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 $52 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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Everything, except there is no parking, and there are regulations on the time allowed to stay at the closest distance

Carlota, Mexico

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

Mateusz, Italy

The location is amazing. Right in the center of the historical Matera. Rooms are spacious and charming. Feels like being in a fairytale

Rocco, United States of America

Really lovely facility in a very interesting place. Truly enjoyed our stay in a Sassi.

Laura, United States of America

The room is absolutely stunning, the staff were friendly and the location was great.

Megfinnis, United Kingdom

We loved matera & our accommodation was gorgeous Breakfast was plentiful & wifi spot on. Thamks for a great stay

Georgia, Australia

Beautiful large 'cave house' room, very comfortable and peaceful; even though 4 of us were sharing we all had plenty of private space, and a good bathroom. We ate a really good dinner in the evening in the courtyard, advised by a friendly and knowledgeable sommelier, and self-serve breakfast was excellent, with a very helpful staff member to assist.

Annemarie, United Kingdom

This is a brilliant chance to stay in the sassi caves in Matera. The hotel was beautiful, especially when all light up by candle light. We loved it.

Amanda, United Kingdom

Everything was great but especially the staff. They are extremely nice, friendly, and put their clients first. When I arrived they were very interested in whether I knew what to do there and how I was getting home. When I told them I planned to take a bus on Sunday they told me they don't run on Sundays, then spent over a half hour researching alternative transportation for me. They also lent me a charger because I had forgotten mine. Additionally, the food was very good, and my room was beautiful.

John, United States of America

The stay was excellent, accommodation were very spacious, beautifully restored in true sassi fashion. The hotel was a usual stop for the many walking tours we would see go by everyday.The staff was friendly and made us feel very much at home. The location is a 5 minute walk to Piazza San Pietro where you will find S.Pietro Caveoso, and both Madonna de Iris and Casa grottos built into the historical sassi. 5 minutes in the opposite direction you will find yourself in Piazza Duomo. Matera is beautiful so much to see and eat, just follow the brown tourist walking signs and you won"t miss a thing.

Antonietta, Canada

Great location!

9.1

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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	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
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
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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. 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. Someone just booked this 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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Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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Hiking Off-site (additional charge)

Food & Drink

Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Restaurant With Dining Menu
Breakfast in the Room
Bar

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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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No parking available.

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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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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.
April 18, 2017

Kathleen
United States of America
9.2

“Beautiful facility in a very interesting historical town; loved the experience except our difficulti”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Disclosure about why not to use GPS for directions! We ended up being directed to a pedestrian-only area, including a route that would have taken us down some steps! Parking area was remote, but staff was helpful in getting our car to the parking area and getting our luggage up a lengthy walk of many stairs. We did have to get all luggage down the hill on dpearture day; would have been helpful to know that we should have pre-arranged help.
눇Location very convenient to major areas of interest, facilities excellent, restaurant lovely and good food.
April 14, 2017

Karen
United Kingdom
9.2

“Amazing room in a cave”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉It was a bit difficult to find.
눇The 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.
November 26, 2016

Elizabeth
Germany
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Difficult to find.
눇Luxurious and unique rooms, good restaurant.
November 26, 2016

Timothy
United States of America
7.9

“Unique Hotel Room - Very Historical”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast could have been a little more enticing. No eggs, cappuccino was less than desirable. Not a good breakfast for someone that does not eat starchy carbohydrates or overly sweet pastries.
눇The room was warm and cozy. Dinner in their restaurant was very nice.
November 21, 2016

Huilian
Singapore
8.3

“Amazing Stay in the Cave!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The many steps and stairs to the hotel could have been highlighted in the listing - we weren't quite prepared when we realised we have to carry our luggage that far from the road... Thanks to the staff who helped us with the luggage up to the rooms, because that is another huge challenge! So we paid for porterage service on our way out, which they were most helpful as well. Staff don't speak much English, but they were all friendly and tried their best to communicate with us. Room was rather warm and air-conditioner don't seem like it's working.
눇I 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.

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