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Luminarie Sassi - A House Carved into the Rock in the Heart of the Sassi of Matera

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A rustic building with a white door, a circular wall decoration, and cacti.
A stone-paved courtyard with a wooden table and blue chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a rustic building facade.
A bedroom with a large bed, a mirror, and a decorative light fixture above the bed.
A kitchen with a rustic ceiling, a tiled backsplash, and a wooden countertop.
A cozy kitchen with a rustic ceiling, a tiled backsplash, and a dining table set with a placemat and a polka-dotted pot.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cathedral of Matera

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Matera, Provincia di Matera
  • Place, Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Matera
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the area

Matera

Located in Matera, this holiday home is in the city centre. Museo della Scultura Contemporanea and La Raccolta delle Acque are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Casa Grotta 'Once Upon a Time...'.
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Matera, Provincia di Matera

What's nearby

  • Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Matera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 14 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Matera Centrale Railway Station - 17 min walk
  • Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Botteghe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baccanti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Regia Corte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Drink House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zipa Café - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luminarie Sassi - A House Carved into the Rock in the Heart of the Sassi of Matera pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Luminarie Sassi - A House Carved into the Rock in the Heart of the Sassi of Matera?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luminarie Sassi - A House Carved into the Rock in the Heart of the Sassi of Matera?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luminarie Sassi - A House Carved into the Rock in the Heart of the Sassi of Matera?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luminarie Sassi - A House Carved into the Rock in the Heart of the Sassi of Matera located?

Located in the heart of Matera, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi. Museo della Scultura Contemporanea and Casa Noha are just steps away. Matera Centrale Railway Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice place in a great place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was interesting living in the 'cave' . We had a wonderful experience. Onr of a kind! Lorella was a very good host. Breakfast stuff was good and again the experience is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2025
Grazie per aver soggiornotato nella nostra casa vacanze Le Luminarie Sassi. è stato un piacere conoscervi!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

20,000 steps , but worth it

Wonderful experience, great host. Authentic experience of Matera
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Ospiti sorridenti e disponibili, che hanno colto a pieno l' esperienza di dormire nel cuore dei Sassi di Matera. Mi auguro di poterli ospitare nuovamente!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in the heart of Sasso Caveoso

Excellent location, really close to main square St Pietro. Property is finished to a very high standard. Park and ride system with secure car park works well and bus stops very close to property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic Matera

The host was very communicative and acccessible. The apartment is conveniently situated. Matera is amazing and there is great attention to detail in the apartment. Heartily recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A stay over in Sassi

Enjoyed our few nights in Sassi’s beautifull surroundings and great atmosphere. Almost forgot about the neighbours’ dog already who kept us awake during the nights. I would check upfront next time if that dog is still there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect choice in Sassi di Materra

The property is in a great location within walking distance to everything in the Sassi. The bed is very comfortable and how cool to shower in a cave! The kitchen is well equipped and stocked with some breakfast items. The host also had a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. I would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sassi

This is an ancient city. It was fascinating to stay in one of the caves where people have lived for over 4000 years. But recently upgraded to modern day comforts and safety. The bedroom/living area is well appointed. The kitchen had everything one needed, and the bathroom had a shower in the cave wall that was as unusual as the city. I enjoyed my stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Sono molto felice che siate riusciti cogliere l unicità di questa citta millenaria. È stato un piacere ospitarvi!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3

Great location, comfortable accommodations and gracious host. Wifi was sporadic but may have been the area and not the fault of the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Property and Host!

Matera is an incredible city and this was the perfect place to stay! We found Le Luminarie Sassi to be perfectly appointed in every way. There were plenty of amenities: lovely coffee and teas as well as beverages, snacks, breakfast goodies and complimentary wine from our kind and helpful host, Lorella. The bed was comfortable, kitchen items and appliances for all needs, and shower was beautiful as pictured. The location has an incredible view and is close to everything within walking distance. We loved our stay and definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cave experience is unique

After a tour understanding the history of the caves in Matera, it is a humbling experience to stay with all the modern amenities of electricity, running water and yes, internet! Lorella has made this a clean,cutely decorated apartment, it’s in a great spot to walk everywhere. Be aware that it’s a bit of a hike to the property, so be in good health. Although, lorella came to meet us on the Main Street and hauled half the stuff up. Another great aspect of a true host is responsiveness. Our first afternoon had challenges with the internet and power outages. She was in communication all the time helping us. Thank you, Lorella. You made this a magical experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

We stayed in this wonderful place for 10 nights. There are no words to describe it. It truly felt like a home. If you are renting a car, be sure to download the app, Easy Park. The parking lot we used is called Saragat. When you park the car, be sure to take a photo of the parking spot number in case you have to extend your hours of parking. A red bus with "Stassi" as the destination picks you up right outside the lot and runs every 20 minutes. The fee is 1.5 euros per person. Make sure you have coins or small bill denominations. The most difficult part of our 2 weeks in Italy was breaking any bill large than a 20. The bus delivers you to the Plaza in the old town and it is just a brief walk up to the unit. The host met us at the door and gave us a tour of the place. The amenities are well thought out and she had the refrigerator stocked with yogurt, drinks and basic groceries. The wi-fi worked beautifully and maid service was outstanding. We made friends with Roland, the water at the restaurant at the end of the steps and also had coffee every morning at one of the hundreds of cafe's. We explored the old town every day and enjoyed the tours of the ancient caves, the aquifier and all of the craftsmen selling their wares. Be prepared for millions of stairs and wear extremely comfortable shoes with rubber soles. The restaurants were wonderful, we especially enjoyed Francesca's and every day was an adventure. I can not say enough about this incredible host!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
Bellissimi Ospiti che hanno saputo cogliere a pieno l esperienza di un soggiorno a Matera nel cuore dei Sassi. È stato un piacere ospitarli!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful apartment on the edge of the Sassi area in Matera. It was tastefully and stylishly decorated. The host thoughtfully provided water, milk and a few essential food items which were very welcome. The location was superb, looking out towards the Murgia plateau. And because it was on the edge of the town it was easy to find and get to with luggage, not too many steps. Everything in the apartment was comfortable and very clean - comfortable bed, good shower.The host was responsive and got back to us quickly with answers to any questions. Her communication was excellent, particularly about parking and how to get the shuttle bus to Matera, which was very easy. We had a lovely time in Matera, it is an amazing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
E'stato un piacere ospitare questa splendida coppia. Ospiti gentili, rispettosi della casa e della sua organizzazione. Comunicazione semplice e piacevole. Li consiglio vivamente! e sarò felice di ospitarli nuovamente in futuro." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special experience in Matera

We arrived not really knowing about Matera and once we turned the corner on the bus and saw what the Sassi was all about our jaws dropped! Then to discover that we would be staying in the heart of it in a beautiful cave home was the beginning of a magical three days. Easy to park following host’s directions to the public car park and an easy bus ride to the end of the line in heart of it all. Good instructions to find the place and so tastefully and well decorated. A lovely welcome gift of wine and snacks for our anniversary was really special. The bed was super comfortable- best sleep so far in Italy. The cave shower was amazing and all the touches of lighting made a cozy hang out on our one rainy day. Matera has so many great restaurants and interesting places to discover we easily filled our three days. The hike to the caves is wonderful and the whole vibe was sacred and elevated. This place is a gem and very well priced for the value you get. I would recommend to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2025
Dopo anni la prima e unica esperienza negativa. Ps. Le recensioni sono un modo per condividere la propria esperienza (positiva o negativa che sia) con altri viaggiatori e non oggetto di scambio.
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