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The 3 best hotels in Matera.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 3 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Matera, Italy: L'Hotel In Pietra (budget), Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae (best value) and Eurostars Matera La Suite (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetL'Hotel In Pietra9.1/10 · €157 / nightBest ValueLocanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae8.9/10 · €203 / nightLuxuryEurostars Matera La Suite9.4/10 · €167 / night
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L'Hotel In Pietra, Matera
Budget
9.1€157 / night

L'Hotel In Pietra

★★★Sassi di Matera

Best forSmart-budget trips · Wellness breaks · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.1/10 from 1,270 guest reviews
  • ≈ 2 min walk to San Giovanni Battista, Matera
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
1,270 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting in the Sassi district with views of the cathedral and old town.
  • Room Size: Suites offer spacious layouts, while standard options are compact with limited storage.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 1,270 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €157.00 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €157.00/night versus a sample median of €167.00/night (6% below the median).
  • Location: Sassi di Matera, Matera. Address: Via San Giovanni Vecchio 22. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae, Matera
Best Value★ Our pick
8.9€203 / night

Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae

★★★Sassi di Matera

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks · Pool days

  • 8.9/10 from 2,780 guest reviews
  • ≈ 2 min walk to San Giovanni Battista, Matera
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
2,780 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting with breathtaking views of the Sassi and easy access to historic sites.
  • Value For Money: High room rates and additional fees for the wellness area frustrate some guests.
  • Pool
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 2,780 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €203.00/night versus a sample median of €167.00/night.
  • Location: Sassi di Matera, Matera. Address: Via Fiorentini 71. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Eurostars Matera La Suite, Matera
Luxury🔥 Luxury for less: cheaper than our best-value pick right now
9.4€167 / night

Eurostars Matera La Suite

★★★★★The Top-rated Area in Matera

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.4/10 from 744 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Palazzo dell'Annunziata
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
744 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Situated on the edge of the Sassi district, a short walk from the historic center.
  • Value For Money: Reasonable rates for the location, though some feel amenities do not match the price.
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.4/10 from 744 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €167.00/night versus a sample median of €167.00/night.
  • Location: The Top-rated Area in Matera, Matera. Address: 137 Via Lucana. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Matera Cathedral, Palazzo dell'Annunziata, San Giovanni Battista, Matera

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Matera

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Sassi di Matera

L'Hotel In Pietra · ≈ 2 min walk to San Giovanni Battista, Matera

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Wellness breaks, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Sassi di Matera

Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae · ≈ 2 min walk to San Giovanni Battista, Matera

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks, Pool days

Luxury

The Top-rated Area in Matera

Eurostars Matera La Suite · ≈ 5 min walk to Palazzo dell'Annunziata

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryMatera Cathedral · Palazzo dell'Annunziata · San Giovanni Battista, Matera

Matera hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetL'Hotel In PietraSassi di Matera39.1 (1,270)€157
Best ValueLocanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae RomanaeSassi di Matera38.9 (2,780)€203
LuxuryEurostars Matera La SuiteThe Top-rated Area in Matera59.4 (744)€167

Questions about hotels in Matera

What is the best budget hotel in Matera?
L'Hotel In Pietra (Sassi di Matera): 9.1/10 · 1,270 reviews · €157 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting in the Sassi district with views of the cathedral and old town.”
What is the best value hotel in Matera?
Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae (Sassi di Matera): 8.9/10 · 2,780 reviews · €203 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting with breathtaking views of the Sassi and easy access to historic sites.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Matera?
Eurostars Matera La Suite (The Top-rated Area in Matera): 9.4/10 · 744 reviews · €167 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated on the edge of the Sassi district, a short walk from the historic center.”
Where should I stay in Matera?
Our three picks are in Sassi di Matera, The Top-rated Area in Matera. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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