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Palazzo degli Abati

4.0 star property
Travelers step into history in Matera's ancient streets, fueling their adventures with a hearty breakfast before borrowing bicycles to discover hidden corners

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Palazzo degli Abati in Matera's historic center offers rooftop terrace breakfasts. Nearby is the Convent of Sant'Agostino. Guests enjoy the onsite bar/deli and laundry facilities after sightseeing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Grotta) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room (Grotta)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite (Grotta)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite Deluxe ( Grotta) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Junior Suite Deluxe ( Grotta)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Suite (Grotta) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite (Grotta)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Suite Deluxe(Grotta) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite Deluxe(Grotta)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Suite Junior Deluxe | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Suite Junior Deluxe

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Matera, Palazzo degli Abati is in the city centre. Notable landmarks in the area include Convent of Sant'Agostino and Palombaro Lungo, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Museo della Scultura Contemporanea. San Giovanni Battista Church and Museo Nazionale Ridola are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Matera travel guide
Map
via San Pietro Barisano 27, Matera, MT, 75100

What's nearby

  • The Sassi di Matera are ancient cavedwellings in the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata. Situated in the old town, they are composed of the Sasso Caveoso and the laterSasso Barisano. Here, the Sasso Barisano.
    Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
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    Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Convent of Sant'Agostino
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cathedral of Matera
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palombaro Lungo
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Matera Centrale Railway Station
    13 min walk
  • Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Osteria Al Casale
    5 min walk
  • Le Botteghe
    4 min walk
  • Antica Pasticceria Caffé Schiuma
    5 min walk
  • OHIMÈ matera
    5 min walk
  • Oi Marì
    5 min walk

About this property

Palazzo degli Abati

Upscale guest house remodelled in 2022 and located near Cathedral of Matera
Located close to Convent of Sant'Agostino and San Giovanni Battista Church, Palazzo degli Abati provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Crialoss, the on-site bistro. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Palazzo degli Abati have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Crialoss

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70 per room (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 IT077014A102752001

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Palazzo degli Abati Guesthouse Matera
Palazzo degli Abati Guesthouse
Palazzo degli Abati Matera
Palazzo degli Abati Hotel
Palazzo degli Abati Matera
Palazzo degli Abati Hotel Matera

Frequently asked questions

Is Palazzo degli Abati pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Palazzo degli Abati?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palazzo degli Abati?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Palazzo degli Abati provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 70 per room applies.

Where is Palazzo degli Abati located?

Located in the heart of Matera, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Convent of Sant'Agostino and San Giovanni Battista Church. Palombaro Lungo and Cathedral of Matera are also within 10 minutes. Matera Centrale Railway Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Palazzo degli Abati Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at this hotel was one of the most memorable occasions! The staff was great, the room we stayed in was truly awesome; we would do that again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was gorgeous and clean. The room and view from the property was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and provided a lot of information about the city and about out specific room and the history. Definitely recommend staying here if you will be in Matera.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best and most romantic stay at this ultra modern boutique hotel built inside real caves and a terrace view of Sassi to die for. Outstanding location, super clean, large rooms with every possible amenity, awesome breakfast and very very nice staff. We would come back again and May be spend a whole week
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fiancé and i had an incredible experience at this property - we wished we had stayed longer than just one night! We were welcomed with welcome drinks up on the rooftop overlooking the beautiful Sassi di Matera. The staff was so friendly and helpful with recommendations as needed. The room we stayed in was a cave room - so cool and updated with AC and everything! Our room was near the reception which initially had us nervous but it was actually very quiet. We loved the walkability and the convenience! The parking situation - which could have been difficult with the rules of cars in Matera - was made very simple with scheduled departures and felt very safe. Overall, we had a great experience and only complaint is that we wish we stayed longer! Thank you to the kind staff here as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Excellent location and views. Nice rooms and excellent breakfast. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT PLACE, AMAZING BREAKFAST, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MATERA.

