Must-see hotels in Basilicata

  • Hotel Il Belvedere

    Matera

    This cave boutique looks unremarkable from its street-side perch on the edge of the Sasso Caveoso, but you'll feel your jaw start to drop as you enter its…

  • Palazzo Margherita

    Basilicata

    Located in the hill town of Bernalda near the birthplace of director Francis Ford Coppola's grandfather, this 19th-century palazzo has been thoughtfully…

  • h-sa Guesthouse

    Matera

    In a quiet residential neighbourhood around 1km walk from central Matera, the modern h-sa Guesthouse is an excellent option if you're travelling with a…

  • Locanda delle Donne Monache

    Basilicata

    Overlooking the borgo (medieval hamlet), this exclusive hotel is in a converted 18th-century convent with a suitably lofty setting. It's a hotchpotch of…

  • Il Vicinato

    Matera

    Run by Luigi and Teresa, 'The Neighbourhood' is wonderfully located in Sasso Caveoso, in a building dating in parts to around 1600. Rooms are decorated in…

  • Corte San Pietro

    Matera

    Located in Sasso Caveoso, the family-owned Corte San Pietro is one of Matera's most comfortable boutique hotels. Each room is a different shape and size,…

  • La Dolce Vita B&B

    Matera

    This delightful, ecofriendly B&B in Sasso Caveoso comprises two self-contained apartments with solar panels, rainwater recycling, a scenic terrace and…

  • Palazzo Gattini

    Matera

    The Gattini is Matera's plushest hotel, located in the former palatial home of the city's most noble family. And if the nobility of yesteryear could see…

  • Locanda di San Martino

    Matera

    The attraction of this Sasso Caveoso hotel is its subterannean termae romanae (Roman baths). Cave accommodation, with niches and rustic brick floors, is…

  • Hotel Villa Cheta Elite

    Basilicata

    Set in an art-nouveau villa in Acquafredda, this hotel is like a piece of plush Portofino towed several hundred kilometres south. Enjoy a broad terrace…

  • B&B Calandrella

    Basilicata

    Expect a warm welcome at this family-owned B&B in the coastal hamlet of Cersuta, 5km northwest of Maratea. The main building and other standalone cottages…

  • Palazzo Viceconte

    Matera

    You won't have trouble spotting the palatial features at this 17th-century palazzo near the cathedral with superb views of the sassi and gorge. The 14…

  • Casa Vittoria

    Matera

    An excellent option for self-catering travellers, this spacious heritage apartment has brilliant views across the sassi to Matera. Full breakfast…

  • L'Hotel in Pietra

    Matera

    The lobby of this hotel in Sasso Barisano makes sensitive use of a former 13th-century chapel complete with soaring arches, while the nine rock-cut rooms…

  • Hotel Orazio

    Basilicata

    Named for Venosa's most famous son, the Roman poet Horace, this hotel occupies a 17th-century palace complete with antique majolica tiles, frescoes,…

  • La Casa di Penelope e Cirene

    Basilicata

    This delightful B&B, the 'House of Penelope and Cirene', offers just two handsomely furnished rooms in the heart of Pietrapertosa. There's a sitting room,…

  • B&B Al Convento

    Basilicata

    In central Potenza, Al Convento is a great accommodation choice. It’s in an early 19th century building (funnily enough, once a convent), housing a mix of…

  • L'Ostello dei Sassi

    Matera

    A good option for budget and solo travellers, L'Ostello dei Sassi is located a short walk from good bars and restaurants. Accommodation options include…

  • Sassi Hotel

    Matera

    Established in 1996 (making it the first hotel in the sassi), the Sassi Hotel is set in a rambling edifice dating in parts to the 16th century. Some of…

  • B&B Nefer

    Basilicata

    This friendly B&B, set in the small hamlet of Cersuta, 5km northwest of Maratea, has three rooms decorated respectively in blue, pink and sea green. Rooms…

  • Hotel dell’Arpa

    Basilicata

    Sitting conveniently at the foot of historic Viggiano, this modern hotel is more comfortable than charming, but most rooms have fantastic views across the…