🇮🇹 Matera, Italy
Piccolo Albergo
📍 11, Via De Sariis, Matera
Dein Aufenthalt — Piccolo Albergo
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Das Eigentum — Piccolo Albergo
Piccolo Albergo is a straightforward three-star near the Sassi, not a boutique showpiece. The lobby is compact and tiled, with a desk that doubles as the breakfast counter. It suits travellers who want a clean, central base without paying for frills — ideal if you plan to spend daylight hours exploring the cave churches and ravine-edge paths.
Chroniken von Matera
Matera’s Sassi district is a Unesco World Heritage site, inhabited continuously since the Palaeolithic. Carved into the Gravina canyon, these cave dwellings were infamously described as the 'shame of Italy' in the 1950s due to squalid conditions, then forcibly evacuated. Post-1980s regeneration turned the ancient quarters into hotels, museums, and film sets (notably for Mel Gibson's *The Passion of the Christ*). Today Matera is the 2019 European Capital of Culture, proud of its cave-town heritage and annual Festa della Madonna della Bruna in July.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Matera-Guide →Die besten Monate
May, June, September – warm to hot, low rain, fewer tourists than July/August; ideal for walking the Sassi without heatstroke.
Peak / Festival Surge
July, especially 2 July (Festa della Madonna della Bruna) when crowds surge, hotels charge 30–50% more, and the city hosts a paper-mâché cart procession and fireworks.
Budget Schulter Saison
April, October – daytime 15–22°C, hotel rates drop 20–30%, and the Sassi are quiet enough for unhurried visits.
Wetter & Verpackung
July in Matera regularly hits 35°C with intense sun, but evenings cool to around 20°C. Pack light linen/cotton, a sun hat, sturdy walking shoes, and a light layer for after sundown.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Matera
- From June 2026, the Sassi’s pedestrian zone has been extended to cover Via San Biagio and parts of the upper old town, with new ticket controls for the main cave-church sites.
- Several cave restaurants have reopened after structural safety works, including a notable one off Piazza San Pietro Caveoso.
- July 2026’s Festa della Madonna della Bruna on the 2nd will cause road closures and packed squares; book buses or a taxi well in advance if flying into Bari.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Piccolo Albergo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) to minimize potential street noise from Via De Sariis, despite its relatively quiet nature. Given the hotel's 3-star rating and historic location, it's likely that rooms on the upper floors have more modern amenities and better natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the service entrance or lift may experience more noise due to foot traffic, so it's best to avoid rooms 1-3, which are closest to these areas.
Best views
Given the hotel's address, rooms on the higher floors (4th and above) offer a view of the city, while those on the lower floors may have a view of the surrounding buildings or rooftops.
Quietest floors
The 4th floor and above are likely to be the quietest, given their distance from the street and potential noise sources.
🔊 Noise notes
The noise level on Via De Sariis is generally quiet, but there may be some occasional noise from pedestrians and local traffic. The hotel's historic location and stone construction may also amplify some noise.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early to secure parking, as spots in the area can be limited. 2. Request a room with a larger window to take advantage of the natural light and views of the city.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Piccolo Albergo
free for up to 2 devices; 100 Mbps speed; login using room number and last name
serves all floors; historic section on the second floor has stairs-only access
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices; physical newspapers available in the lobby
15:00-22:00; early bag-drop available; late check-out until 12:00 for €30
available for €5 per bag per day
step-free access; wheelchair accessible entrance and rooms; some historic areas may have structural limitations
on-site parking available for €20 per night; nearest public car park is P1 Parcheggio Sassi (€25 per night); no EV charging available
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Chiesa Maria Santissima Addolorata (499 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Parrocchia Cristo Re (653 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Francesco da Paola (839 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Rupestre dello Sprito Santo (903 m · ~11 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Panda Italia — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Parco Macamarda — 370 m · ~5 min walk
Flying Stones — 947 m · ~12 min walk
Vecchia giostrina anni 80 — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Bancomat Poste Italiane — 723 m · ~9 min walk
Farmacia Dott. G. Montesano — 370 m · ~5 min walk
Market f.lli "Sacco" — 725 m · ~9 min walk
Matera Centrale — 322 m · ~4 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at the Matera railway station or a local Banca di Credito Cooperativo branch. Be aware that airport exchange bureaux tend to offer poor exchange rates.
Major credit cards are widely accepted in Matera, but it's a good idea to have some cash for smaller establishments. Contactless payments are common, especially among younger locals.
Tipping in Italy is generally less than in the US, around 1-2 euros for a coffee and 5-10% in restaurants and bars.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical caffè con latte from a bar costs around 1-2 euros.
A panino (sandwich) from a local bar or bakery costs around 5-7 euros.
