Name: Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
Address: Via Fiorentini 71, 75100 Matera, Italy, Via Fiorentini 71, Basilicata, 75100, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $78 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Hotel Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae

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Rooms were very good inside a sassi. Breakfast was great. Staff were helpful.

Joseph, United States of America

Spa pool is fantastic. Rooms and furnishing really in keeping with the place. Friendly staff.

Richard, Italy

amazing location. Like nothing you have ever seen,

Andrew, South Africa

Amazing location, sweeping views of the whole town from our balcony, and the best restaurant in Italy just up the street. Staff and breakfast were great, would highly recommend

Eve, United States of America

If you are driving like us, you can drive to the hotel to drop off the luggage before driving back to the parking. No one told me this when I called for parking instructions. So we had to drag our luggage through the stairs from the parking. Right in the center of the historical old town. Clean and comfortable room. The gym and swimming pool looks amazing. Great breakfast choices.

Chang, United States of America

The breakfast was great. The staff was very helpful with suggestions for places to visit and helping us arrange a rental car pickup. The apartment was unique and beautiful and spacious. Matera and the Locanda Di San Marino were definite highlights of our trip to Italy.

Dale, United States of America

The hotel was in a great location and indeed the pictures on the internet verify its authentic cave-like room. My only disappointment was the fact that the view from our window was obstructed by a stone wall. Matera is a sight to behold and I would have liked to see the view from our window and terrace. Breakfast was excellent with a mixture of local products that were delicious!

Cathy, United States of America

The location is good. The room was lovely. Breakfast was nice. The staff were always pleasant.

Robert, United States of America

Room 14 was spacious. The bed was very comfortable. The thermae romanae were delightful -- well worth doing! Breakfast was delicious. The location was fabulous -- very central.

Patricia, United States of America

Fabulous property Room was very well done and comfortable Great View and location Excellent breakfast

Alan, United States of America

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9.5

Excellent location!
On-site swimming pool
Great neighborhood
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Very comfy beds
Great breakfast
Very clean bathrooms
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Great neighborhood
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Great neighborhood
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Very comfy beds
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Very clean bathrooms
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What guests loved the most:
“Rooms were very good inside a sassi. Breakfast was great. Staff were helpful.”

Joseph United States of America
“Spa pool is fantastic. Rooms and furnishing really in keeping with the place. Friendly staff.”

Richard Italy
“amazing location. Like nothing you have ever seen,”

Andrew South Africa
“Amazing location, sweeping views of the whole town from our balcony, and the best restaurant in Italy just up the street. Staff and breakfast were great, would highly recommend”

Eve United States of America
“If you are driving like us, you can drive to the hotel to drop off the luggage before driving back to the parking. No one told me this when I called for parking instructions. ”

Chang United States of America
“The breakfast was great. The staff was very helpful with suggestions for places to visit and helping us arrange a rental car pickup. The apartment was unique and beautiful and spacious. ”

Dale United States of America
“The hotel was in a great location and indeed the pictures on the internet verify its authentic cave-like room. ”

Cathy United States of America
“The location is good. The room was lovely. Breakfast was nice. The staff were always pleasant.”

Robert United States of America
“Room 14 was spacious. The bed was very comfortable. The thermae romanae were delightful -- well worth doing! Breakfast was delicious. The location was fabulous -- very central.”

Patricia United States of America
“Fabulous property Room was very well done and comfortable Great View and location Excellent breakfast”

Alan United States of America

One of our top picks in Matera.Locanda Di San Martino is set inside the Matera Sassi UNESCO World Heritage site. It offers traditional accommodations carved out of the rock, plus a hydromassage indoor swimming pool. WiFi is free throughout.

All rooms and suites feature wooden furniture, vaulted ceilings and a furnished balcony with views of the old town. Each room has air conditioned and a satellite TV.

Breakfast includes a buffet of freshly baked food and delicious Italian cappuccino.

An indoor pool with hydromassage, sauna and Turkish bath are included in the Therme wellness center, which is available to guests over 18 years of age.

Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Therme is a 10-minute walk from Matera Train Station. Matera Cathedral is 1,300 feet away. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby partner car park.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Located in the best-rated area in Matera, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings – 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

Church of San Giovanni Battista
0.1 miles
Matera Cathedral
0.1 miles
Church of San Pietro Barisano
0.2 miles
Casa Noha
0.2 miles
MUSMA Museum
0.2 miles
Tramontano Castle
0.2 miles
Convent of Sant' Agostino
0.3 miles
Church of San Pietro Caveoso
0.3 miles
Palazzo Lanfranchi
0.3 miles
Matera Central Station
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

OSTERIA PICO Restaurant
0 miles
VITTORIO VENETO Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
MERCATO DELLA FRUTTA Market
0.1 miles
SACCO Supermarket
0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

IONIO Ocean/Sea
24.9 miles

Closest Airports

Karol Wojtyla Airport
33.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The pool area is the best! The location inside Old Town. Spacious and comfortable “Sassi” room and bathroom with shower and hydro massage. Excellent breakfast, ...”

Facundo

Argentina

“Location in the Sassi center, breakfast”

Monarchru

Russia

7.9

“We were away from the main building, up and across the square - we had amazing views and a really quirky cave room with an area to sit outside. The spa area was...”

Lindsay

United Kingdom

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From 2:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 2 years is charged EUR 10 per person per night in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 20 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

The Therme wellness area is available at an extra cost.

Please note that children under 18 years old cannot access the wellness area.

Please note that this property is set in a restricted traffic area. Access by car is allowed for loading and unloading of luggage only, and for a limited time.

“Amazing location, sweeping views of the whole town from our balcony, and the best restaurant in Italy just up the street. Staff and breakfast were great, would highly recommend”

Eve

United States of America

“If you are driving like us, you can drive to the hotel to drop off the luggage before driving back to the parking. No one told me this when I called for parking instructions. So we had to drag our luggage through the stairs from the parking. Right in the center of the historical old town. Clean and comfortable room. The gym and swimming pool looks amazing. Great breakfast choices.”

Chang

“The breakfast was great. The staff was very helpful with suggestions for places to visit and helping us arrange a rental car pickup. The apartment was unique and beautiful and spacious. Matera and the Locanda Di San Marino were definite highlights of our trip to Italy. ”

Dale

“The hotel was in a great location and indeed the pictures on the internet verify its authentic cave-like room. My only disappointment was the fact that the view from our window was obstructed by a stone wall. Matera is a sight to behold and I would have liked to see the view from our window and terrace. Breakfast was excellent with a mixture of local products that were delicious!”

Cathy

“Room 14 was spacious. The bed was very comfortable. The thermae romanae were delightful -- well worth doing! Breakfast was delicious. The location was fabulous -- very central.”

Patricia

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	Standard Double or Twin Room with City View 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Offering access to a shared terrace with views of the Matera Sassi UNESCO World Heritage site, this room with attached bathroom offers free WiFi, air conditioning and satellite TV. Room Facilities: • Minibar • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • City view • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom A spacious junior suite with tiled floors. Offers free WiFi, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Some rooms include a spa bath. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite (4 Adults) 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Large suite with a spa bath and tiled floors. Offers free WiFi, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Room Facilities: • Minibar • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room comes with free WiFi, satellite TV and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double or Twin Room with City View 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Offering access to a shared terrace with views of the Matera Sassi UNESCO World Heritage site, this air-conditioned room has a satellite TV, private bathroom and free WiFi. Room Facilities: • Minibar • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • City view • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned room features a satellite TV, private bathroom and free WiFi. Room Facilities: • Minibar • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Featuring exposed stone walls and an arch, this air-conditioned room features free WiFi, a satellite TV, and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite Dependance - Separate Building 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Located 820 feet from the main building and reached by stairs, this room offers either a private or shared terrace with views of the Sassi di Matera UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes free WiFi, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Check-in and check-out take place in the main building, where both the breakfast room and the Therme Romanae are set. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite Dependance - Separate Building 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Located 820 feet from the main building and reached by stairs, this suite features a spa bath and a shared terrace with views of the Sassi di Matera UNESCO World Heritage site. Includes free WiFi, air conditioning, and satellite TV. Check-in and check-out take place in the main building, where both the breakfast room and the Therme Romanaeare are set. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Mosquito net • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	One-Bedroom Apartment - Separate Building 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Located 246 feet from the main building, this split-level apartment with free WiFi has a private entrance, a kitchen, a living room and a raised sleeping area. Apartment Facilities: • Minibar • Air conditioning • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	One-Bedroom Apartment - Separate Building Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Set 246 feet from the main building, this split-level apartment has a private entrance, a kitchenette, and a raised sleeping area. Includes free wifi and air conditioning. Apartment Facilities: • Minibar • Air conditioning • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Towels Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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