Residenza le Dodici Lune

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
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Blackout curtains, soundproofing, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Via San Giacomo 27, Matera, MT, 75100
  • Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
    1 min walk
  • Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
    3 min walk
  • Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario
    5 min walk

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About the area

Matera

Residenza le Dodici Lune puts you in the heart of Matera, within steps of Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Museo della Scultura Contemporanea. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Matera guest house, you'll find Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi.

What's nearby

  • Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Matera - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tramontano Castle - 12 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 13 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Matera Centrale Railway Station - 15 min walk
  • Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 29 min drive
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪I due Sassi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boutique Piazza Sedile - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante da Nico - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Osteria La Vigna del Mare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Drink House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Residenza le Dodici Lune

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Residenza le Dodici Lune. A round-trip airport shuttle, a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee.

This Matera guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Residenza le Dodici Lune offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (one way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Residenza Dodici Lune
Residenza Dodici Lune House
Residenza Dodici Lune House Matera
Residenza Dodici Lune Matera
Residenza Dodici Lune Guesthouse Matera
Residenza Dodici Lune Guesthouse
Residenza le Dodici Lune Matera
Residenza le Dodici Lune Guesthouse
Residenza le Dodici Lune Guesthouse Matera

Frequently asked questions

What makes Residenza le Dodici Lune a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Residenza le Dodici Lune.

Is Residenza le Dodici Lune family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Residenza le Dodici Lune is a hit with families.

Does Residenza le Dodici Lune serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Residenza le Dodici Lune?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Residenza le Dodici Lune?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Residenza le Dodici Lune?

Furry friends are welcome at Residenza le Dodici Lune, with food and water bowls on offer.

Residenza le Dodici Lune Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AWM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stunning views. Room was clean and warm during the night due to very good heating system. The court yard was lovely with seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to get to - but so worth it...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Magoo, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Building works
Unfortunately the building works adjacent to our room, was very noisy, being woken up at 7am and continuous throughout the day. This room should not be allocated to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hajime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s amazing stay. I still can't believe how cheap the stay is, considering the huge room with simple but superb interior with walkin close and huge toilet+shower room. Just that if you come by car, Sassi area is quite complicate. We got a penalty ticket and didn't know yet how much we have to pay for it. Try ask the hotel in advance if you come by car. Anyway, apart from car hustle, everything can't be more perfect than it is. There is an amazing restaurant at the same area too! We will come again in 4years☆
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

The Gavans, Liverpool,GB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sassi Hotel
Very nice hotel, did not know what to expect from a cave hotel but it was lovely, not cold or earthy as what you would expect from a cave. Loved the cave experience and also the hang out cave in the room, very unusual and quirkey.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genuine Matera experience!
We were enchanted by our cave room, and were impressed with how clean and well decorated it was. Restaurant was delicious and beautiful! Excellent location!

8/10 Good

Rose Lai Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay overall except there is not enough hot water for shower for two people. The place is very nice and it is really an experience to stay in a cave.

10/10 Excellent

sean & steph, London, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow,Wow, Wow!
You're sleeping and 2500+-year-old cave room. What more is there to sa? other than staff are great and the rest of Matera is outstanding

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm and friendly, elegant and beautiful stay
Marie-Therese and her mother were such gracious hosts, and the Residenza was very special and unique, with its own courtyard. They had restored everything from ruins starting around 2000, and it's done so tastefully, with a good balance of respect for the original structure of the site, with a sense of classic style and comfort. The room, part ancient cave, part tufa stone, was so quiet and elegant (no tv, such a relief!), the walls all made out of the local tufa stone that radiated history. We treated ourselves to dinner in the restaurant the last night, which was one of the best meals of our entire Italian trip. Breakfast every morning was perfect, not only classic caffe latte, and a range of croissants and pastries (plus cold cuts and cheeses), but also my favourite, a delicious potato focaccia made fresh every morning by our hosts. The modern sculpture museum, Musma, is almost next door. In a 17th century palazzo, built on top of over 7 cave networks that were formerly Benedictine and Dominican monasteries, it's one of the most beautiful and compelling art installations we've ever seen. The sassi neighbourhood village, Sassi Caveosa, nestled into the cliffs, and the whole town, is quite beguiling. Walking up and down stone pathways and stairs everywhere you go, complete with sassi cats that came out to play at night, was very special.

10/10 Excellent

Anna, montreal, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The total experience
Would highly recommend. Pack light and good walking shoes

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Owen sound

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Canada
Must visit this town Unique unique Awesome

10/10 Excellent

Piyush, Lugano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Few Nights in Matera
Loved this hotel in Matera, good value and really nice views at night and very peaceful close to many good restaurants and museums. Very characterful, would not recommend to anyone with walking difficulties as parking can be tricky.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Mobile, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury Cave
The restaurant manager is a dream! His name is John and he is first class. The owners are welcoming and helpful. Lovely renovation of the caves. Comfortable and warm stay. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jo, Melbourne, au

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really well located to explore Matera
Central for exploration of both Barisano and Caveoso districts, we found Dodici Luna to offer a very comfortable stay. The room was clean and spacious if a little bit stuffy, but that was a small price to pay for being in the well appointed 'cave'. Authorised parking is a short walk from the property and we were able to keep the car there even after check out in order to visit the area for a bit longer.

10/10 Excellent

Ursula, Hertfordshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An awesome experience in a spectacular setting!
An awesome experience staying in this small friendly hotel in such a spectacular setting. Our cave room seemed to go on for ever with lots of corners and passages. Beautifully planned and lit. Full of atmosphere both inside and out. It is a highly recommended restaurant but they had a function on the night we stayed. We were welcome to eat in the courtyard and share the function menu. Great value for the price!

6/10 Okay

David and Marga, Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Residenza le Dodici Lune
Basic clean accommodation. The staff are pleasant. A bit of a hike from the car park to the Hotel in the old quarter. The location is perfect..

8/10 Good

Kim, Firenze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic value!
This hotel was very easy to find from the parking area with many signs directing to it's location. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We arrived late, checked in, put our bags down & then enjoyed a fantastic meal at the restaurant in the hotel. Great choice, beautiful view, amazing city!

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
le Dodici Lune B&B
We stayed one night at Le Dodici Lune and it was exactly what we were looking for. It was easy to find as it's right on the main road on the drive in and there's was a free public parking lot very close to the hotel. We had to climb a bit of stairs to get to the hotel, so I suggest you pack decently lightly. The room was very clean and cute! We loved the cave effect but it was still clean and modern enough that you almost forgot you were in a cave. The mattresses were nothing special but not bad. We slept well. You can hear a little bit of what is going on outside but it was never too much. Breakfast was delicious but all sweet breads- which seems to be mostly what Italians eat for breakfast so it makes sense. The hotel isn't in the middle of all the sites, it's a little walk a way, that can be tiring. We liked the location but for someone who doesn't want to walk uphill much, our hotel was before the major incline where all the sites are so it was a little tiring. I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous hotel!
This cave hotel was amazing. It had a terriffic view, the staff were friendly and helpful. The free breakfast was great. Would definitely stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Non ho soggiornato in questa struttura. Colazione buona
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In grotta nella magetica Matera
Dislocato centralmente a Matera ti permette di raggiungere qualsiasi luogo della città molto facilmente. Cordialità e accoglienza sono nel dna dei gestori di 12 lune
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marialuisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stanza molto curata, accogliente, personale molto gentile e posizione fantastica
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019