Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
Matera, Italy
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About the Hotel
The sassi of Matera – ancient cave dwellings carved into the soft volcanic rock – are believed to be some of the first human settlements in Italy, and are what constitutes Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita. Inhabited until the 1950s, when Carlo Levi’s Christ stopped at Eboli created a national scandal and the inhabitants were relocated to more modern dwellings, they are now the location of one of Italy's alberghi diffusi. The alberghi diffusi are hotels distributed over existing buildings in the centers of Italian towns. They have a central reception area and café and are part of a community so that guests may be integrated into local life.
Location
Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
Via Civita 28
Matera, Italy
Nearest Airport: BRI
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Organic Cuisine
- Healthy Cuisine
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa Services
- In-Room Spa Services
- Activities
- Excursions
- Hiking
- Nature Walks
- Cultural Tours
- Sightseeing
- Nature Hikes
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Conference Facilities
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Museums
- Parks
- Monuments
- Market
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
- City
- Culture & Arts
- Educational
- Hotels
- Unusual Rooms
Reviews for Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
Great place to stay in Matera
Sextantio is an amazing place! The rooms, service, food, views, and location make it the place to stay while in Matera in the Sassi area. The rooms are renovated caves that are spacious, warm, and accommodating. It is located in the Sassi area and walking distance to all of old town Matera. The hiking trail to the caves is very close, and this is a must do! I highly recommend this Sextantio when staying in Matera.
Randy N - Sacramento, California
The Jewel in the Caves
The facilities are excellent, but the staff is what makes Sextantio truly amazing. They are courteous, professional and friendly. The rooms are excellent as well as the food. We are all looking forward to coming back. It is an outstanding hotel in a truly outstanding environment.
Nicholas P
Highly recommended!
Unique experience!!! Beautiful room; excellent views from the hotel; great service; delicious breakfast. What more can you ask for…
rayr567 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Excellent
Hotel is located middle of Sassi and in best location of Matera. I enjoyed to stay in cave hotel with modern and excellent remodeling condition. All staffs were very knowledgeable and show wonderful hospitality. Really appreciate from deep of heart to all members of front desk and others. I considered that Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita, Matera, Italy really great and excellent hotel to the area. If have a another chance to visit, want to stay again. Once again thank you to all of you, Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita and you're the best.
Jason P
Unbelievably magical
Staying in this hotel was a dream come true. I first saw it many years ago and we planned our whole trip to Italy around us staying here. Every detail was perfection. Nothing went unnoticed. It was very romantic and was perfect for our 25 th wedding anniversary. We couldn’t have asked for a more unique, authentic and romantic place to stay a few days.
lauraperkosky - East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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