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! We felt like kings and queens after staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the room/hotel. It was a very unique experience sleeping in a "cave". We would definitely stay there again, and strongly recommend it to anybody.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Divine

This hotel is in the best location in the sassi area, the rooms are heavenly. Views over the town are spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in a wonderful historic city

What an amazing place! This hotel is located on a cliff overlooking the ravine that bisects the historic town. The views are spectacular and it is convenient to many good restaurants. The staff is excellent and very helpful. A very good breakfast is served in a cave restaurant/bar above the hotel. Matera is worth a long visit; there is so much to see and do. We loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay with a fantastic view

The kindest staff! So accommodating and helpful. Also you just can’t beat the view and the history of the place. It was breath taking and I would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay here! Antonella was super friendly and helpful both leading up to our stay and helping us plan our arrival and the options for parking (which are complex). She explained some history of the hotel and gave us a detailed map to tour the city. It was like having our own pre tour guide! The room was very clean, beautifully decorated with very comfortable beds and welcome air conditioning during a heat wave. A great location within the Sassi to walk around the historical centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Palazzo Degli Abati

Perfect stay in a small but wonderful hotel. Lovely Antonella ensured everything was just right. Located in great spot in the Sassi. Loved everything about it. They also have someone to come and valet park your car. This is incredibly important and will not realize this until you are there. The Sassi is a ZTL area where cars are not allowed .would return in a second!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique cave room

Unique cave room that was well appointed. Though the bathroom was not physically in the bedroom it only had a frosted swinging glass door so not soundproof from bedroom. Sink for bathroom was in the bedroom that was ok with me but my husband did not like this layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

The hotel is well situated, within the walking distance to the main Matera attractions. The room is spacious but need some better cleanup (a lot of marks on the covers of the sofa and bed; the floor has not been vacuumed; ants in the bedroom and bathroom). The breakfast with a multiple selection of cakes, some yoghurts and limited cheese/ham/fruit option. The bar outside space is available to hotel guests and people coming from outside. Often the tables outside were taken or booked so count enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

gaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bel hôtel, emplacement, idéal, et vous pouvez dormir dans une grotte Mais c’est très compliqué pas, c’est notifié quand vous avez des valises c’est vraiment pas simple car il y a plein de marches d’escalier de plus douche qui vous projette directement dessus. Donc vous inonder complètement la salle de bain et ils ont fait un système de détecteur quand vous allez dans la salle de bain ou si vous allez aux toilettes la nuit vous réveillez tout le monde et vous ne pouvez pas faire autrement. Le Bar le soir service pas très convivial mais vu exceptionnel et petit déjeuner pareil vue exceptionnel mais petit déjeuner à revoir il manque proposition d’eau, plat ou autre et jus de fruit très artificiels Mais dans l’ensemble, bel endroit très bien rénové qu’on recommande quand même
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estadia incrível tipo caverna mesmo, bem legal. Só o banheiro que precisa de um pouco de privacidade e o chuveiro que deixa a desejar pelo dormi, molha bem o banheiro. Precisa ser feito algumas adequações poucas. O café é excepcional. Atendimento maravilhoso e vista sensacional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Besser geht kaum

An diesem Hotel gibt es nichts auszusetzen: die Suite mit integrierter Grabungstätte, die Ausstattung, der Blick von der Terrasse auf Sassi, der Service ... Das alles hat seinen Preis, aber dieser ist es wert.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in the old town of Matera, and unique to stay in a "cave room". The property has been renovated very tastefully and the highlight is the property patio and bistro (Crialoss) is perfectly located overlooking the old town. The menu of the bistro is excellent and so are the drinks! The owners, Vita, Antonella, and Giuseppe are very attentive and take the opportunity to ensure all guests are enjoying their stay. Antonella and her staff assisted with reservations to recommended restaurants and all were very enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to stay at this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible View and Experience

Absolutely incredible experience - my receptionist called ahead to make sure I was not lost before check-in ended in the evening, offered complimentary water upon my arrival and helped fill out a map of areas to tour and visit. Room was incredibly unique, extremely comfortable and featured an incredible view! Definitely intend on returning in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for exploring the old town. Amazing view and wonderful staff. Room is large and bed comfortable. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely bedroom, spotlessly clean, comfy bed, nice bathroom, good wifi. Lovely staff who were very helpful. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WOW !

Wow what a beautiful Hotel ! Amazing location , Great staff and breakfast . Its everything you would imagine and more . Great Spot !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded Expectations.

This was a very nice stay with wonderful views of the Sassi. The breakfast was great (continental) with the breads and bakery goods made that morning. The owner (current and former resident of the Sassi) and the staff did everything to make the stay exceptional. While parking was off site (10 min drive from hotel) it was very well organized - shuttle was there for you when you got to the parking - parking was indoors and the shuttle was there for you when you were ready to return to you vehicle. Door to door - no stops to pick up others on the way.
Night scene from front on Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021