Cenobio Hotel Matera

It was a clean, cozy, and warm room with enough space for a family. Staffs were friendly. Easy to take a look around Matera while walking. Good experience to stay in a cave hotel.

Cenobio is easily one of my most favorite hotels. Staying at Cenobio was a unique experience and we hope to return one day. The hotel is very clean and the staff is the friendliest and most accommodating and helpful we encountered in all of Italy. Betty was very communicative and responsive in coordinating our arrival. She helped us arrange our parking and facilitated our transfer to the hotel. Damiano was very helpful once we arrived by helping with our luggage, walked us through a Matera map, and included recommendations for dining. He made reservations for our family of four at Annina, a unique dining experience in a cave and located just a few minutes away. We stayed in the family suite with the river view. The suite had modern amenities in an ancient location. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the AC was quiet and effective (a must when visiting Matera in July). Like someone previously mentioned about the overall Matera experience, there are stairs everywhere. So be prepared, but do not let it deter you from the experience, and especially from staying at Cenobio. Highly recommend!