Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita
Via Civita 28, 75100 Matera, Italy – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 446 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Authentic, comfortable accommodation with access to all parts of Matera

Offering rooms and suites set in large caves, Le Grotte della Civita is located in the Matera's Sassi area, a UNESCO site. Rooms feature stone floors and antique furniture. The panoramic terrace overlooks the Murgia National Park. Albergo Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita welcomes guests with fresh fruit and cool water, served in a candle-lit dining area. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and uniquely decorated. The bed linen is made from antique cloth. On request, you can enjoy an exclusive dinner in the property's former church. 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 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 22, 2010- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Exceptional Breakfast
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- Frank
United States of America
“Authentic, comfortable accommodation with access to all parts of Matera” - Clori
United States of America
“So incredibly unique. Staff was excellent and accommodating. Everything was clean and felt as authentic as possible with most modern amenities.” - Bruce
United States of America
“EVERYTHING! AMAZING STAFF , SERVICE WAS IMPECCABLE!” - Steve
United States of America
“What an interesting and unique experience at Matera’s Hotel Sextantio la Grotte Della Civita. The ad, photos, description and post-booking followup emails gave an accurate representation of our stay. The checkin engagement was perfect. Their...” - Wendy
United States of America
“The cave rooms are like nothing else I’ve ever seen or experienced! Exceptionally preserved and appointed rooms and spaces. Excellent staff and breathtaking location!” - Robert
United States of America
“everything. one of a kind unique property. magical” - Kanittha
United States of America
“the cave room is so exotic and beautiful. the room is big and all the staffs are so nice, friendly and helpful.” - Cesar
Philippines
“A unique stay, very atmospheric and as authentic as it gets to a cave room stay…Fantastic views of the sassi. Fantastic caring and professional staff, felt like part of the family.” - Dolores
United States of America
“The location great for exploring the city. Loved the experience of staying in a cave- very magical. Breakfast was very good and there was evening aperitivo available which was nice.(for a fee) Loved all the candlelight provided.” - Amanda
United States of America
“The environment is spectacular! Its the most romantic hotel I’ve ever stayed in! The stone surroundings and the furnishings in each room were accentuated by candle light making the ambiance unforgettable. The historic significance only added to...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
We are staying with you 10/10 Monday. May we make a reservation for dinner in your restaurant Mon eve at 7 pm? Robert Ranney and Maureen Kirk grazie
Dear Maureen & Robert, thank you for your request. We do not have a proper restaurant, we organize a very exclusive Candlelight dinner in our XIII Century Church. Please reach us direclty for further information.Answered on 9 October 2022Hi can you arrange a taxi from Bari airport?
dear Guest, we inform you that we can arrange a pirvate dirver waiting for you outiside your gate with a named board. The value is of 120€ each way. We remain at your disposal. GiusiAnswered on 11 February 2022Are dogs allowed?
Thanks for your message. We are pleased to inform you that dogs are welcomed. A fee of €35 total is required for the final cave sanitazion. For which day are you planning to book? Thank you and best regards.Answered on 29 June 2021Hello, can you arrange transport from Matera to Bari airport on a Sunday and roughly how much would this cost? Thanks
We can arrange private transfer: our driver will be waiting for you just outside your gate with a named board. This private service has a value of € 125 each way and, in one hour driving, you will be here.Answered on 8 February 2023
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Ristorante #1
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Sextantio Le Grotte Della CivitaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Exceptional Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- River view
- City view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Cleaning products
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Yoga classes
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Dutch
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cash
ATM card
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Please inform Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita
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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita is 1,500 feet from the center of Matera. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita has 1 restaurant:
- Ristorante #1
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Room options at Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita include:
- Double
- Suite
- Triple
- Family
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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinners
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
- Yoga classes
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The prices at Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free