Your stay — LITHOS ROOM
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to LITHOS ROOM, 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 street noise from the narrow streets of Matera's historic center. Given the hotel's 4 floors, rooms on the upper floors are likely to be quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor may be noisy due to the hotel's location on a main street, which can be busy with pedestrians and local traffic.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (3-4) may offer a view of the surrounding historic cityscape, including the Sassi di Matera, although the exact view will depend on the specific room and orientation.
Quietest floors
3-4
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise, especially during peak tourist season. The hotel's location in the historic center means there may also be some noise from nearby restaurants and cafes.
Insider tips
Try to check-in during the early afternoon to avoid the peak morning check-in period, when the hotel's small reception area can get busy. Request a room with a window that opens to the back of the hotel, as these may be quieter than rooms facing the main street.
- 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 Facilities — LITHOS ROOM
free, 500 MB per day, unlimited speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, except for the historic section of the hotel which has a staircase
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and physical papers in the lobby
14:00 - 22:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 available for €20
available for a maximum of 3 days, €5 per day
step-free access to the main entrance, wheelchair accessible rooms available, some structural limitations due to the historic building
on-site parking available for €20 per night; nearest public car park is Piazza San Rocco, €1.50 per hour; no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person, per night
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa del Purgatorio (46 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Sant'Eustachio (81 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Chiara (89 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi (131 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Giovanni Paolo II — 330 m · ~4 min walk
TAM - Tower Art Museum — 42 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 98 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia Motta — 58 m · ~1 min walk
Market f.lli "Sacco" — 524 m · ~7 min walk
Matera Sud — 812 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Travellers can exchange currency at the airport or in town, but be aware that rates may be unfavourable; you can also withdraw Euros from ATMs with a debit/credit card, which often have better exchange rates.
Major credit cards and contactless payments are widely accepted in Matera, including at most restaurants, shops, and cafes, but cash is still preferred for smaller transactions.
Tipping in Matera is generally low, around 5-10% in restaurants and cafes, and not expected for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee can be found at a bar for around €1-2, often served in a small cup.
A panino (sandwich) or pizza slice can be found at a local bar or street food stall for around €5-7.
A meal at a trattoria or osteria can cost around €15-25 for a main course, including pasta or a second course.
The streets around the Piazza del Duomo and Via del Corso have a high concentration of street food stalls and cheap eats.
Supermercati (supermarkets) such as Conad and Eurospin are common in Matera, offering a range of products at affordable prices.
You can find affordable clothing at markets and shops along Via del Corso, such as second-hand stores and souvenir shops.
A daily public transport ticket costs around €1.50, while a weekly ticket is around €12. The bus from the airport to Matera costs approximately €5.
Avoid eating at restaurants in the historic centre, as prices are often higher; opt for local bars or street food stalls instead. Consider purchasing a weekly public transport ticket to save money on daily fares. Bring a refillable water bottle to avoid buying expensive bottled water.
Good to know — Matera
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safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 LITHOS ROOM
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 98 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Motta — 58 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Sobre 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...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at LITHOS ROOM?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) to minimize street noise from the narrow streets of Matera's historic center. Given the hotel's 4 floors, rooms on the upper floors are likely to be quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at LITHOS ROOM?
Rooms on the 1st floor may be noisy due to the hotel's location on a main street, which can be busy with pedestrians and local traffic.
Is LITHOS ROOM noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise, especially during peak tourist season. The hotel's location in the historic center means there may also be some noise from nearby restaurants and cafes.
Which rooms have the best views at LITHOS ROOM?
Rooms on the upper floors (3-4) may offer a view of the surrounding historic cityscape, including the Sassi di Matera, although the exact view will depend on the specific room and orientation.
What are insider tips for staying at LITHOS ROOM?
Try to check-in during the early afternoon to avoid the peak morning check-in period, when the hotel's small reception area can get busy. Request a room with a window that opens to the back of the hotel, as these may be quieter than rooms facing the main street.
What time is check-in at LITHOS ROOM?
Check-in at LITHOS ROOM is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does LITHOS ROOM have Wi-Fi?
free, 500 MB per day, unlimited speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at LITHOS ROOM?
€1.50 per person, per night
Where can I eat cheaply near LITHOS ROOM?
A panino (sandwich) or pizza slice can be found at a local bar or street food stall for around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from LITHOS ROOM?
A daily public transport ticket costs around €1.50, while a weekly ticket is around €12. The bus from the airport to Matera costs approximately €5.
Principales atracciones en 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.