The trendy city of Matera is full of attractions, such as Palombaro Lungo and Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, and is loved for its spas and churches.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches— just one of the monuments in central Matera.
Statue of Christ the Redeemer is just one of the landmarks located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Santa Caterina, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Cathedral of Matera— just one of the monuments in central Sasso Caveoso. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the churches in the area.
Imagine strolling along Port of Maratea for some great waterfront pics. It's located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Maratea.
If you carry on walking you'll get to Fiumicello for some more water views.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Metaponto Beach, located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from central Metaponto. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at The Philosophical Beach, Ti Blu Spiaggia, and La Spiaggetta.
If visiting museums in Sasso Caveoso are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario, located in the heart of town. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the churches in the area. If you want to see more of the museums in Sasso Caveoso, you can easily walk to National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata or Museo della Scultura Contemporanea.
Check out reviews of Basilicata hotels guests love
Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Fabulous hotel right beside the Duomo/Cathedral in Matera. The rooftop terrace overlooked the old Sassi and the town. Room was lovely and comfortable. Staff were all very friendly and helpful"
"The rooms on the 6 floor are very noisy at night because of the roof terrace and they moved furniture late at night. For the price we pay it’s not very nice"
"We loved our stay at here. Hotel is in a great location with an amazing view on the ravine and the oldest part of Matera. Restaurants in walking distance and well placed within the city. Staff was SUPER helpful, even helping us through a crazy situation when our rental car was almost towed from the free parking because of a misunderstanding about when it would close for the city to mow. Thank goodness their shuttle driver was there to translate the situation to the police! They even offered to pay the ticket we got since they had suggested this parking (not knowing that the city would be closing it to mow). Breakfast was great with a variety of options from proteins to pastries. The only thing I would suggest to the hotel is adding a dehumidifier to each cave room. There was a bit of a musty smell in the room and it was quite humid making the linens feel almost damp. I’m sure this is normal for a cave, but I do think a dehumidifier would help! Beds were very comfortable and ac worked well. Overall a fabulous stay!"
"It is close to Piazza Caveoso where you don’t have to drag luggage all over the city. If you bring a car and park it in one of the Parcheggios, typically they provide transportation to the hotel for a fee. The hotel is cozy, great ambiance and great breakfast!!! Has a great location to many places in the city."
"All it was an excellent location. You are right in the heart of the Old Town. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly If I had a negative it would be the lack of in room copy period and do not follow Google map directions as it will lead you in the wrong direction"
"Very helpful staff. Arranged transfers and collected us and our bags and took them to the hotel. The room was sizeable and the breakfast was great. Would recommend!"
"Matera was a surprised beautiful town. be ready to climb steps no other way to go around it. the hotel is very well located and very organized it was a unexpected pleasure"
"Our room was tagged as "separate" on the Locanda San Martino website but it doesn't explain how "separate"!
To get to breakfast, we had to climb 2 stories of stone steps, walk 5 minutes to the main entrance, and walk down 2 flights. Returning meant repeating in reverse.
Anyone reserving a room marked "separate" should know what they are getting into."