L'Hotel In Pietra
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is a strong booking for couples who want to sleep in the Sassi, a few minutes from the cathedral, at the lowest price among our Matera picks. If you need space and storage, book a suite or look elsewhere, because guests say standard rooms are compact.
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This is our Budget pick for Matera, a 3-star hotel in the Sassi district with a 9.1 score. It suits couples and short-stay visitors who want to walk out into the old town. The property lists family rooms, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, and the listing tags it as pet-friendly with a spa. Confirm what the spa involves and the pet terms before booking.
Note that Budget here is relative. Matera is not cheap, and €157 a night is far from a bargain in most cities. Travellers with big suitcases or long stays may find standard rooms tight.
Location and getting around
The address is Via San Giovanni Vecchio 22, in the Sassi di Matera. The location score is 9.6 out of 10, the highest of our three picks in the city.
Guests describe a central setting in the Sassi with views of the cathedral and the old town. Straight-line estimates put San Giovanni Battista at about 0.1 km (1 minute), Matera Cathedral at about 0.2 km (3 minutes) and Palazzo dell'Annunziata at about 0.3 km (4 minutes). These have not been verified on foot.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 1,270 reviews. It ranks joint second of the 3 eligible properties on review score.
Location is the top compliment. Breakfast is the other, and it stands out: guests say it is served in a former church, with a range of sweet and savoury local items.
The main criticism is space. Suites are described as spacious, but standard rooms are compact with limited storage.
Price and how it compares with our other Matera picks
The reference price was €157 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €167 a night, so this was about 6% below. Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae, our Best Value pick, was €203 with a score of 8.9 and 3 stars. Eurostars Matera La Suite, our Luxury pick, was €167 with a score of 9.4 and 5 stars. In this sample the gap to the five-star hotel was only €10 a night, so compare both before you book.
Breakfast options listed include continental, Italian, vegetarian, gluten-free and buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate has not been confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 hotels were eligible in Matera, so the comparison was narrow. After reserving the upscale choice, In Pietra had the lowest eligible reference price, and its 9.1 score and 9.6 location score made it a sound Budget pick.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page.
Compare a standard room with a suite if space matters. Parking is not listed in our data, so ask the hotel how to arrive by car and with luggage.
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How much does L'Hotel In Pietra cost per night?
The reference price was €157 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is L'Hotel In Pietra in the Sassi?
Yes, it is in the Sassi di Matera at Via San Giovanni Vecchio 22. Matera Cathedral is about 3 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Are the rooms small?
Guests say standard rooms are compact with limited storage, while suites are spacious. Check room sizes on the booking page.
What is special about breakfast?
Guests say it is served in a former church, with sweet and savoury local items. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Can I park at the hotel?
Parking is not listed in our data. Ask the hotel how to reach it by car and where to leave the vehicle.