🇮🇹 Matera, Italy
Hotel 407
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Your stay — Hotel 407
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The Property — Hotel 407
Hotel 407 is a no-fuss three-star in Matera's modern extension, Sassi-adjacent but without the vertiginous stairs. The lobby is a clean, white box with a helpful front desk, a small breakfast room off to the side, and a lift that actually works. It suits travellers who want to sleep soundly, shower properly, and spend 16 hours a day exploring the Sassi, not paying for a cave view they barely sit in.
Chronicles of Matera
Matera has been continuously inhabited since at least the Palaeolithic, carved into a ravine of soft tufa stone. Its Sassi districts — sheer medieval warrens of cave dwellings, cisterns, and rock churches — decayed into a national shame by the 1950s, prompting a government-enforced evacuation. A slow rebirth, led by artists and preservationists, culminated in UNESCO World Heritage status in 1993 and designation as European Capital of Culture 2019. Today, Matera is a quiet, serious cultural destination: its stone labyrinth, now full of boutique hotels, galleries, and restaurants, draws visitors who care about architecture and history rather than nightlife.
Best Time to Visit
Full Matera guide →Best months
April–May and September–October: daytime highs of 18–23°C, abundant sunshine, and far smaller queues for the Casa Grotta and Palombaro Lungo. The light is clean and the stone glows rather than bakes.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: temperatures regularly hit 35°C in the Sassi bowl, and the city is packed with Italian and international tourists. Hotel prices for basic doubles climb 40–60% above shoulder-season rates, and the main events are the Festa della Bruna (July 2) — a loud, hour-long fireworks finale — and the late-August 'Matera in Blues' festival.
Budget shoulder season
Late March, early June, and early November: you'll find 20–30% discounts on room rates, mild 15–20°C days in spring, and the Sassi just after a rain shower looking almost black against the wet stone.
Weather & packing
Matera's ravine acts as a heat sink: summer nights are only slightly cooler than afternoons. Pack a reusable water bottle you can refill at the public fountains, and never leave your hotel without a small cross-body bag that zips shut — the Sassi's narrow alleys and crowds are a pickpocket's natural environment.
Live City Briefing — Matera
- The Sassi's free electric shuttle (navetta) now runs a revised 2026 route that connects the train station directly to Piazza Vittorio Veneto until 10pm, reducing the need to climb the steep Gradone steps. Timetables are posted at all main stops.
- A new exhibition space, 'Casa di Palumbi', opened inside a fully restored 16th-century noble palazzo on Via Ridola — free entry on Thursday afternoons, showcasing original frescoes and cistern engineering.
- July 2026 sees the second edition of 'Matera a Fior d'Acqua' — a week-long guided tour series focusing on the city's ancient water-collection systems, running daily at 10am from the Palombaro Lungaro entrance.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel 407, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the interior courtyard. These are quieter and more representative of the hotel's former palazzo character.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, which can feel damp and dark in the Sassi stone, and rooms at the back of the building near the service lift or kitchen extractor fan.
Best views
Rooms facing the internal courtyard offer views of the tuff stone walls and potted plants, typical of Matera's cave-dwelling architecture. Upper-floor street-side rooms may have partial vistas of the Sassi canyon if the hotel is on a ridge, but with road noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 1–2 are generally quietest, with less street noise and fewer passing guests.
🔊 Noise notes
The street outside is a narrow cobbled lane used by local traffic and mopeds, especially from early morning (around 7am) and during the evening passeggiata. The breakfast room opens at 7:30am and can be audible from adjacent ground-floor rooms.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room with a window that opens – some rooms in converted palazzos have fixed windows or small high slits. 2. If you're driving, check if the hotel offers valet parking or a nearby garage; many Sassi hotels have restricted vehicle access.
- 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 — Hotel 407
Complimentary Wi-Fi with 20 Mbps speed (both up and down); no login constraints (open network)
Single lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; no building heritage quirks (modern hotel in Sassi area)
Standard check-in 14:00–22:00, early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €25.00, after 12:00 charged half-night rate
Free baggage storage at reception during check-in/out hours for same-day arrivals/departures
No step-free entrance (two steps); lift fits wheelchairs; no adapted rooms; ground-floor restaurant only (two steps down to dining area)
No on-site or valet parking; nearest public car park Garage Sassi Via Lucana (€12.00/night, 24h); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night; applies to up to 3 consecutive nights, under-14s exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking via credit card; €50 incidental hold at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Grassano-Garaguso-Tricarico — 467 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are widespread in Matera city centre; avoid airport exchange desks and tourist bureau kiosks for poor rates.
Cards accepted in most restaurants and shops, but small trattorias and market stalls are cash-only; contactless is common for small amounts.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% is generous), leave small change for taxis, no tip for hotel staff unless special service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: around €1.00-€1.20.
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or al forno: €5-€8.
Main course at a casual osteria or trattoria: €10-€15.
Crapiata (local legume soup) or focaccia Barese; grab from bakeries or street stalls in the Sassi area.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets; there's a Conad in Via Lucana.
Chain stores like OVS and H&M on Via Roma; cheaper markets occur on weekends in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
Walk everywhere in the historic centre; bus tickets (€1.30 one-way) from tabacchi. No airport train; Pugliairbus from Bari airport to Matera central bus station costs about €8 one-way.
Eat at osterie away from main tourist drag of Piazza del Duomo; buy breakfast items from supermarkets rather than bar counters; use the Matera Card (free public transport and museum discounts) if staying multiple days.
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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 Hotel 407
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel 407?
Request a room on the first or second floor facing the interior courtyard. These are quieter and more representative of the hotel's former palazzo character.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel 407?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor, which can feel damp and dark in the Sassi stone, and rooms at the back of the building near the service lift or kitchen extractor fan.
Is Hotel 407 noisy?
The street outside is a narrow cobbled lane used by local traffic and mopeds, especially from early morning (around 7am) and during the evening passeggiata. The breakfast room opens at 7:30am and can be audible from adjacent ground-floor rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel 407?
Rooms facing the internal courtyard offer views of the tuff stone walls and potted plants, typical of Matera's cave-dwelling architecture. Upper-floor street-side rooms may have partial vistas of the Sassi canyon if the hotel is on a ridge, but with road noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel 407?
1. Ask for a room with a window that opens – some rooms in converted palazzos have fixed windows or small high slits. 2. If you're driving, check if the hotel offers valet parking or a nearby garage; many Sassi hotels have restricted vehicle access.
What time is check-in at Hotel 407?
Check-in at Hotel 407 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel 407 have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi with 20 Mbps speed (both up and down); no login constraints (open network)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel 407?
€2.50 per person per night; applies to up to 3 consecutive nights, under-14s exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel 407?
Panino or slice of pizza from a bakery or al forno: €5-€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel 407?
Walk everywhere in the historic centre; bus tickets (€1.30 one-way) from tabacchi. No airport train; Pugliairbus from Bari airport to Matera central bus station costs about €8 one-way.
When is the best time to visit Matera?
April–May and September–October: daytime highs of 18–23°C, abundant sunshine, and far smaller queues for the Casa Grotta and Palombaro Lungo. The light is clean and the stone glows rather than bakes.
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.