Pietragialla - Matera

3-star boutique hotel with cave rooms carved into the Sassi of Matera

Cave Accommodations

Pietragialla offers rooms carved directly into the tuff rock of the Sassi di Matera, with bathroom fixtures cut from the same limestone. The Quadruple Room with Shower includes a shower carved from the rock, while the Premium Quadruple Room provides a large bath tub that guests describe as feeling like a Roman spa. All rooms include air conditioning, a private entrance, and a minibar that is restocked daily with water, juice, and snacks.

Private Terraces and Views

The Belvedere room and Superior Double Room each offer a large private balcony with a direct view of the Sassi (Old Matera) and the Matera Cathedral, visible from the terrace. Guests spend evenings on this terrace watching the town light up at night. The terrace seats a family of five, and some rooms combine cave interiors with outdoor seating.

Owner Hospitality and Local Knowledge

Giacomo, the owner and a former sculptor who worked on the Sassi renovations, personally welcomes every guest and provides transportation to and from the bus station. He communicates via WhatsApp to help with parking locations and provides tips on local restaurants and events happening in Matera. Guests report that Giacomo assists with luggage and will come find guests if parking is difficult.

Location in the Sassi District

Pietragialla sits in the Sasso Barisano, inside the historic Sassi district, a 5-minute walk from Matera Cathedral and an 8-minute walk from the MUSMA Museum. Casa Grotta nei Sassi is less than 0.6 mile away, and the Convent of Sant'Agostino and Church of San Pietro Caveoso are within a short walk. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the main piazza and all major trails.

Family-Friendly Setup

Families of 5 can rent a combination of a terrace room and a cave room, giving children a choice between outdoor space and a rock-carved sleeping area. Daily housekeeping ensures the rooms stay clean, and the breakfast spread (pastries, jams, fresh fruit, juices, and almond milk) is placed in the room the night before, allowing families to eat whenever they wake. The hotel provides a licensed parking spot in the new part of town through an agreement with a local garage.

• Accommodation: Rooms with showers and bathtubs carved from limestone by a former Sassi sculptor
• Views: Premium rooms with large private terrace overlooking the Sassi and Matera Cathedral
• Owner services: Free pickup and drop-off at the bus station, WhatsApp-based guest support
• Location: 5-minute walk to Matera Cathedral, 8-minute walk to MUSMA Museum
• Family option: Multiple-room bookings combining cave and terrace rooms for families of 5
• Breakfast: Self-service breakfast placed in the room the night before, including fresh local figs and almond milk

License number: IT077014B402245001