Casa Contini

Loved the location in the center of the old historic area. It was partly an ancient cave dwelling. Lorenzo was kind enough to pick us up from the bus station and his father dropped us off when we left.

It was advertised as a 2 bedroom so we were expecting to each have our own room, but only one bed was prepared. The shower is tiny so would be difficult to use if you're a big person.

Everything.....

1.) WiFi Signal rather unstable

I recently stayed at the charming Casa Contini, nestled in the heart of Matera's historic Sasso Caveoso district—one of the two iconic neighborhoods that make up the Sassi di Matera. The location was absolutely ideal, offering easy access to many of the city’s main attractions. From Casa Contini, it was just a short walk to scenic photo spots, local shops, excellent restaurants, a convenient supermarket, and the renowned Rupestrian churches that make Matera so unique. The setting offered the perfect blend of history, convenience, and atmosphere for an unforgettable stay. Casa Contini offers a rich glimpse into the past, preserving the character and charm of the generations who once lived there. From the beautiful patterned floor tiles and historical artifacts to the spacious, cave-carved bedroom, every detail tells a story. The kitchen retains its original carved wall niches, once used for storing condiments, and a small, square clerestory window—manually operated and set high on the front wall—not only fills the space with natural light and a bright, airy atmosphere, but also offers a direct view of the iconic rock church, Santa Maria de Idris. These elements—and many more—make a stay at Casa Contini a uniquely immersive experience in Matera’s living history. Our hosts, Mario and his son Lorenzo, were exceptional—gracious, reliable, and always ready to help. They welcomed us warmly, arranged secure parking, and personally drove us to Casa Contini, located in a restricted traffic zone. They carried our luggage up the short stairway and carefully explained everything about the home and nearby area. Their thoughtful local recommendations and prompt replies—often within minutes—made everything easy, from lighting the stove to using the washing machine. Their attentiveness and kindness made our stay smooth, relaxed, and truly memorable.

I did a lot of research before booking this cave apartment, and the landlord providing free transportation to the apartment is very important for the traveler with heavy luggage. It made our stay much easier to avoid to carry the luggages up and down the stairs . The central location is easy to visit all the attractions. The landlord and his father are so kind. They provided us with free parking and drove my family to the apartment inside ZTL zone. When we arrived at the apartment, I realized I left my phone inside the car, about a 10 minute drive away, and he took me to retrieve the phone. A while later when they found the lights of my car were flashing, the father even found us in a restaurant and informed us of the problem. We deeply appreciated their effort and care. We highly recommend this lovely cave apartment and are so thankful and touched to the owners for a beyond wonderful stay!

The WiFi connection was kind of weak as we were inside a cave.

Casa Contini is something - a great place to feel the magic of Matera. Comfortable, cozy, lovely place worth coming back to. The hosts Lorenzo and his father are very helpful, kind people. They organized free parking and transportation to/from it, helped with advice on attractions and restaurants, we felt cared for throughout our stay. We discovered Matera and felt happy. Thank you very much for a good time!

Host gave us clear instructions for parking, collected us from our vehicle and took us to the property. Host had lots of knowledge and recommendations of what to see and where to eat in nearby

Property is fantastic and cozy. I like it so much, Host and his son are really helping me for everything.

What an incredible experience. Our host, Lorenzo, met us on a very rainy day to drive us to the property. Non-resident cars are not allowed in the historical city and so Lorenzo (and later his father) kindly drove us to and from the property to our vehicle, which we did not need during our two-night stay. Matera is absolutely amazing. We spent almost every waking hour exploring the many historical and cultural sites of Matera, and this apartment had us right in the center serving as a perfect location for sightseeing. This is a traditional style apartment with some rooms particially built into the side of the mountain. It's spacious and had all the amenities we needed: including nice kitchen, large dining room/den, as well as large comfortable bedroom(s) and a great shower. It was rather cold in Matera at night but the apartment had an excellent heating system that kept the place warm. Lorenzo was extremely kind and helpful; he sent me lots of information about places to eat and see in the town. I highly recommend this property. Would love to return one day. Thanks Lorenzo!

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This is easily one of the best accomodations I've stayed at and looks even better than the photos. The host Lorenzo was exceptionally hospitable and arranged for his father to pick us up from the train station and drive us to the house. Additionally, communication with him was very smooth and fast. He allowed an earlier check-in, so that we can directly explore the city instead of looking for a place to leave our luggage. He also made sure to recommend the best spots. The apartment itself was very cozy and clean and the overall feel of the place really helped us immerse ourselves fully in Matera's unique atmosphere. The beds were very comfortable as well. Apart from that, the location couldn't be better - it is equally close to important tourist atractions and very good restaurants. The only thing I regret is not staying longer, but I plan on fixing that mistake as soon as I can. :)