🇮🇹 Matera, Italy
BasiliCasa
📍 126, Via Siris, Matera, 75025
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Your stay — BasiliCasa
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The Property — BasiliCasa
BasiliCasa is a compact three-star carved from a historic cave dwelling in the Sassi district, so the lobby feels like stepping into a cool stone burrow with whitewashed walls and low arches. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want an authentic Matera base rather than luxury, and the terrace overlooks the ravine. The USP is location: you are two minutes from Piazza San Pietro Caveoso and right on the Barisano side of the canyon.
Chronicles of Matera
Matera was settled in the Palaeolithic era, making it one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Its iconic Sassi districts – cave homes dug into the tufa limestone – were famously described by Carlo Levi in Christ Stopped at Eboli as a national shame, leading to forced evacuation in the 1950s. After decades of decay, a slow regeneration turned the Sassi into a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. Today Matera is a cultural capital, hosting the European Capital of Culture in 2019 and serving as a filming location for Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ.
Best Time to Visit
Full Matera guide →Best months
May, June, and September offer warm, sunny days (20–28°C) without the intense heat of July and August. Crowds are manageable and hotel rates are lower than peak summer.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by summer holidays and the Festa della Madonna della Bruna on 2 July. Hotel prices spike by 30–50%, and the Sassi are packed from mid-morning until late evening.
Budget shoulder season
April, October and early November offer mild weather (15–22°C in April, 10–18°C in October), significant discounts on accommodation, and far thinner crowds. Rain is possible but the old stone streets feel more intimate.
Weather & packing
Matera in July is dry and hot (highs 30–35°C), but the limestone caves stay noticeably cooler, so you need a light cardigan or shawl for the hotel interior. Pack a refillable water bottle, a wide-brimmed hat, and closed-toe walking shoes for the steep, uneven Sassi steps.
Live City Briefing — Matera
- Matera’s new light-rail-like smart bus line, the Sassi Shuttle, started running in spring 2025 with extended hours until 11pm in summer, connecting the train station to the Sassi via a 15-minute loop.
- The Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, a restored cave dwelling open as a museum, reopened in March 2025 after renovation – it’s a solid budget alternative to the more famous Casa Grotta alle Maestre Pie.
- Due to ongoing fire risk in the Murgia Park (summer 2025 had two small blazes), the local council has banned barbecues and open flames in the park from June to September 2026 – check official signage at trailheads.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to BasiliCasa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the courtyard (away from Via Siris). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer a better chance of a quiet stay.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those fronting Via Siris. This is a narrow street in Matera’s historic Sassi zone, so foot traffic and delivery vehicles can be audible up to the first floor.
Best views
Rooms facing Via Siris give you a glimpse of the Sassi’s stone architecture, but trade quiet for views. Courtyard-facing rooms sacrifice the vista for peace. Given the address, there’s no panoramic view — the street is tight, so you’ll see stone walls and a slice of sky.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (the building likely has 3-4 floors, standard for a 3-star in central Matera). The third floor is typically the quietest, as it sits above street hubbub and has fewer neighbours above.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Siris is a main pedestrian and vehicle route through the historic centre, so you’ll hear footsteps, conversation, and occasional mopeds during the day and evening. Early morning rubbish collection is possible.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask the hotel for their preferred drop-off point — many Sassi hotels have restricted access. Don’t rely on sat-nav alone. 2. Check-in is often at a separate lobby or a reception desk a few doors away; confirm this in advance to avoid wandering the alley with luggage.