A trattoria-style dinner with a main course costs around 10-15 euros.
You can find affordable street food in the historic centre, particularly around the Piazza del Duomo.
Conad and Lidl are common supermarket chains in the area.
You can find affordable clothing at the weekly market held on Saturdays or at local markets like the Mercato Metropolitano.
A daily public transportation pass costs around 5 euros and can be bought at the local newsagent or at the bus station.
Buy a daily public transportation pass to save money on individual tickets.Eat at local trattorias or bars for more affordable meals.Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist bureaux for better rates.
Gut zu wissen — Matera
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Matera, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Piccolo Albergo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bancomat Poste Italiane — 723 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Dott. G. Montesano — 370 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) → Hotel La Corte, Matera
💡 Share with other travellers at the rank—drivers sometimes wait until they have 3–4 passengers for a fixed €25 per person. Works well if you arrive on a Ryanair/Wizz flight from UK or Eastern Europe. Don’t accept a solo ride for €80 if others are waiting.
Bari Centrale station (connected to airport by shuttle train or bus) → Matera Sud (then local bus to centre)
💡 Don’t do this unless you want to save €2 and waste 2 hours—the shuttle from Bari Airport to Bari Centrale adds another 30 mins. But useful if you’re coming from Naples or Rome; change at Bari Centrale. From Matera Sud, take urban bus line 1 or 2 to Piazza Vittorio Veneto (€1.10, cash only).
Bari Airport (BRI) bus stop → Matera central bus station (Piazza Matteotti)
💡 Buy ticket on FlixBus app 24hr ahead for €6. From Piazza Matteotti it’s a 15-min walk to Hotel La Corte—go via Via delle Beccherie to avoid the steeper Sassi inclines. Taxi back from bus station costs €5.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) → Hotel La Corte, Matera
💡 Book a Fiat 500 via NCC services (noleggio con conducente) for €10-20 less than standard taxis. Ask the driver to drop you at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso—Hotel La Corte is a 200m walk downhill from there, avoiding the steep Sassi stairs with luggage.
Über Matera
Wikipedia ↗
Matera (Italian pronunciation: [maˈtɛːra], locally [maˈteːra] ; Materano: Matàrë [maˈtæːrə]) is a city and the capital of the Province of Matera in the region of Basilicata, in Southern Italy. With a history of continuous occupation dating back to prehistory (the eighth millennium BC), it is renowne...
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What are the best rooms at Piccolo Albergo?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) to minimize potential street noise from Via De Sariis, despite its relatively quiet nature. Given the hotel's 3-star rating and historic location, it's likely that rooms on the upper floors have more modern amenities and better natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Piccolo Albergo?
Rooms near the service entrance or lift may experience more noise due to foot traffic, so it's best to avoid rooms 1-3, which are closest to these areas.
Is Piccolo Albergo noisy?
The noise level on Via De Sariis is generally quiet, but there may be some occasional noise from pedestrians and local traffic. The hotel's historic location and stone construction may also amplify some noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Piccolo Albergo?
Given the hotel's address, rooms on the higher floors (4th and above) offer a view of the city, while those on the lower floors may have a view of the surrounding buildings or rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Piccolo Albergo?
1. Arrive early to secure parking, as spots in the area can be limited. 2. Request a room with a larger window to take advantage of the natural light and views of the city.
What time is check-in at Piccolo Albergo?
Check-in at Piccolo Albergo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Piccolo Albergo have Wi-Fi?
free for up to 2 devices; 100 Mbps speed; login using room number and last name
Is there a city or tourist tax at Piccolo Albergo?
€2 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Piccolo Albergo?
A panino (sandwich) from a local bar or bakery costs around 5-7 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Piccolo Albergo?
A daily public transportation pass costs around 5 euros and can be bought at the local newsagent or at the bus station.
When is the best time to visit Matera?
May, June, September – warm to hot, low rain, fewer tourists than July/August; ideal for walking the Sassi without heatstroke.
Top-Attraktionen in Matera
💡 Best view is from the terrace on the right side of the cathedral. Free to enter the square; cathedral entry is 5 euros but the exterior is more impressive.
💡 Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and see the golden light on the limestone. Wear sturdy shoes; the cobbled slopes are steep.
💡 Walk the short trail to Belvedere di Murgia Timone for a classic postcard view of Matera. Free access; rock churches require a 3 euro ticket at the visitor centre. Go late afternoon for cooler temperatures and golden light.
💡 Cost is only 3 euros. Skip the more expensive museum replicas—this one is authentic and run by a local association. Combines well with a walk through Sasso Caveoso.
💡 Entry is free if you attend the 11:00 Sunday mass—but for tourists, a 3 euro donation is appreciated. The crypt below is sometimes open and shows older fresco fragments.