Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita - Matera

Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita: cave hotel in Matera's Sassi UNESCO site with candle-lit rooms and a breakfast room inside a 13th-century church

Rooms & Accommodation

Sextantio Le Grotte offers rooms and suites set inside large caves carved into tufa rock. Each room has stone floors and antique furniture, with bed linen made from antique cloth. Candlelight illuminates the spaces, and all rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Breakfast is served in a former 13th-century cave church, offering a buffet with home-baked goods, local cheeses, meats, and cakes. Guests can book an exclusive candlelit dinner in this same church for a private evening. The hotel also arranges cooking classes that use local ingredients, and a bar serves wine and champagne.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel is located in Matera's Sassi quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a scenic terrace overlooking Murgia National Park. Nearby attractions include Casa Noha, MUSMA Museum, and the park itself for hiking. The area is car-free, with a shuttle service from a partner parking garage.

Services & Activities

Albergo Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita provides massage and yoga classes in guest rooms, bicycle rental, and walking tours. Staff can arrange airport transfers, car hire, and guided tours of local culture. The property is pet-friendly with pet bowls and baskets, and offers babysitting services and family rooms.

Cultural Immersion

Sextantio focuses on sustainability through the preservation of local heritage and use of local materials for furnishings. Cooking classes teach guests to prepare local dishes, and themed dinner nights are held. A private dining option in the former church is available for special occasions.

• Location: Matera's Sassi UNESCO site with terrace overlooking Murgia National Park
• Rooms: 18 cave rooms with stone floors and antique furniture
• Dining: Breakfast in former church and private candlelit dinner
• Wellness: Massage and yoga classes in room
• Activities: Cooking classes, walking tours, bicycle rental
• Pets: Pet bowls and baskets provided
• Family: Babysitting services and family rooms

License number: IT077014A101124001