Locanda Di San Martino Hotel & Thermae Romanae

Review of Locando Di San Martino We have traveled extensively through France, Italy, Greece and other European countries, and Matera is one of the ten most memorable places we have visited. The city clings to the sides and top of a steep hill and is built from limestone blocks quarried on site. The floors, walls and vaulted ceilings of many rooms are part of the hill itself, which reminds us of Mont St. Michel in France and Monemvasia in Greece. The entire city has a tan glow in the evening light. A thorough visit to Matera will take at least two days, and preferably three. One day is needed to just wander and enjoy the feeling of the place, after which we wanted to explore the city’s history. There are group and private tours available through the tourist office, and books for self-guided tours. After that they older caves (including the oldest churches going back before 1,000 AD) are a little farther away, and there are Paleolithic caves a little farther. There are also noteworthy villages like Alberello, Tranis and Castel del Monte about an hour’s drive from Matera. We decided to stay in Matera to visit these rather than changing hotels. Locando Di San Martino is well located in the center of the old city with an extensive breakfast service and excellent restaurants within a few minutes walk. Automobile traffic is restricted in the old city and parking is unavailable, but the hotel was very efficient in arranging for a temporary space while we unloaded our baggage. They then arranged for a driver to take our car to a parking garage. We had access to the car during our stay and it was delivered to our door when we were ready to check out.

Roman Thermae and room style The breakfast was amazing and simple at the same time

Perfect location