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Boutique Hotel
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A stone cave where centuries-old aesthetics combine with modern amenities and impeccable service.
Suspended over Matera’s spectacular Sassi, with their intricate maze of Stone Age cave-dwellings, medieval tufa houses and Baroque palazzi, the hotel is within the pedestrianised zone of this unique town on Southern Italy. One of Italy’s UNESCO Heritage site, Matera has gone from a place of extreme poverty to a European Capital of Culture over just a few decades and now offers galleries, restaurants, cafes, clubs, and museums.
A truly unique boutique hotel set in UNESCO-listed Matera, in the heart of Southern Italy. After a renovation which lasted over 10 years, the original Sassi have been completely refurbished while preserving their natural appearance and leaving the eroded golden tufa walls to speak for themselves.
The result is a unique cultural project born to bring hospitality experience outside the schematics, not classifiable as "stars" and far from any traditional concept of luxury. The 18 rooms are pervaded by a monastic simplicity: no televisions, minibars, rugs or curtains and mainly no plastic. Rustic wooden tables, original benches, candles and lanterns create a simple, purist atmosphere that cannot be found elsewhere and that represent the luxury of emotions.
On arrival, the friendly professional team will give you a brief but fascinating explanation of the history of these ancient and sacred caves, that you can further explore following the network of walks, hikes and secret paths that depart from this one-of-a-kind hotel.
A romantic cave hotel where past meets present in the most spectacular setting.
Suspended over Matera’s spectacular Sassi, with their intricate maze of Stone Age cave-dwellings, medieval tufa houses and Baroque palazzi, the hotel is within the pedestrianised zone of this unique town on Southern Italy. One of Italy’s UNESCO Heritage site, Matera has gone from a place of extreme poverty to a European Capital of Culture over just a few decades and now offers galleries, restaurants, cafes, clubs, and museums.
A truly unique boutique hotel set in UNESCO-listed Matera, in the heart of Southern Italy. After a renovation which lasted over 10 years, the original Sassi have been completely refurbished while preserving their natural appearance and leaving the eroded golden tufa walls to speak for themselves.
The result is a unique cultural project born to bring hospitality experience outside the schematics, not classifiable as "stars" and far from any traditional concept of luxury. The 18 rooms are pervaded by a monastic simplicity: no televisions, minibars, rugs or curtains and mainly no plastic. Rustic wooden tables, original benches, candles and lanterns create a simple, purist atmosphere that cannot be found elsewhere and that represent the luxury of emotions.
On arrival, the friendly professional team will give you a brief but fascinating explanation of the history of these ancient and sacred caves, that you can further explore following the network of walks, hikes and secret paths that depart from this one-of-a-kind hotel.
A romantic cave hotel where past meets present in the most spectacular setting.
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Restaurants
Nearest Restaurants & Shops - 5min walk
Sassi di Matera - 5min walk
Matera Centre - 5min walk
Bari - 1h drive
Naples - 3h drive
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Grotte della Civita, Matera
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Essenza offers three villa rental packages to ensure all guests' needs are met. The Essential Package includes daily housekeeping. The Classic Package also includes our Travel Planner Services. Our Premium Package includes a full time host throughout your stay as well as other benefits such as airport fast track and American breakfast daily.
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