Hotel San Giorgio

These spots range from casual trattorias to refined dining, many carved into the tuff rock. For a quick bite or a relaxed meal, any of these are within a minute or two on foot. If you want more options, the Sassi area is full of restaurants, and the Cathedral is just a 2-minute walk away, so you can easily explore as you go. The hotel's own location in the heart of the Sassi means you are never far from a good table.

Hotel San Giorgio sits in the heart of the Sassi, Matera's historic stone district, with the Cathedral Basilica just a 2-minute walk away and the Church of Saint Peter 'Barisano' at 2 minutes. The area is quiet and authentic, filled with cave dwellings, such as the Cave House in the Sassi of Matera (6 minutes) and the Sasso Caveoso (6 minutes). Palombaro lungo, an ancient cistern, is only 4 minutes on foot, while Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli offers viewpoints 6 minutes away. Noha House, a multimedia museum, is 3 minutes from your door. Nearby restaurants like Le Botteghe and Vicolo Cieco Salsamenteria are just steps away, and the public shuttle stop is 20 meters from reception. From here, you can easily explore the Sassi's landmarks on foot, with everything from the Cathedral to the MUSMA Museum within a short stroll.

From Matera Centrale train station (1.1 km away), take the Sassi Line public shuttle, which stops just 20 meters from the reception, or take a taxi directly to the hotel. From Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (64 km away), you can take a direct bus with Sita Sud or Miccolis, or arrange a private transfer to the reception. If you arrive by car, the Sassi is a no-traffic zone, so use one of the nearby private parking facilities; many offer a shuttle service to the hotel. The reception is in the Sasso Barisano, and walking from the stop or parking drop-off is a short, easy stroll through the historic heart.

In the evening, you’re right in the heart of the Sassi, so a stroll to the Cathedral Basilica of Matera is a lovely 2-minute walk, and both the Church of Saint Peter 'Barisano' and Noha House are just 2-3 minutes away. You could join the Matera by Night tour, which covers the Sassi with entrance fees included, or book a Tuk Tuk tour for an evening ride through the historic lanes.

Yes, Hotel San Giorgio is a great base for exploring Matera. The Cathedral Basilica of Matera and the Church of Saint Peter 'Barisano' are each just a 2-minute walk away, with Palombaro lungo 4 minutes and Church of Saint Mary of Idris 5 minutes on foot. Sasso Caveoso and Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli are both a 6-minute walk, so all the iconic Sassi sights are within easy reach. The MUSMA Museum is a 7-minute walk, and Casa Grotta nei Sassi is about 6 minutes. Everything you'll want to see is walkable, making it easy to explore the ancient city at your own pace.