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 $124 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Le Dodici Lune

Via San Giacomo 27, 75100 Matera, Italy – Excellent location – show map

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The staff was very helpful. And personable!!!Beautiful place! Highly recommend!!! Beautiful view!!! Amazing place!

Kathryn, United States of America

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

Dawn, United States of America

The room (cave) was spacious, nicely furnished and had everything that we needed. The location allowed for easy exploration of Matera, close to bars and restaurants. Matera is on a hillside and hundreds of steps have to be negotiated to get anywhere but Le Dodici Lune is within short walking distance of all the major sights and attractions of the town. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Andy, United Kingdom

The room was super by all qualifications.So big, nicely and stylisly furnished, clean, not hot or cold, and well equipped bathroom and nice terrace outside with flowers, a table and two chairs to enjoy the warm and beautiful evenigs. The breakfast room was nice, too, snd the breakfast itself filled our needs though contained more sweet options than we are accustomed.

Pirjo, Finland

cental in old town,character and location one room very good other good

Ian, United Kingdom

Everything, except there is no parking, and there are regulations on the time allowed to stay at the closest distance

Carlota, Mexico

That was my dream - to travel to Matera and to sleep in the cave. Something truly romantic and magnificent is in this place. The hotel is situated in the historical area of Sassi. I had a single room and it was fantastic. Don't be afraid of this 'cave' atmosphere - it's not cold in the room, because the staff provides the heater. You have also the teapot with teabags and bottle of water in the apartment. It's clean and tidy, the bathroom is small but well-equipped. The city is small enough to find all the neccessary services within a few minutes. Try local pizza - it's fantastic! And do walk to the city observing points in the evening, what an astonishing landscape you can find!

Eugenia, Russia

I'm the centre of the historical old town, fantastic food and wine at the onsite restaurant, nice fresh breakfast.

Mateusz, Italy

The breakfast was very good, with a good selection of fresh bread, rolls and cakes. The room was set in a cave, which made it unusual (perhaps not for Matera!) but it was really nice and large, with a very comfortable bed. There were also good shower facilities. There was an outside terrace area with a view of the caves across the valley.

Karen, United Kingdom

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

Great location!

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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 for a two-person trip.

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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, Free toiletries, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Electric kettle, Mosquito net, Wardrobe/Closet, Bidet, iPad, Hypoallergenic, Cleaning products, Terrace, Towels, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Bottle of Water, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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, Free toiletries, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Bathtub or shower, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Mosquito net, Wardrobe/Closet, Stovetop, Bidet, iPad, Hypoallergenic, Cleaning products, Terrace, Towels, Dining table, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Bottle of Water, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Recently booked! Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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, Shower, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Free toiletries, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Private entrance, Sofa, Tile/Marble floor, Electric kettle, Mosquito net, Wardrobe/Closet, Bidet, iPad, Hypoallergenic, Cleaning products, Terrace, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Bottle of Water, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 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, Tile/Marble floor, Electric kettle, Mosquito net, Wardrobe/Closet, Bidet, iPad, Hypoallergenic, Cleaning products, Terrace, Towels, Entire unit located on ground floor, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Bottle of Water, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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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, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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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.

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Closest Landmarks

MUSMA Museum 0 miles
Matera Cathedral 0.1 miles
Tramontano Castle 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Baccanti Restaurant 0 miles
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

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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.

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July 21, 2017

Kathryn
United States of America
10

“Amazing location!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The staff was very helpful. And personable!!!Beautiful place! Highly recommend!!! Beautiful view!!! Amazing place!
July 12, 2017

Anonymous
Singapore
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room is slightly small. But still well worth the price.
눇Great location and unique place to stay in.
July 11, 2017

Dawn
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Everything! Loved this property. It was stunning, great location.
June 30, 2017

Andy
United Kingdom
9.6

“Terrific location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The breakfast was poor and disappointing.
눇The room (cave) was spacious, nicely furnished and had everything that we needed. The location allowed for easy exploration of Matera, close to bars and restaurants. Matera is on a hillside and hundreds of steps have to be negotiated to get anywhere but Le Dodici Lune is within short walking distance of all the major sights and attractions of the town. The staff were friendly and helpful.
June 25, 2017

