Name: Le Dodici Lune
Address: Via San Giacomo 27, 75100 Matera, Italy, Via San Giacomo 27, Basilicata, 75100, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $64 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Le Dodici Lune

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Staff is very nice; they gave us a lot suggestions for the visit in Matera The room very clean, typical and romantic. Breakfast large and delicious

Valeria, Italy

Fantastic location right in the Sassi an amazing place lovely room including our own cave excellent value for money

Graham, United Kingdom

I could stayed a perfectly renovated room of Sassi. Everything is clearned up and comfortable. TV is not placed in the room, but it's no need. Wifi connection is smooth. The view from the room is very nice too , I could saw the very old part of Matera -the cave of rock, in front of me.

Ryuji, Italy

The hotel is located in a great view. When you leave the hotel, you can see the entire Matera. And it was clear and cozy.

Hyewon, South Korea

The apartment was big, comfortable and cute. The lady that checked us in was very helpful and pleasant. Gave us a map of Matera and how to get around without using the stairs. Wifi was good.

Ivonne, United States of America

The room was great. It was only a single room but was roomy enough. It was very clean and very warm. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was good-basic but good. Stopping in the Sassi area was a bonus and sleeping in the cave area was very soothing (I found). Staff are very efficient and friendly. I would have liked to have stayed more than one night. You really need to travel light. I just took an overnight bag and stored my suitcase in Bari. I was very pleased I did. You would find taking a normal bag difficult.

Jan, Australia

The atmosphere of being in "The Sassi" was great. The accommodation was clean and very well presented. Beautifully done. Sleeping in a cave was amazing.

Maria, Australia

Staying overnight in the caves (sassi) was an experience

Daura, United States of America

The setting of the room, facilities in the room, the resturant and their service was simply amazing. They were helpful and welcoming.The room is close to everything and provides breath taking views

Taxidiotis, Italy

This place is a dream! Breakfast was very very good, with a huge selection of food. Panini maker and espresso, plus fresh fruit-great variety. Delicious yogurt and about 10 kinds of sweets ,besides cereal. My room was perfect. It was a stable for the house next door, ( also a part of LA Dodici Lune. A must see must stay place on anybody's guest list!

Luanne, United States of America

One of our best sellers in Matera! Set inside the Matera Sassi UNESCO site area, Le Dodici Lune offers free WiFi and rooms with independent access and air conditioning. Matera Cathedral is 5 minutes' walk form the property.

An Italian breakfast of local products, hot and cold drinks is provided daily in an ancient wine cellar.

The guest house is located in Sasso Caveoso, near MUSMA, the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture Matera.

This is our guests' favorite part of Matera, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Matera, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

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Italian, Vegetarian, Buffet

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	Standard Double or Twin Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 215 ft² Set in a converted cave, this air-conditioned room comes with free WiFi and fridge. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Electric kettle • Mosquito net • Wardrobe/Closet • Bidet • iPad • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 431 ft² This twin/double room features a tile/marble floor, air conditioning and patio. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Electric kettle • Mosquito net • Wardrobe/Closet • Bidet • iPad • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 86 ft² This single room features a tile/marble floor, private entrance and patio. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Electric kettle • Mosquito net • Wardrobe/Closet • Bidet • iPad • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 861 ft² This family room features air conditioning, patio and private entrance. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Bathroom • Heating • Kitchen • Bathtub or shower • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Mosquito net • Wardrobe/Closet • Stovetop • Bidet • iPad • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 700 ft² Spacious suite with sitting area. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Fireplace • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Electric kettle • Mosquito net • Wardrobe/Closet • Bidet • iPad • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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An Inside Look at Le Dodici Lune

It took 7 years to make these ruins what they are today: a place emebedded in the rock where peace and quietness reign undisturbed. Le Dodici Lune is located in the heart of the Sassi of Matera, declared UNESCO heritage in 1993; it is the ideal place to sink into a striking landscape traveling through time and history, thanks to the owners’ storytelling. Our guest house is restored with special care respecting all the structural features of an hypogeum. It has seven rooms completely excavated below ancient Longobard walls. The rooms, ancient cave dwellings, overlook on the “vicinato”, the common area where people used to spend their time. From an ancient wine cellar completely dug by hand, used for wine production which then became a house, an elegant restaurant has been obtained for celebrating special events.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Matera’s old town is an amazing network of cave houses, known as "sassi". Bars, restaurants and hotels are built into the limestone rock face and you can take a walk through uninhabited caves.

Closest Landmarks

MUSMA Museum
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Casa Noha
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Matera Cathedral
0.1 miles
Palazzo Lanfranchi
0.2 miles
Church of San Pietro Barisano
0.2 miles
Church of San Giovanni Battista
0.2 miles
Convent of Sant' Agostino
0.3 miles
Tramontano Castle
0.3 miles
Matera Central Station
0.6 miles
Cripta del Peccato Originale
4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Baccanti Restaurant
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Keiv Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Superemme Market
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty

Ionio Ocean/Sea
24.9 miles

Closest Airports

Karol Wojtyla Airport
33.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“I love the stay in the cave - spacious, rustic and authentic. I am rather intrigued by how such a historical place can be refurbished with modern living conditions. Daily breakfast was pretty decent as well. Do also try to have dinner in the restaurant, the food is one of the better ones! My friends felt the ventilation was a bit stale, but I guess that's the way it is for such a historical cavehouse to start with, so it depends how you are prepared to accept it. Everything seems to link up eventually in Matera, so I'd say location is good as well! Most drivers know this place so it works pretty well for our pickups and drop-offs.”

