Thymus Residence nei Sassi

Thymus Residence nei Sassi

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#7 of 93 guest houses in Matera
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.9 of 5 bubbles
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See why so many travellers make Thymus Residence nei Sassi their guest house of choice when visiting Matera. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.

Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Chiesa rupestre di San Pietro Barisano (0.0 mi) and Chiese rupestri Madonna delle Virtu e San Nicola dei Greci (0.1 mi), guests of Thymus Residence nei Sassi can easily experience some of Matera's most well known attractions.

As your “home away from home,” the guest house rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.

Guests have access to room service, baggage storage, and a coffee shop while staying at Thymus Residence nei Sassi. And, as an added convenience, there is street parking available to guests.

While you’re here, be sure to check out Burro Salato Crepes Et Galettes, one of the French restaurants that can be found in Matera, which is a short distance from Thymus Residence nei Sassi.

Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular architectural buildings, such as Cattedrale di Matera, La Casa di Ortega, and Palazzo dell'Annunziata.

At Thymus Residence nei Sassi, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Matera.

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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Private pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle tours
Walking tours
Children's television networks
Paid private parking nearby
Wifi
Coffee shop
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Taxi service
Couples massage
Full body massage
Steam room
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Room features
Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Whirlpool bathtub
Air purifier
Bathrobes
Safe
Sofa
Telephone
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Landmark view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
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Languages Spoken
English, Italian
LICENSE NUMBER
IT077014B402199001

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26 Via Casale, 75100, Matera Italy
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Andreia_LGC wrote a review Oct 2023
San Francisco, California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband and I stayed 2 nights at Thymus in Matera during our 18-day honeymoon in Italy. We loved our stay so much we wished we could've stayed longer.

About our room:
We booked the suite with the hot tub, and it was so spacious. It had everything we needed, including snacks and water for purchase. The area with the hot tub even had candles ready for a romantic night. The suite was located in a cave (grotta) that was equipped with HVAC to ensure the humidity stayed low in our suite.

About the service staff:
I can't overstate how accommodating and welcoming the staff treated us during our short stay. I can recall the name of the lady who helped us (she did mention she was originally from Albania), but she was so nice and gave us a tour of our room and even had a bottle of white wine (a gift from the hotel) chilled in the fridge for us. She also gave us recommendations for places to visit in Matera, booked our dinner reservations, and helped us book a taxi. There were a couple of other people that we interacted with who were also very nice and helpful. I believe they might have been the owners. During our checkout, we received a gift with local bread from the owners :).

About the ammenities we used:
The breakfast that was included with our stay was delicious. My husband loved the apple cake. I loved everything I tried, but I would agree that the apple cake was my favorite as well.
After 13 days in Italy, we needed to do laundry and had quite a bit of clothes to wash. Again, the receptionist helped us book a laundry service. It was about 20 euros and it was completed in a few hours.

About the location:
Thymus is centraly located within walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. One perk about the location is that it's only a few short steps uphill once you were in the Sassi. We took the shuttle from Bari aiport, and it dropped us off at Piazza Matteotte. We decided to walk to our hotel, which was about a 15-minute walk with two suitcases. The part that was rough was going down the steps to go into the Sassi. But it was manageable. After that, it was mostly flat or with few steps. You can book a taxi if you would rather not deal with taking your luggage in, not a very smooth pavement.