Pirjo
Finland
9.6

“A truly unique cave hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The parking was quite difficult. We left our car in the parking hall upon arrival as adviced, but the 800 m walk from there to the hotel with suitcases in the afternoon heat seemed trple long. As we left we could bring the car to the small parking lot just by the end of the steps fown from the sassi. That was much nicer, but this is only possible before 10 am, as the traffic regulation starts then.
눇The room was super by all qualifications.So big, nicely and stylisly furnished, clean, not hot or cold, and well equipped bathroom and nice terrace outside with flowers, a table and two chairs to enjoy the warm and beautiful evenigs. The breakfast room was nice, too, snd the breakfast itself filled our needs though contained more sweet options than we are accustomed.
June 18, 2017

Anonymous
Slovenia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No access by car.
눇Excellent restaurant - esp. starters.
June 4, 2017

Neomi
Australia
8.3

“What a view.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast a bit uninspiring, also late start 8.30 would have been more convenient for an earlier start. Coffee and tea facilities in room not convenient no power points one on ground level only meant putting jug on floor.
눇The awesome location,the attractive grounds lots of coloured flowers and shrubs in pots. The beauty of the ancient architecture .
May 30, 2017

Gill
United Kingdom
9.2

“Interesting property.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No outside space. Room on ground floor opened onto restaurant.
눇Location in the Sasso Caveosa
May 27, 2017

Ian
United Kingdom
7.9

“very central rooms vary”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉standard basic breakfast mix up over rooms meant other couple got our superior room
눇cental in old town,character and location one room very good other good
May 23, 2017

Nicolette
United Kingdom
10

“very good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇great location, clean, very friendly stuff
May 17, 2017

Michael
Canada
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The hotel is in a traffic controlled part of the old town so you have to find your own parking a fair distance away. You need to be reasonably fit to carry your bags from the street below up all the steps to the hotel. Porterage service is available from the hotel if required though.
눇A gorgeous luxurious room in a cave. As romantic as it gets! The attached restaurant is also excellent and atmospheric. Great service. We really enjoyed our stay here. Good breakfast too.
May 15, 2017

Jaikrishnan
India
6.7

“Great stay at Le Dodici Lune.. Just loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Getting there is a very tiring task. To many steps. If you are traveling light with just a backpack, this is a good place, but with suitcases, it is horrible.
눇Place is amazing to stay in. Courteous and attentive staff. Hotel is in the center of Sassy Matera, just a minute from great views.
May 12, 2017

Carlota
Mexico
10

“Marvelous”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Everything, except there is no parking, and there are regulations on the time allowed to stay at the closest distance
May 12, 2017

Eugenia
Russia

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Spectacular city!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉It can be hard to get to the hotel reception if you have heavy luggage because of the steps. The historical part of the city is just steps, steps, steps made of stone up and down all around. So be phisycally ready to travel afoot with all your cases. Another problem that might occur is navigation. I had GPS navigator in the phone but it was quite useless in the end, the streets and lanes are so narrow and small, that you can miss the right building and be lost in this beautiful labyrinth. But you can always call the hotel staff, they will help you.
눇That was my dream - to travel to Matera and to sleep in the cave. Something truly romantic and magnificent is in this place. The hotel is situated in the historical area of Sassi. I had a single room and it was fantastic. Don't be afraid of this 'cave' atmosphere - it's not cold in the room, because the staff provides the heater. You have also the teapot with teabags and bottle of water in the apartment. It's clean and tidy, the bathroom is small but well-equipped. The city is small enough to find all the neccessary services within a few minutes. Try local pizza - it's fantastic! And do walk to the city observing points in the evening, what an astonishing landscape you can find!
April 18, 2017

Mateusz
Italy
10

“In the heart of the historic old town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇I'm the centre of the historical old town, fantastic food and wine at the onsite restaurant, nice fresh breakfast.

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