Your stay — Le Spighe D'Oro
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Spighe D'Oro, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) to minimize potential street noise from the city's narrow streets. These rooms are likely to be quieter due to the hotel's central location in Matera.
Rooms to avoid
Be cautious of rooms near the service entrance, as it may lead to a higher risk of noise disturbance from staff and deliveries.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address does not provide specific information on the hotel's orientation or view options. However, rooms on the upper floors may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are likely to be the quietest, given the hotel's layout and central location.
🔊 Noise notes
Given the hotel's location in Matera's historic center, rooms may be subject to some street noise, particularly from the narrow streets and local traffic.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's central location and walk to the nearby Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a unique cultural experience. Consider requesting a room with a shower, as the hotel's amenities page mentions this option, which may be a convenient perk for travelers.
- 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 — Le Spighe D'Oro
free, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, historic section has stairs-only access to some rooms
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and local newspapers, internet cafe with public computers
15:00-22:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€50 fee)
available for €5 per bag per day, limited to 24 hours
step-free access to main entrance, wheelchair-friendly rooms available upon request, historic building has some structural limitations
onsite valet parking available for €30 per night, public car park P2 Piazza Duomo for €1.50 per hour, EV charging available at €0.50 per kWh
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2 per person per night (€1.50 for EU citizens, €3 for non-EU citizens)
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit, €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro (EUR)
Euro is the official currency, exchange can be done at banks, post offices, or currency exchange offices in the city centre; be aware that rates at airports and tourist bureaux are often less favourable.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted, including contactless payments, although some smaller shops may only accept cash; mobile payments are not as common.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving 1-2€ is sufficient for good service; hotel staff may not expect tips, but rounding up the bill is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè espresso costs around 1-2€ from a bar or street vendor.
A panino (sandwich) or piadina (flatbread) from a street vendor or local eatery costs around 5-8€.
A pasta dish or second-course meal at a local trattoria or osteria costs around 10-15€.
Street food is available in the city centre, particularly in the Sassi district and near the cathedral.
Conad, Lidl, and Spar are common supermarket chains in the area.
High-street shopping is available in the city centre, with affordable options at local markets or second-hand shops.
A single ticket on public transportation costs 1.20€, while a day pass costs 2.50€; the bus from the airport to the city centre costs around 1.50€.
Buy water and snacks at supermarkets or markets instead of tourist areas.Avoid eating at overpriced restaurants near popular attractions.Use public transportation instead of taxis for short trips.
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 Le Spighe D'Oro
🕒 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.
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 Le Spighe D'Oro?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) to minimize potential street noise from the city's narrow streets. These rooms are likely to be quieter due to the hotel's central location in Matera.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Spighe D'Oro?
Be cautious of rooms near the service entrance, as it may lead to a higher risk of noise disturbance from staff and deliveries.
Is Le Spighe D'Oro noisy?
Given the hotel's location in Matera's historic center, rooms may be subject to some street noise, particularly from the narrow streets and local traffic.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Spighe D'Oro?
Unfortunately, the address does not provide specific information on the hotel's orientation or view options. However, rooms on the upper floors may offer a view of the surrounding cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Spighe D'Oro?
Take advantage of the hotel's central location and walk to the nearby Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a unique cultural experience. Consider requesting a room with a shower, as the hotel's amenities page mentions this option, which may be a convenient perk for travelers.
What time is check-in at Le Spighe D'Oro?
Check-in at Le Spighe D'Oro is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Spighe D'Oro have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Spighe D'Oro?
€2 per person per night (€1.50 for EU citizens, €3 for non-EU citizens)
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Spighe D'Oro?
A panino (sandwich) or piadina (flatbread) from a street vendor or local eatery costs around 5-8€.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Spighe D'Oro?
A single ticket on public transportation costs 1.20€, while a day pass costs 2.50€; the bus from the airport to the city centre costs around 1.50€.
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.