We loved our stay so much that we would love to come back, maybe during our 2 year anniversary :).
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Gabriel e Tomma... P wrote a review Nov 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic hotel in the stones of Matera if when you arrive we welcome timspiegano
Little history and they accompany you to the room that
They are very close to the rececption spacious rooms large bathrooms great breakfast if you don't know what to do I need a service they do their best to tell you where to go or what to do
The question and I would return?
Well to tell the truth I'd be right back
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Si chiamate perché goggle maps non è molto preciso a Matera
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epaste2018 wrote a review Jun 2022
Berkeley, California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in one of the deluxe suites which had a king size bed (or two twins), plus two single beds that were pull outs from very comfy chairs. The room was a large cave, and the bathroom a separate cave. It even had a glimpse into an ancient cistern below. There were two TVs, a mini fridge and snacks very reasonably priced, plus a gratis bottle of wine. I can't really say enough about how lovely this place is. The location is great, the middle of old Matera but an easy walk to all of it, and just a staircase away from a street where you can get a taxi. The staff, especially Manuela, were all fantastic, and super helpful and informative. Great breakfast selection of sweet and savory. You can eat in the small dining area or they will carry your selections to a table outside the room. It's all very private and I should mention the room was extremely quiet at night. At first we worried it would be stuffy (no windows in caves!) but there was a mechanical window high above the door that opened using a remote button for ventilation as well as security.
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Date of stay: May 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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John C wrote a review Oct 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Hotel room is in a cave with all the modern amenities, very clean. Great breakfast with very attentive hosts. Very old town and location is excellent for walking to many attractions. Good restaurants nearby and took the host’s recommendation for a tour guide in a three wheeled vehicle that was worth the time and cost. Parking is very limited and was recommended to a garage that kept the car in a garage and drove back and forth to the hotel. On time and reasonable priced at 25 euros. The nighttime is spectacular with the town all lit up. Would recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: October 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking needs to be scheduled in advance at a local garage with a free shuttle to and from hotels
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KiwiViajero wrote a review Aug 2024
Wellington, New Zealand
4.0 of 5 bubbles
I stayed here for one night in August 2024.

Firstly, a tip about transport to/from Matera: there are no Trenitalia train services. The company that provides a train service to/from Bari is a private company and its station is known as Matera Centrale, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. You can book transport on the Trenitalia website, but it's not a train service but a bus. I went as far as Salerno by bus (a little under three hours) and from there by train to Naples (about 35 minutes). The bus stop at the moment for that Trenitalia service is on Viale Nazioni Unite (about five minutes from Matera Centrale), but that's apparently only temporary. If coming by another bus company (check services from both Bari and Bari airport and from other places such as Taranto), there are different bus stops in Matera. Therefore, when organising your travel to/from Matera, make sure that you check all the details.

Whichever way you get to Matera, to get to the hotel you can take a taxi as the hotel is just a few metres from one of the main roads (Via Fiorentini). By road here I mean a cobblestone street shared by pedestrians and cars. Otherwise, if walking, make your way to the main square (Piazza Vittorio Veneto) and beside Calzedonia (underwear shop) look for a set of stairs that goes down to the "sassi" and that will take you to Via Fiorentini. It is signposted, but not well. You can very easily miss it. Once you know the way, then it's easy (about a five-minute walk from there to the hotel), but I used Google Maps and got lost. It would be hard if you're using a wheeled suitcase as there are stairs and plenty of cobble stones.

My advice is that, once you get to the hotel, check where you are and take note of something distinctive as the neighbourhood looks all the same and, while signposted, the hotel is just a few metres off the main street. However, once you know, then it's easy and you'll never get lost again.

Anyhow, the hotel itself is very good. In my room I had most amenities, the wifi worked well, and there was a little fridge. The breakfast was very good with a wide selection of cold items that you can eat either inside (where the hotel reception is) or outside. The hotel is very well located right in the middle of the "sassi", so you feel as if you're in the right place, but it's quiet. You can easily walk to visit all the sites.

My visit to Matera was great. I would happily return to this hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2024
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled solo
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LaCris wrote a review Sept 2023
Rome, Italy
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed two nights in this wonderful structure in the center of the Sassi area of Matera, expertly managed by its owners, ready to give us advice and useful information to fully enjoy the Matera experience. The room was one of the smallest, I think, but no less beautiful or functional. Inside there was everything we needed for our stay, from snacks to the minibar to all the bathroom supplies (there is also a hairdryer). The only window is located above the shower in the bathroom. There is air conditioning for the hottest days, but inside the temperature was optimal and we did not need to turn on the air. Breakfast is included and is served inside or in the adjacent square and offers a variety of sweet and savory options (lactose or gluten-free products are also available) - the girl who took care of it was very nice and available to accommodate our requests . Upon departure we were given free bread from Matera, a truly welcome thought! The prices are high, but considering the location and service it was really worth it.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Momo1978 wrote a review Aug 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I really want to write this review.
The girls at the reception are all extremely attentive and helpful.
They offered to book the tour, parking and even the restaurant for the evening. The room really has the wow effect. Large spaces with attention to the smallest detail.
Congratulations you made us feel pampered
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Date of stay: August 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parcheggiate fuori dai sassi noi ci siamo affidati a TA & C. Autoparking.
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SY_Critic wrote a review Dec 2020
Sheffield, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed here on a bit of a whim: our group of 4 having already planned a day trip to Matera we decided at the last minute to find somewhere to stay overnight. After a few too many drinks the night before we left it up to the drunkest one of our group to make a decision on where our lodgings would be. Perhaps unsurprisingly his bravado prevailed over any sensibility that night and after boasting of booking something a bit "special" we arrived in Matera the next day slightly apprehensive...

