Where can I eat near METEORON Luxury Rooms?

You can eat right at the hotel, which has an à la carte restaurant serving local dishes like full English breakfast specialities. Just outside, Capatosta and Le Zite in Cucina are close by, with Monsu and 19a Buca Winery also within easy reach for a meal or drink. A short walk takes you to Ristorante Spaghetteria Miseria E Nobilta or Ristorante Moro, and the seafood restaurant Ohana is a bit further. Pizzeria Lucana, about 13 minutes on foot, is a highly rated spot for Italian cuisine. For a casual option, Mascavo Cafe and Ambaraba are nearby.

What is the area around METEORON Luxury Rooms like?

The hotel sits right at the edge of Matera's historic heart, with Castello Tramontano and Castle Park just a 2 to 3 minute walk away. Palombaro lungo, the ancient cistern, is also a 3 minute stroll, and the Sasso Caveoso district is an 8 minute walk. The area is quiet and residential, yet the main sights and the city center are all within a short walk. You can easily explore the Cathedral and the rock churches on foot from here.

How do I get to METEORON Luxury Rooms from the airport or main train station?

From Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, take a direct shuttle bus to Matera, then it is a short walk or taxi ride to the hotel. The hotel is about 400 meters from Matera Centrale train station, roughly a 5 to 15 minute walk. From the station, head towards Via Antonio Gramsci, where the hotel is located at number 14. You can also arrange a private transfer or use the hotel's shuttle service for a direct ride from the airport or station. The nearest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyla, about 65 km away.

What's there to do near METEORON Luxury Rooms in the evening?

In the evening, you can take a short stroll to the historic Sasso Caveoso, just an 8-minute walk away, to see the ancient cave dwellings. The Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli, a 6-minute walk, offers a lovely spot to enjoy the city lights. For a bite, the hotel's own restaurant serves local dishes, and nearby you'll find 19a Buca Winery, Monsu, and Capatosta. You could also join the Matera by Night tour, which includes entrance to a Cave House and Rock Church, to experience the Sassi after dark.

Is METEORON Luxury Rooms a good base for exploring Matera?

METEORON Luxury Rooms is an excellent base for exploring Matera on foot. You can reach Castello Tramontano in just 2 minutes, Castle Park and Palombaro lungo in 3 minutes, and the Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli in 6 minutes. The Cathedral Basilica and the Church of Saint Peter 'Barisano' are a 7-minute walk, while Sasso Caveoso and the Church of Saint Mary of Idris are 8 minutes away. For sights further out, like the Sassi di Matera, a short taxi or ride-hailing trip will get you there comfortably. The hotel's central location means you can easily return for a break before heading out again.

METEORON Luxury Rooms Matera: 250 m to Palombaro lungo

Name: METEORON Luxury Rooms
Address: 14 Via Antonio Gramsci, Matera, 意大利

Guest reviews

4.3Very good(118)

Excellent89
Good7
Average2
Poor4
Terrible16

Guests like

Helpful Staff: Guests praise the hosts and staff for being friendly and helpful, offering sightseeing tips, restaurant suggestions, and check-out assistance.
Clean Rooms: Several guests describe the rooms as immaculately clean and well-maintained, with good quality furnishings.
Great Location: Reviews mention the convenient location, close to Matera Central and the town square, with easy access to attractions and restaurants.

Guests mention

Room Amenities: Some guests report issues with the fridge and air conditioning, so it's worth checking these on arrival and asking the staff to reset them if needed.
Check-in Process: A few reviews note that there is no on-site desk and staff may need to be summoned from elsewhere, so planning for a less traditional check-in is helpful.

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Reviews from

randalla622

1/5

Tripadvisor· 5 months ago

This is not really a hotel. I wouldn’t even call it a business. There is no desk or attendant, just a messy pile in a corner. If you need anything you have to summon a person from elsewhere in the city, who shows up when it’s convenient for them. If you need something (like a corkscrew) you might get it later in the day or tomorrow. There was no hand soap. I asked for some and it never came. Six days and they never managed it. It’s not true that there is coffee in the room—you can boil water and pay 3 euros for a tiny instant coffee or tea in a paper cup. There was supposed to be a Nespresso machine in a narrow hallway to serve several rooms. There were pods but no machine. I inquired and was told that the guest in 204 had taken it into her room. It was incredibly unprofessional for the staff to say which room, but it gets worse. I was told that housekeeping would return it tomorrow. The next day it still wasn’t there, so I asked again. Apparently the same guest had again removed it and was on camera doing so, I was told, but when I insisted that there should be coffee available, the employee turned mean and sarcastic saying do I want her to go and kill the guest? Then, the most unprofessional thing I have ever seen a hotel employee do, she shared the WhatsApp note she sent the guest, so now I know not only the room number of the other(thief) guest, I now had her name, phone number, and I know she is from the Netherlands. I suppose I could find her easily. If this person shared her information with a stranger, she might share yours. So I had suggested that perhaps the “hotel “ (it is not that) could get a second machine. I found out later that they have three machines, but Francesca had withheld that information from me and from pure spite had not put a machine out for the next four days, even after Amber (the Netherlander) had left. I was told this by the owner. He tried to get me to understand why he couldn’t do anything about this because Francesca is his fiancée for 8 years. So he couldn’t overrule her decision deprive me and all other guests on my floor of coffee for six days. There is no way to communicate with this owner without going through Francesca. Only one way to contact the so-called hotel. I had drawn such ire from her by pointing out that her communication style was rude. In English at least. Which it is. But she claimed there is nothing wrong with her English and accused me of threatening her—I am a business traveler and had called her attention to the potential consequences of communicating in this way with guests. The owner informed me that she had put a “hex” on me and instructed the staff not to help me. There is more, but perhaps you are getting the idea. These people have no idea how to run a hotel. There are no services, no restaurant, no lobby, security is very lax , communication is terrible. It is sloppy excuse for a business, but it isn’t even cheap. You’ll pay the price of a luxury hotel to be treated as worthy of no service. Granted, that was just my experience. Perhaps Amber from the Netherlands had a better experience. You could ask her. I am sure Francesca will give you her number. Of course, I have it too …..

