome. The young ladies that works there was outstanding. She would make reservations for us and mapped out all the areas to go see! The room
Was spotless and is a real cave room.
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2023
Amazing find in Matera
I stayed on short notice at Casale di Maria and I couldn't have been happier with my choice. The room was very charming and unique - in one of the historic sassi (cave hewn into the rocks) but with all the modern amenities you could wish for.
I had parked a long way away but Walter, the owner, gave me a ride to my car and guided me to a parking spot near the house where I could park without getting a ticket till the next morning. Domenica, who manages the property day-to-day, stayed in online contact to make sure there were no language difficulties. She also was very helpful with tips and restaurant recommendations.
The next morning I could get breakfast in a little cafe across the road. All in all a perfect stay in the heart of the historic sassi district.
Andreas
Andreas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Originalité et lieu très pittoresque : l’hôtel est aménagé dans une grotte en plein cœur de la ville ancienne de Matera. Il est joliment décoré et d’une propreté exemplaire.
L’accueil de Domenica est tout simplement extraordinaire. Celle-ci a parfaitement organisé notre séjour et trouvé une visite guidée spécialement pour nous au coucher de soleil ainsi qu’une visite le lendemain en tuk-tuk. Elle nous a recommandé un excellent restaurant à quelques pas de son établissement. Grâce à elle, notre séjour à Matera a été exceptionnel.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Excellente étape, originale et confortable
Formidable accueil avec de nombreux conseils pour visiter Matera, très belle chambre confortable et originale
Seul bémol le petit déjeuner qui mériterait d'être un peu plus copieux
Isabelle
Isabelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Excelente hotel e atendimento
O hotel fica dentro de Sassi é bem localizado. A experiência de dormir dentro de uma “caverna” é muito interessante. Domenica trabalha na recepção e é muito simpática, atenciosa e me deu inúmeras dicas maravilhosas de onde comer, turismo e bares. O quarto é grande, cama confortável. O banheiro é bem equipado e muito espaçoso. O café da manhã possui duas opções de lanche e o mesmo é deixado para você na recepção às 8:30h, para pega-lo quando você acordar, o que achei maravilhoso já que estamos de férias. Frigobar inclui água, suco e tem uma máquina de expresso.
Roberta
Roberta, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2023
Eccellente
Ci siamo trovati benissimo. La location é nel cuore dei sassi di Matera; la stanza é bella, spaziosa, nuova e pulita. Il servizio é accogliente e caloroso. Domenica é molto premurosa, ci ha « guidati » nell’organizzazione del nostro soggiorno, dal parcheggio, a itinerari da fare in autonomia a piedi, a visite guidate. Grazie!
Lo raccomando e ci tornerei!
Se posso dare un unico spunto di miglioramento, a mio avviso sarebbe da rivedere la colazione, che é affidata a un bar vicino all’alloggio. Nel nostro caso la colazione era limitata a un caffè o cappuccino e cornetto o focaccia, all’aperto (con la pioggia, sotto l’ombrellone) o al chiuso ma con tutte le porte aperte. Inoltre non viene fatto servizio al tavolo… nei vari bar e ristoranti che abbiamo provato a Matera e in Basilicata di certo non mancano accoglienza, servizio e cibo in abbondanza quindi siamo stati un po’ delusi. É l’unica cosa che si potrebbe migliorare, per il resto tutto al top
Grazie e a presto
Arianna
Arianna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2022
Un posto meraviglioso all’interno del sasso Barisano! Camera curata e pulita!
La signora Domenica é una persona squisita, molto disponibile e gentile.
Grazie!
Alice
Alice, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2021
Tutto il personale è speciale!
Vera
Vera, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2021
Dormire in pieno comfort nei magici Sassi a Matera
Il Casale si trova all'interno del Sasso Barisano, quindi nel cuore di Matera. La struttura è di ottimo livello, camera (scavata nella roccia) ampia e confortevole, bagno ampio moderno e dotato di un'ottima doccia. La colazione (italiana) viene servita in un bar a pochi passi di distanza ed è di buona qualità. In zona non ci sono parcheggi, ma il gestore ci ha gentilmente prelevati e portati alla struttura. Sicuramente consigliato per assaporare la magia dei Sassi di Matera.
Fabio
Fabio, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2020
A beauitful hotel in the center of the old town and inside a cave. Modern, clean, very quiet and peaceful within the room. with amazing staff always willing to help. Good Breakfast. An easy 10-15 min walk to the train station. Would happliy stay again.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2020
Wow - A hidden gem nestled amongst the Sassi of Matera. We had a wonderful stay, which could not be faulted. Excellent location, beautiful and immaculately clean rooms and wonderful staff who took excellent care of us. They could not have been more helpful and accommodating. 10/10.
Highly recommend to anyone visiting the city.
Georgia
Georgia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2020
Fantastico
Posto stupendo ristrutturato benissimo. Accogliente e ben illuminato. Locato nel sasso barisano ti permette di vivere a pieno l'atmosfera nel cuore di Matera.