Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae
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.
Book it if you want a Sassi hotel with a pool and wellness area and a well-reviewed breakfast, and the price is acceptable to you. If value is your main test, note that it cost more than the five-star pick in our sample and that wellness access can carry extra fees.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Matera, a 3-star hotel in the Sassi. It suits couples who want to combine the old town with time in a pool or spa. The property lists a spa and wellness centre, a swimming pool, family rooms, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the listing tags a gym too.
Price-conscious travellers should compare carefully. Some guests say room rates are high and are frustrated by extra fees for the wellness area. In our reference stay it was the most expensive of our three Matera picks.
Location and getting around
The address is Via Fiorentini 71, in the Sassi di Matera. The location score is 9.5 out of 10.
Guests mention views of the Sassi and easy access to historic sites. Straight-line estimates put San Giovanni Battista at about 0.1 km (1 minute), Palazzo dell'Annunziata at about 0.2 km (3 minutes) and Matera Cathedral at about 0.3 km (4 minutes). These have not been verified on foot.
What guests say
The score is 8.9 out of 10 from 2,780 reviews, the most reviews of our three Matera picks. On score alone it places third of 3 eligible properties.
Guests praise the location and the views of the Sassi. Breakfast also draws comments: a large buffet with sweet and savoury local items, served to live piano music.
The main complaint is value for money. Some guests find room rates high, and the extra charges for the wellness area frustrate them.
Price and how it compares with our other Matera picks
The reference price was €203 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 sat above it. L'Hotel In Pietra, our Budget pick, was €157 with a score of 9.1 and 3 stars. Eurostars Matera La Suite, our Luxury pick, was €167 with a score of 9.4 and 5 stars. That is an odd result: in this sample the Best Value pick was the priciest of the three. Prices on your dates may look different, so compare all three.
Breakfast is listed as a buffet. Whether it is included in your rate has not been confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 hotels were eligible in Matera, so every one of them made our list. The Best Value label weighs guest score, number of reviews and reference price. Locanda Di San Martino has by far the largest review base, which counted in its favour, but on price alone it did not win. Treat that label with care here.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on the booking page.
Ask what the wellness area costs and whether you need to book a time slot. Parking is not listed in our data, so ask how to arrive by car.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How much does Locanda Di San Martino cost per night?
The reference price was €203 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the spa included at Locanda Di San Martino?
Not always. Some guests mention additional fees for the wellness area, so ask what is included in your rate.
Does the hotel have a pool?
The property lists a swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre. Check opening times and any charges for your dates.
Is it close to Matera Cathedral?
Yes, about 0.3 km, or around 4 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Why is it the Best Value pick if it costs more?
The label balances score, reviews and price, and it has 2,780 reviews. In the reference stay it cost more than the other two picks, so compare prices for your dates.