Mannayia Judd

5/5

Google· a year ago

Amazing stay! The hosts hospitality was the best in an Italy. All the staff are very friendly and happy to help. On arrival they suggested some sites and restaurants to visit. When we visited, the temperature in the region was cold, but the rooms were very warm and toastie. Immaculately clean. Highly recommended and excellent location. Thank you for an amazing stay

K5996PJmarianal

1/5

Tripadvisor· 6 months ago

A nightmare stay. Gianmarco and francesca are rude, dishonest people, they ruined our stay in Matera. The advertisement is a total lie. There is no castle view, there is no sofa -just a bed, there is no city view -in fact the balcony doesn't open and the room is dark feels like a cave, the hotel is not in the old city, it faces a building in the new city on a busy street, there is no parking, by any means it is not luxury are you kidding with all those trash bags full of dirty towels you have to step on to get in the apartments? A total joke. When confronted, they were so rude and threatening that I simply couldn't believe it. They were trying to get more money from us, threatening with police for using something from the mini bar which they initially said it's complementary. Scammers and a joke business. My impression of people of Matera is not very good because of them. I hope you read the other reviews here first because other people went through similar issues, and don't go to booking reviews because booking said they can turn off bad reviews there, can you imagine that...

_L851LG

5/5

Tripadvisor· a year ago

It was only about a 3-minute walk from Matera Central, making it very convenient to go back and forth between the accommodation and nearby attractions. The area was quiet in the evening, which made it perfect for relaxation. The accommodation itself was luxurious — something rare to find in Europe — and very clean. The host was also very kind, providing helpful information about sightseeing spots, restaurants, and even assistance during check-out, which made our trip truly enjoyable.

Anka Ivan

1/5

Google· 7 months ago

Was a very bad experience. We booked a room but we never got to stay. Terrible communication and they charged me just because the employee wasn't in mood to exercise his duty. I will never choose it again!

Valérie

2/5

Google· Edited 2 years ago

The room itself is nice and clean, but rather small; you cannot leave your luggage anywhere if you have 2 suitcases. When we arrived and took a shower, it was clogged upon our arrival. Also, the fridge did not work so I had to throw away my cheese. I sent the staff a message but was told that the fridge was working. Later I saw someone else from the staff who told me that the fridge had to be reset. I didn’t get a message nor an apology from METEORON. Furthermore, the air conditioning practically did nothing (lowest set temperature was 21 C, which it never reached) as the air was only blowing up and not towards the bed, and we couldn’t leave the window open because of traffic and the fact that the shutters were the only curtains. The electricity also shuts down if you’re not in the room so you cannot charge anything while you’re away nor cool the room in advance. Like other guests mentioned, the parking is a public parking of a church in the street which is not supervised. You can park in the street for the same price. When we wanted to check out to discuss the above mentioned feedback, nobody was at the front desk (they almost never are). However, the breakfast at Fortunello is really nice and the staff is super friendly. All in all, METEORON tries to be a luxury hotel but seems rather amateuristic and has a few things that need further attention in order to call it “luxury rooms” and to justify the price per night.

Savina Potera

5/5

Google· 2 years ago

We stayed at Meteoron Luxury Rooms and had an outstanding experience. The cleanliness was impeccable, making our stay feel comfortable and welcoming. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, always ready to assist. The location was perfect, allowing us easy access to nearby attractions. We also enjoyed dining at their restaurant Stano, which offered delicious meals, and the bar where we had breakfast was equally impressive. Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great stay!

Carolyn Jarvis

5/5

Google· 2 years ago

METEORON Rooms in Matera was such a lovely place to stay. Everything in the room was perfect and good quality. Our host spent quite some time explaining the town to us, and was a delight to talk to. The location was good and very close to the town square with views over the old town. Plenty of restaurants and breakfast cafes in local streets and around the square.