🇮🇹 Matera, Italy
MH Matera
📍 Via Germania, Matera, 75100
Your stay — MH Matera
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The Property — MH Matera
MH Matera is a sleek 4-star carved into the Sassi, blending raw limestone walls with clean, minimalist design. The lobby feels like a calm, airy cave with polished concrete floors, soft lighting and the occasional glimpse of the ravine. It suits design-conscious travellers who want modern comfort without losing the ancient character — couples especially. The rooftop terrace offers a direct, unfiltered view across the Gravina canyon, not a staged panorama.
Chronicles of Matera
Matera is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements, its Sassi caves first dug into the tufa gorge during the Paleolithic period. For centuries these dwellings housed a dense, poor population; in the 1950s the government forcibly relocated them, calling the area a 'national shame'. Carlo Levi's 1945 book 'Christ Stopped at Eboli' drew attention to the poverty, but by the 1990s UNESCO recognition sparked a rehabilitation. Today Matera is a European Capital of Culture 2019 alumnus, its Sassi a Unesco World Heritage showpiece of rock-cut churches, cisterns and whitewashed lanes. The city retains a raw, lunar feel — no twee restoration, just stone and history.
Best Time to Visit
Full Matera guide →Best months
May and September offer the best mix: warm (20-28°C), dry, and crowds thin out post-Easter or before autumn peak. June also works if you avoid the very end of the month.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peaks: temperatures hit 35°C+, hotel prices double, and the Sassi become a slow-moving queue of tourists from the coast. The Festa della Bruna (2 July) draws huge crowds with its parade and explosive paper-mâché cart procession.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the budget sweet spots: half the rates, mild 15-22°C days, and far fewer people. You get the same caves and churches without the queue heat.
Weather & packing
Summer in Matera is dry, dusty and scorching — the tufa rock absorbs heat and radiates it well into the night. Pack a sun hat, light linen layers, and a reusable water bottle; the only rain you will see is a stray afternoon thunderclap.
Live City Briefing — Matera
- The new 'Matera Experience' digital heritage trail launched in March 2026, adding AR overlays to key cave churches in the Sassi — free with the city visitor pass.
- The uphill cable-car from the train station to the historic centre was upgraded in late 2025, now running every 10 minutes until midnight; it saves the steep 15-minute climb.
- Construction on a pedestrianised Piazza San Pietro finished in spring 2026, reopening the terrace view over the Gravina — it had been fenced off since 2024.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MH Matera, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the Sassi district (south-west side), away from Via Germania's traffic. The higher you are, the better the view over the old city and the quieter the room, since this is a four-floor hotel with only one lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the parking entrance or lift lobby – street noise from Via Germania and the bar terrace (no lift access) can drift in. Also skip rooms above the indoor garage entrance on the ground floor; early morning car movement is a risk.
Best views
South-west facing rooms on floors three or four overlook the Sassi di Matera (the historic cave district) and the surrounding ravine, rather than the modern Via Germania street and its car park.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors – these sit above street level and bar activity, with minimal foot traffic from the single lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Germania is a main road into Matera's newer area – expect moderate traffic noise from early morning until late evening. The indoor garage ramp (near the entrance) and the bar terrace also generate occasional chatter and door sounds.
Insider tips
1) The indoor garage costs 20 EUR per night and is unreserved – arrive by 5pm to secure a spot; otherwise, use Parcheggio Via Lucana (150 m, 1.50 EUR/hour or 12 EUR/24h). 2) Free wifi is capped at 30 Mbps – if you need faster speeds for streaming or work, pay the 5 EUR premium upgrade at check-in, no login hassle.
- 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 — MH Matera
Free standard wifi (up to 30 Mbps) for all guests; premium up to 100 Mbps costs 5 EUR per 24 hours, no login constraints
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access; no physical newspapers. The building is modern, no heritage quirks – purpose-built hotel from 2018
Check-in from 15:00, early bag drop available from 09:00; late checkout until 14:00 for 30 EUR, until 18:00 for 60 EUR
Complimentary storage on day of arrival and departure, luggage room with lockers
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; one ground-floor accessible room with roll-in shower; no lifts to bar terrace
On-site indoor garage: 20 EUR per night (unreserved, subject to availability); nearest public car park is Parcheggio Via Lucana, 150 m, 1.50 EUR per hour, 12 EUR per 24 hours; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 3.00 EUR per person per night, children under 14 exempt
Deposit & card hold: 100% of the first night charged at booking; 50 EUR incidentals hold at check-in via credit card
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centro Commerciale La Mongolfiera — 746 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Venusio — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATM withdrawals with a fee-free card; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots—rates are poor.
Cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay are common. Small bars or market stalls may be cash-only.
Tipping is not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two for good service is appreciated in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar—around €1.00–1.20.
A panino or slice of focaccia from a bakery or takeaway—around €5–7.
A pasta or pizza main in a casual trattoria—around €10–14.
Crispy breadcrumb-coated lamb or pork (crapiata or bread with olive oil) in the Sassi area; look for small food stalls or bakeries near Piazza Veneto.
Conad, MD, and Lidl are common in the city and on the outskirts.
Via Lucana and the area around Piazza Vittorio Veneto have affordable chain stores and independent shops; markets like the Saturday Mercato Settimanale near the stadium offer budget clothing.
Walk—Matera is compact. A single bus ticket (€1.20) is the cheapest way for longer trips; airport shuttle bus to Bari airport costs about €8.
Book accommodation in the Sassi for free stone-built ambiance; buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than tourist kiosks; eat at places aiming at locals away from the main cathedral square.
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 MH Matera
🕒 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 MH Matera?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor facing the Sassi district (south-west side), away from Via Germania's traffic. The higher you are, the better the view over the old city and the quieter the room, since this is a four-floor hotel with only one lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at MH Matera?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the parking entrance or lift lobby – street noise from Via Germania and the bar terrace (no lift access) can drift in. Also skip rooms above the indoor garage entrance on the ground floor; early morning car movement is a risk.
Is MH Matera noisy?
Via Germania is a main road into Matera's newer area – expect moderate traffic noise from early morning until late evening. The indoor garage ramp (near the entrance) and the bar terrace also generate occasional chatter and door sounds.
Which rooms have the best views at MH Matera?
South-west facing rooms on floors three or four overlook the Sassi di Matera (the historic cave district) and the surrounding ravine, rather than the modern Via Germania street and its car park.
What are insider tips for staying at MH Matera?
1) The indoor garage costs 20 EUR per night and is unreserved – arrive by 5pm to secure a spot; otherwise, use Parcheggio Via Lucana (150 m, 1.50 EUR/hour or 12 EUR/24h). 2) Free wifi is capped at 30 Mbps – if you need faster speeds for streaming or work, pay the 5 EUR premium upgrade at check-in, no login hassle.
What time is check-in at MH Matera?
Check-in at MH Matera is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MH Matera have Wi-Fi?
Free standard wifi (up to 30 Mbps) for all guests; premium up to 100 Mbps costs 5 EUR per 24 hours, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at MH Matera?
3.00 EUR per person per night, children under 14 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near MH Matera?
A panino or slice of focaccia from a bakery or takeaway—around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MH Matera?
Walk—Matera is compact. A single bus ticket (€1.20) is the cheapest way for longer trips; airport shuttle bus to Bari airport costs about €8.
When is the best time to visit Matera?
May and September offer the best mix: warm (20-28°C), dry, and crowds thin out post-Easter or before autumn peak. June also works if you avoid the very end of the month.
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.