We stayed two nights in Matera at Fra I Sassi. It was a fantastic hotel in a perfect location in the Sassi. The view from our room’s own terrace was absolutely breathtaking. The room was in a restored cave but modern, beautiful and spotless. The property was peaceful and secure. All the staff were lovely, and breakfast was super. We used the parking and transport service offered by the hotel and it was worth the extra cost. Matera is magical and so is this hotel!

Location of hotel is right in the centre of Sassi. Staff very friendly. The breakfast was amazing with a great selection of food, probably one of the best I have had in an Italian Hotel. Aperitivo in the evening came with so much stuzzuchini (nibbles served with your drink) that we had to push out our dinner booking by an hour :-). Highly recommend this hotel!

This place has it all. Stay in a cave but also have a window and a view. We stayed in room 11 which is one of the cave suites. We had our own terrace and amazing view. Staff couldn’t be nicer. So lovely. And the breakfast!!! Amazing !!! Perfect location to visit restaurants etc and walk to everything. Would stay again.

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Fra I Sassi is centrally located in Matera. The room was very spacious and it was an actual cave! The bed was very comfortable.

Just be aware that there are quite a few steps at this property and in Matera in general! The room was very dark as the only natural light came from the glass in the front door. That's to be expected in a cave but it became a little oppressive after 3 days

Everything! It was my dream , to stay in such a hotel, with vault rooms, curved in the limestone, it was an extraordinary experience!the breakfast was delicious, rich,with local products .

That I couldn’t stay forever!

At a good location at Sasso Barisano, surrounded by great restaurants and just opposite the bus stop for busses going into the sassi. You can just take the bus from the bus or train station in Matera central to reach this hotel. Just a short 15 min ride. 15 min walk to new town where you can shop. The terrace outside our cave suite has a great view of Matera and it is just opposite the small piazza where one of the car chasing scenes of the last Bond's movie was made. Breakfast served was great as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They give recommendation of good restaurants and helped us with the reservation.

The location was phenomenal and we could find free parking nearby above the Sassi area. The view from the hotel was exceptional. The staff were communicative and kind enough to let me use their conference room for a 7am work call. The room was comfortable but felt a bit dated with some minor cracks and holes in the wall. There was a fridge with free sparking and still water which was replenished at the end of the day; as well as a kettle with tea instant coffee. The breakfast was absolutely brilliant with a wide range of savoury and sweet food including but not limited to: fried eggs, boiled eggs, assorted cold cut meats, hard cheese, soft cheese, foccacia, waffles, packaged toast, jam, croissants, fruit, cereal, bruschetta, yoghurt, made to order coffee and hot chocolate and juice. Cannot get over the breakfast view!

There were two single beds pushed together instead of a queen sized bed. For the price we paid, we would expect a basic comfort such as a queen sized bed. Room can get stuffy if you do not open the doors. We did not have any windos to air out the room.

The view over the Sassi and the interior design of the room. The breakfast was also great with local produced food.

The location is absolutely amazing, in the heart of old Matera, with a beautiful view on the old city and cathedral. The room is very unique, adopted former caves but very comfortable and nicely furnitured. The staff is very responsive and helpful. We loved breakfasts, very fresh and local food. I can say, the best breakfasts that we have experienced in Italy. We recommend to stay there and feel the unique atmosphere and climate of Matera. We will come back!

Location in the Sassi excellent for seeing Matera both day and evening. Close to some amazing restaurants.

As it is a cave room this meant that towels did not dry out after use. Would suggest they are changed daily. On day of departure we asked at reception whether the Sassi bus took card and was reassured that it did. However we found this not to be the case. Fortunately we had sufficient time to get to the train station to ensure arrival back in Bari for our flight. Information on buses needs amending with advice provided on where the nearest tabac is to purchase a ticket.