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Sweet ‘n Sassi - cave living at its finest!

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 25 Oct 2024via mobile
This boutique cave hotel was the cherry on gelato for our 3 week European trip! Superb location within the Sassi with the most incredible views of city! We stayed in one of the most unique suites anywhere in Matera, Suite 1003, that was the former bell tower in this ancient 13th century cave monastery. With a four-poster bed it made for a romantic getaway. There’s a stone staircase that leads to the upper floor where the jewel in the crown of the room awaits you: a large Jacuzzi. The private terrace was the ideal place to relax while sipping an aperitif and enjoying magnificent views of the Sassi!
Date of stay: October 2024
Room Tip: There is nearby parking if needed. Able to navigate cobblestone pedestrian streets to hotel, that...
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 20 October 2024 via mobile

Incredible hotel located in Sassi Borasino. It used to be an old Basilica. Our room was a cave room but very well lit and the ambiance was excellent. Would recommend it for any one that hasn’t difficulty going up and down stairs. Breakfast was ok and parking was provided close by at a reasonable cost.

Room tip: Take a back pack or very small luggage because you will walk around in stairs to get to the hotel.
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 4 October 2024 via mobile

Super friendly hotel
Excellent breakfast with warm fresh focaccia .
Can eat alfresco if desired.
Complementary coffees at check in and out
Room beyond fabulous.Excellent location once you orientate yourself
Close to all restaurants and bars
Views from terrace

Room tip: Definitely book parking and phone hotel for a porter otherwise you’ll be dragging cases over cobbles
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 9 September 2024 via mobile

Loved my stay in this unique hotel , the view from my single room was stunning . It was a small room but perfectly equiped for a single person . Breakfast was very good and the staff were lovely, particularly Roberto who is an asset to this hotel. I definitely intend to return with my husband in the future .

Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed 5 August 2024 via mobile

We chose to stay at this hotel for the experience of staying in a former cave in Matera. The hotel staff that we encountered were lovely and kind. The breakfast provided each morning was excellent with a wide assortment of fresh sweet and savory items. We stayed in room 1006. The room was clean, with a comfortable bed, a nice shower and good a/c. However, as noted in other reviews, the room was very humid - requiring the use of a dehumidifier and bathroom fan most of the time. This might become more uncomfortable with longer stays.

Room tip: Minimize luggage as getting in and out of this hotel requires going over cobblestones and up and down stairs
Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 12 July 2024 via mobile

We were told this building was an old church and we stayed in the room with the original staircase (the one that has a terrace)! The view from the terrace is lovely and got the sun in the morning. It was very quiet and you could hear the birds throughout the day.

The hot tub is a lovely addition to the second floor. The hotel provides salts, robes and slippers. The hot tub is also a bath so you fill it yourself and therefore no chlorine etc.

The room was well laid out and decorated - very in keeping with the style. It had a minibar for drinks. The room does have a hairdryer.

The one downside of the room is that whilst there is some air con and a dehumidifier, I was unaware from the reviews what to expect from staying in a cave hotel. From this experience and a tour I did whilst in Matera, the caves do not have great ventilation and thus there was a stuffiness to the room. This didn’t bother me the first day but the second and third I noticed my clothes felt damp as did the bedding. This is perhaps different in the colder months we temperatures were high in July. This is not a criticism of the hotel but perhaps more ignorance on my part as I didn’t know to expect this.

The hotel provides breakfast for the guests which is mostly cold - breads, cheese, meat, fruit, cereal and pastries but they did also have eggs and bacon available.

We parked in Damasco carpark which is handy and central. Don’t trust the first route suggested on the Apple Maps however because there was a more direct route with less steps involved! As in all of Matera and particularly for the view you will need to walk a lot of steps. The hotel organised a porter to help us with our bags on the way back which we were very appreciative of.

Overall I would recommend the hotel provided you take note about the room humidity!

Room tip: Check the most direct walking route before you go and be wary of the humidity of the rooms.
Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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