Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Matera
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Matera, Italy — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Sasso Barisano.
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Top pick
Sasso Barisano
The more restored cave district — most hotels and restaurants.
8 min walk from center
#2
Sasso Caveoso
Rawer, more ancient-feeling — cave churches and Casa Grotta.
10 min walk from center
#3
Civita
The rocky spur between the two Sassi, crowned by the Duomo.
11 min walk from center
Getting around
No mainline station — reach it via Bari (90 min by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane train or bus). A car helps for Alberobello + Puglia combos.
Stay IN the Sassi, not the modern town, for the full effect. Cobbles + stairs everywhere: pack shoes, not wheels.