When you stay at Fra i Sassi - Residence in Matera, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Casa Grotta 'Once Upon a Time...'. .This residence is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Convent of Sant'Agostino.
Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Cathedral of Matera - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Convent of Sant'Agostino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Matera Centrale Railway Station - 15 min walk
Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 29 min drive
Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Osteria Al Casale - 3 min walk
Le Botteghe - 2 min walk
Monkey Drink House - 5 min walk
Oi Marì - 3 min walk
Osteria Pico - 4 min walk
About this property
Fra i Sassi - Residence
Fra i Sassi - Residence offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Take advantage of the residence's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
Valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
Dining
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Minibar
Room service (limited hours)
Bedrooms
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 20 per night
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Outdoor areas
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Meeting rooms
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Fee: EUR 25 per accommodation per stay
Service animals exempt from fees
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Free bottled water
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
In a historical district
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Mosquito nets
Fire extinguisher
General
7 units
Banquet hall
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per person (one-way)
Self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
Valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day
Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT077014A102353001
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
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
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Fra i Sassi
Fra i Sassi Matera
Fra i Sassi Residence
Fra i Sassi Residence Matera
Fra i Sassi - Residence Matera
Fra i Sassi - Residence Residence
Fra i Sassi - Residence Residence Matera
Fra i Sassi - Residence Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 351 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 351 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 351 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were beyond friendly and good recommendations for things to see and places to dine the area. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. The views here from your room and the many terraces are incredible!
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Fernando
Jan 12, 2026
Fernando
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nora E.
Traveled with family
Dec 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The breakfast is gorgeus!!
Nora E.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victor
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location
Victor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve Cheng Wen
Dec 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Matara is a beautiful place and the hotel is nice, clean and staffs are all friendly!
Spacious cave room with a nice bathroom within walking distance of everything. An excellent breakfast. Remember that you can’t park here and must park outside of the zone on the street. Matera is amazing.
False advertising that there was parking on location.
Joshua
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fabian
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
One Night in Matera!
The total experience was excellent. We were in Room 12 and the view was worth every penny. The staff were very nice and helpful. The coffee and breakfast in the morning were excellent. You must stay here!
Beautiful stay
Excellent service
Great location
Room magnificent overlooking I Sassi
Anna Maria
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful views
Hotel was great. Amazing views and the staff was excellent. We had a car and they sent lots of communication about how to reserve a spot in a nearby parking garage with a shuttle to the hotel. Lived the cave room and being in the heart of the historic area.
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
stewart
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice cave hotel. Cool room, very comfortable. 2 outdoor terraces with great Sassi views. Easy access by taxi, not many stairs. Well located for attractions and restaurants. Tasty home made breakfast items.Lovely staff. Enjoyable stay.
Parking is outside the historic area. Great service and breakfast. Very easy to get everywhere from there. The view from the front room was great and huge but a little bit noisy. I would recommend the hotel to friends and family.
Location was amazing with some of the best views of Matera. One can just enjoy from the comfort of the room in the private balcony or with just windows open. While we had to carry the luggage down to the property, proper research would have suggested the public transport that we could have been used to minimize the hassle.
Breakfast here was excellent with so many choices, including some fresh food.
Their offer to store luggage after checkout is a good option to avail.