Huilian

Singapore

“Everything! Loved this property. It was stunning, great location.”

Dawn

United States of America

“I loved this hotel - for the friendly staff, uniqueness and cleanliness! You can walk all over the Sassi but it tucked up the mountain where you don't hear street noise. The beds were very comfortable and the room bright.”

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged EUR 10 per night in a crib.

All children under 16 years are charged EUR 25 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged EUR 25 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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Please note the property is set in a restricted traffic area. You can drive to the property to drop/load your luggage.

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Reviewed: May 14, 2018

Valeria
Italy
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Staff is very nice; they gave us a lot suggestions for the visit in Matera The room very clean, typical and romantic. Breakfast large and delicious

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 13, 2018

Graham
United Kingdom
9.6

“Amazing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Only lacked some small touches service could have been better restaurant good but not excellent
눇Fantastic location right in the Sassi an amazing place lovely room including our own cave excellent value for money

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 2, 2018

Anonymous
Switzerland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Nice experience to stay at sassi

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 2, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The atmosphere of the hotel is just as magical as the atmosphere of the city. The location is excellent and the staff went beyond what we could have expected to make our stay memorable.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 28, 2018

Ryuji
Italy

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Excellent!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉A distance from the parking in the city center is far a bit, with a long slove or steps. I suggest you to consider the baggage amount, if you need to reach to the hotel by foot :-)
눇I could stayed a perfectly renovated room of Sassi. Everything is clearned up and comfortable. TV is not placed in the room, but it's no need. Wifi connection is smooth. The view from the room is very nice too , I could saw the very old part of Matera -the cave of rock, in front of me.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 21, 2018

Pey-wuei
United States of America
10

“Great base for exploring Matera. The staff were all very nice.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉So many stairs!
눇Beautiful! Very comfortable for a family of four.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: February 24, 2018

Hyewon
South Korea
4.6

“Oh my god”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉When I arrived at the hotel, the door was locked. When I called her, he told me to call her again tomorrow because she doesn't know English. I was so embarrassed. Call back and I have made a reservation on Booking.com, and I have to sleep here. My name is OOO. I told you to come back tomorrow because She doesn't know English. Then she hung up. I was angry because there was no way to do it. I asked an employee at the next restaurant and made a phone call. After 30 minutes, an English available person came. I nearly had to sleep outside. Thatcher was terrible and she didn't apologize to me the next day.
눇The hotel is located in a great view. When you leave the hotel, you can see the entire Matera. And it was clear and cozy.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: January 7, 2018

Masae
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Great location!

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: December 20, 2017

Ivonne
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Big, cute cave style apartment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The apartment was hard to find with the google maps. We walked over an hour trying to find the place but once we got there, we settled in and went exploring. We used the stairs( there are a lot of them) but there are also another way to get there with little stairs. The kitchen's was incomplete of kitchenware. There were not enough for a set of 4 let alone for 10 people. There is also no TV. Also I was disappointed about breakfast buffet that was offered. It was more continental style than traditional with eggs and ham or bacon when you think of a buffet.
눇The apartment was big, comfortable and cute. The lady that checked us in was very helpful and pleasant. Gave us a map of Matera and how to get around without using the stairs. Wifi was good.

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: December 20, 2017

Elina
Italy
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Manca TV in camera

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: December 2, 2017

Jan
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

“A wonderful experience to sleep in a cave. Very clean and warm for winter.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇The room was great. It was only a single room but was roomy enough. It was very clean and very warm. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was good-basic but good. Stopping in the Sassi area was a bonus and sleeping in the cave area was very soothing (I found). Staff are very efficient and friendly. I would have liked to have stayed more than one night. You really need to travel light. I just took an overnight bag and stored my suitcase in Bari. I was very pleased I did. You would find taking a normal bag difficult.

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: November 19, 2017

Maria
Australia
7.5

“Really enjoyed our stay - it was a beautiful place just needed better signage.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The property was lovely but it was difficult to get to. We had to leave our car on the main road and walk to the accommodation, which we were aware of, but it was a difficult walk with suitcases up and down cobble stone stairs and the signs for the accommodation were not very clear. The staff were excellent and very helpful and the restaurant on site was fantastic.
눇The atmosphere of being in "The Sassi" was great. The accommodation was clean and very well presented. Beautifully done. Sleeping in a cave was amazing.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: November 15, 2017

Daura
United States of America
Age group: 65+
4.2

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No sheets on the second bed. No one on staff at reception to call. Poor/no communication re: parking So-so breakfast Many, many steps to the room and no handrails for safety. Quite rigorous to manage the up and down
눇Staying overnight in the caves (sassi) was an experience

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: November 8, 2017

TaXiDiOtIs
Italy
10

“Breath taking Sassi in fantabulous Matera”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉There room is in the center, and there are many ways to reach their place. I unfortunately happen to take the longest route. Please give the directions to reach your place easily.
눇The setting of the room, facilities in the room, the resturant and their service was simply amazing. They were helpful and welcoming.The room is close to everything and provides breath taking views

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: November 6, 2017

Luanne
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Magical!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇This place is a dream! Breakfast was very very good, with a huge selection of food. Panini maker and espresso, plus fresh fruit-great variety. Delicious yogurt and about 10 kinds of sweets ,besides cereal. My room was perfect. It was a stable for the house next door, ( also a part of LA Dodici Lune. A must see must stay place on anybody's guest list!

Stayed in November 2017

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