Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel
Matera, Italy
Sassi di Matera
Vibe
Perched beside Matera Cathedral, this former noble residence offers an aristocratic counterpoint of limestone halls above the ancient cave city.
“Noble stone heirloom”
A six-century noble ancestral seat of the Gattini counts on Civita hill with preserved family crests and chapel.
Local mazzaro limestone, dramatic vaulted ceilings, Roman fountain bathtubs, and custom Dedar draperies define the guest rooms and suites.
Attentive local concierge service, suites with private terrace plunge pools, and refined palazzo hospitality atop Piazza Duomo.
At the crest of Civita hill beside Matera Cathedral, overlooking the Sassi di Matera and the ravine.
“a careful restoration has preserved its historic charm while giving it new life: today, Palazzo Gattini is an elegant and welcoming hotel”
Rooms
Suites feature soaring stone vaults and Roman fountain tubs, while the top category opens to a private pool overlooking the gorge.
“Each room is unique, preserving painted ceilings in cool beiges and blues, balconies and balustrades in some suites, while adding enormous bathtubs, theatrical lighting...”
Wellness
Carved directly into the palazzo cisterns, the subterranean spa houses a stone-vaulted hydrotherapy pool, a hammam, and sensory showers.
Backstory
For six centuries, this stone palace served as the private seat of the Gattini counts before its careful restoration in 2008.
Eat & drink
Ristorante Le Bubbole serves regional Lucanian dishes, moving onto a panoramic terrace overlooking Piazza San Pietro Caveoso in warmer months.
The neighborhood
Set atop Civita hill, the front entrance opens onto Piazza Duomo with direct walking paths into both historic Sassi districts.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.