Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita

Matera, Italy

8.9 Deluxe
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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
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  • Culture & Arts
  • Educational
  • Hotels
  • Unusual Rooms

Reviews for Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita

Fim semana em Matera

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 days ago

O hotel faz parte dum projeto de divulgação dos Sassi de Matera. Fica muito bem localizado na encosta da cidade com vista para o vale. Está numa zona de acesso restitro viaturas mas tem um serviço de transfer apartir dum parque na cidade. Quartos nas antigas cavernas muito confortaveis e bem adapatados. Dispoem de banheira e ar condicionado. Pequeno almoço bem diversificado servido numa antiga capela.

98vitorn - Aveiro, Portugal


Esperienza unica

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 6 days ago

Ottima esperienza in location unica! Personale gentile, camere uniche nel loro genere. Sicuramente indimenticabile. Prezzo accessibile fuori stagione in una Matera quasi deserta. Forse la colazione potrebbe avere uno sprint in più ….ma critica da addetto ai lavori.

Roam52090011959 - Bergamo, Italy


Historically refined hotel w/ amazing accommodations and service

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 6 days ago

Exquisite in every way! Ancient cave restored w/ modern amenities made for a truly amazing visit to Matera. Incredible hospitality and the breakfast was the best we’ve had in Italy. Excellent service and support w/ off site parking, baggage transfer and turn down serve made for a most memorable visit. Personal highlight was shopping in town and using Sextantio platter, napkins, silverware, glassware for an impromptu picnic w/ the best view in all of Matera.

John M - Kinsale, Virginia


Magical Matera

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 weeks ago

What a beautiful hotel experience in this unique and magical place. We are a family of four adults and we stayed in two rooms, one in the palazzo and one in the caves. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was the best of our trip (and one of the best ever). My mother (a healthy 87 years old) was able to stay here and navigate the stone steps and the terraced levels with a bit of help. Note that many of the bathrooms do not have a door, so check out the layout of the rooms to find one with the loo around a corner for more privacy. It's a short walk to the center of town, which is a real gem. March was a great time to go- beautiful weather and no crowds. Sleeping in a stone cave by candlelight- that was one of the most delightful experiences ever!

Happiness51158799662


You have to go in order to understand…

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Well where do we start!? You have to visit that’s where I’ll start…. From the moment we arrived the hospitality and service was fantastic. Our taxi pulled up at the bottom of the steps and an employee was working near by… without hesitation he carried our belongings up the stairs to check in. We were then greeted by a lovely lady who was so welcoming she took us on a little tour & told us about the history of the establishment. We were also greeted with fresh tea, our arrival time was 11am and we were able to get into our room which was greatly appreciated. I can’t put into words how incredible our stay was, usually, my husband finds it hard to relax but as soon as he stepped foot into our cave room he was at peace. The ambience, the tranquility and the smell of the place was all indescribable… you have to try for yourself! We slept so peacefully & it just got better & better… the breakfast out of this world! They catered for my husband who is gluten free without hesitation, another reason which makes this place so special. I can’t rate Sextanio highly enough, thank you!

25LCaroline


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