- 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 — BasiliCasa
free basic (5 Mbps, limited to 1 device) and Premium Wi-Fi at €5 per day (30 Mbps, up to 3 devices); login: room number + surname
one small lift (max 4 people) serves all four floors; there is a stairs-only section in the cave-hallway connecting the breakfast room to the back terrace
no physical papers; complimentary PressReader access via a QR code on the room card (Italian, English, French, German newspapers, updated daily); each room has a small historical niche with a typed fact sheet about the building’s 18th‑century tuff-carved origins
15:00–22:00 standard check-in; early bag drop from 10:00 if notified; late check-out fee of €25 until 12:00, €50 until 14:00; check-in after 22:00: €30 surcharge
free secure luggage room (unstaffed, keypad entry); open 08:00–20:00
not step-free; the entrance has two steps (15 cm each); no ramp; the lift is narrow (72 cm door) and unsuitable for wheelchairs; guests with mobility issues are advised to book ground‑floor room 1 (direct street access, one step).
no on-site or valet; nearest public car park: Parcheggio Via Lucana at €15 per 24h (1 km uphill, open 07:00–22:00, pay by cash/card); EV charging: two 22 kW Type 2 connectors at Parcheggio Via Lucana (€0.35/kWh, app required)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14+; cash or card, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit via credit card to confirm booking + €50 incidental hold on a credit or debit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa del Buon Pastore (574 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: chiesa di Maria Santissima del Ponte (752 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Cappella della Madonna del Ponte (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco della Cicogna — 360 m · ~5 min walk
Museo archeologico nazionale della Siritide — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 123 m · ~2 min walk
Policoro-Tursi — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre; avoid exchange bureaux at Matera train station or near tourist spots – poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless is common; some smaller cafes and markets may be cash-only.
Rounding up the bill is appreciated but not required; leave a few euros for good service in restaurants; no need to tip taxis or hotel staff beyond rounding.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter – around €1.10.
A panino or slice of pizza from a street-side bakery, roughly €5-7.
A pasta dish or grilled meat main at a trattoria – about €10-14.
Via Buozzi and the area near Piazza Vittorio Veneto have several casual street-food stalls and takeaway places.
Conad and Eurospin are common budget supermarkets in the 75025 area.
Via delle Beccherie has a range of affordable high-street chains; a small market on Saturday mornings near Piazza della Fratellanza.
Buy a bus day pass (about €4) from the ATP tabacchi; from Bari airport, a direct bus to Matera costs around €7-10 one way.
Eat lunch at a bar or bakery instead of a sit-down restaurant; use tap water from public fountains (free); book the Sassi cave tour online in advance for a discount.
Good to know — 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 BasiliCasa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 123 m · ~2 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.
About 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 BasiliCasa?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the courtyard (away from Via Siris). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and offer a better chance of a quiet stay.
Which rooms should I avoid at BasiliCasa?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those fronting Via Siris. This is a narrow street in Matera’s historic Sassi zone, so foot traffic and delivery vehicles can be audible up to the first floor.
Is BasiliCasa noisy?
Via Siris is a main pedestrian and vehicle route through the historic centre, so you’ll hear footsteps, conversation, and occasional mopeds during the day and evening. Early morning rubbish collection is possible.
Which rooms have the best views at BasiliCasa?
Rooms facing Via Siris give you a glimpse of the Sassi’s stone architecture, but trade quiet for views. Courtyard-facing rooms sacrifice the vista for peace. Given the address, there’s no panoramic view — the street is tight, so you’ll see stone walls and a slice of sky.
What are insider tips for staying at BasiliCasa?
1. If arriving by car, ask the hotel for their preferred drop-off point — many Sassi hotels have restricted access. Don’t rely on sat-nav alone. 2. Check-in is often at a separate lobby or a reception desk a few doors away; confirm this in advance to avoid wandering the alley with luggage.
What time is check-in at BasiliCasa?
Check-in at BasiliCasa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does BasiliCasa have Wi-Fi?
free basic (5 Mbps, limited to 1 device) and Premium Wi-Fi at €5 per day (30 Mbps, up to 3 devices); login: room number + surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at BasiliCasa?
€3 per person per night (applies to guests aged 14+; cash or card, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near BasiliCasa?
A panino or slice of pizza from a street-side bakery, roughly €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from BasiliCasa?
Buy a bus day pass (about €4) from the ATP tabacchi; from Bari airport, a direct bus to Matera costs around €7-10 one way.
When is the best time to visit Matera?
May, June, and September offer warm, sunny days (20–28°C) without the intense heat of July and August. Crowds are manageable and hotel rates are lower than peak summer.
Top Attractions 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.