...needn't have worried, this place is 100% worth it! I've been fortunate to stay in some truly amazing hotels around the world but the suite we had here was something else. Absolutely enormous space that had everything you would possibly want from a hotel room and then some. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud, bathrobes and slippers thrown in is always a lovely touch but the highlight of all of this is in the basement. Your own private spa. In a cave. Amazing.

It's possible you will find other hotels with rooms that are based in cave spaces. It's possible that you will find other hotel rooms with their own private spa areas. Finding somewhere as nice as this that does both? I'm not so sure. Not a cheap option but most definitely worth it. Would love to stay here again and certainly wouldn't even need to get as drunk as we did last time to book it!
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Date of stay: October 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Go for the cave spa room...expensive but worth it!
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marmin wrote a review Sept 2022
Lincoln, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We had an enjoyable 2 night stay in a cave suite, and as others have said the rooms themselves are amazing - very large and have that wow factor. The hotel is also really well located in the Sassi with great access to lots of restaurants and the main local walks.
Service before we arrived was excellent with great communications and they arranged the off site parking and pick up for us so that we didn’t have to find our own parking or make our own way with our cases.
The staff were very friendly but the service itself was a little lacking. Our arrival was a bit rushed with no real explanation of the facilities and likewise we were left to our own devices during breakfast. No real hardship as it wasn’t difficult to work out, but a bit more care would have been appreciated. Similarly, the room cleaning was mixed - no major faults but not quite perfect either. I am aware that we could have raised the issues at the time but I would have preferred that we were occasionally asked if everything was okay? as was the case at other hotels.

Interestingly, we thought that the restaurants we visited in Matera had a slightly complacent attitude towards tourists which may have been as a result of a long and busy season, and maybe some of that tired attitude was reflected in the hotel also?
All said, we would recommend Thymus and would stay again ourselves if we were to revisit Matera but wanted to review fairly in comparison to the other 3 hotels we stayed at on this trip to Italy.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The off site parking and collection service was slightly more expensive than other options (25...
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Laurie A wrote a review Oct 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A wonderful hotel. Perfect location and the most helpful, friendly staff. Sleeping in a cave was unique and quite comfortable. The concierge was great at explaining places of interest and recommending restaurants. The breakfast was adequate. It’s a small boutique hotel in a great location.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Take their advice and park in the parking off site.
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Ouiparis wrote a tip Jun 2024
Los Angeles, CA1,739 contribution78 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"We used their parking garage and shuttle but in hindsight, I would have preferred to find alternate parking closer to the hotel."
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John C wrote a tip Oct 2023
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking needs to be scheduled in advance at a local garage with a free shuttle to and from hotels"
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Gerrit N wrote a tip Sept 2023
11 contributions13 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The Residence recommended parking outside Matera. The shuttle service worked well and the price was only 25 Euros per day."
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Ta Nya C wrote a tip Aug 2023
Luxembourg13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking is tricky but you have some possibilties 5-10min on foot away"
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Laurie A wrote a tip Oct 2022
44 contributions16 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Take their advice and park in the parking off site."
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S$182 - S$208 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thymus Residence nei Sassi
Which popular attractions are close to Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Nearby attractions include Sassi di Matera (0.4 km), Museo Laboratorio della Civilta Contadina (0.1 km), and Bg.arte (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and breakfast buffet.
Which room amenities are available at Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, secured parking, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Conveniently located restaurants include Burro Salato Bistrot Crepes Et Galettes, Conzato, and Ohimè.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna and a private pool during their stay.
Is Thymus Residence nei Sassi located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Matera.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Thymus Residence nei Sassi?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Parco delle Chiese Rupestri di Matera (0.6 km), The Rupestrian Church Of San Giorgio (0.3 km), and Cripta del Peccato Originale (6.6 km).
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