Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel
Aristocratic Italian palazzo turned five-star hotel. Old-world gravitas with modern comfort woven in — stone mazzaro interiors, bespoke local-artisan furnishings, a glass lift inside a sweeping stone staircase. Quiet and formal by day, atmospheric by candlelight at night.
Book a Sassi-facing room or suite — the terrace views over the cave city are the main reason to be here
Why It Matters
One of the only true palazzo-style luxury hotels in Matera — a UNESCO World Heritage city. The entire cast and director of No Time to Die (James Bond) stayed here during filming in Matera. It is a Michelin Guide-selected property and a member of Leading Hotels of the World, with a spa dug into ancient Roman cisterns and the sole bar occupying Piazza Duomo.
Palazzo Gattini sits right on Piazza Duomo at the highest point of Matera, in a 17th-century noble residence that was home to the Gattini Counts for over six centuries. Unlike almost every other upscale stay in Matera, you are not sleeping in a cave. Instead you get vaulted stone ceilings, Roman fountain-style bathtubs, and a family tree still displayed on the walls — all carefully restored by architect Ettore Mocchetti in 2008. The spa is carved into the palazzo's original cisterns, the bar is the only one on Piazza Duomo, and one suite has its own private terrace pool with views over the Sassi.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
The hotel's entry-level category, though 'entry-level' here means stone-walled interiors finished with local mazzaro stone, bespoke artisan furnishings, and a proper seating area. All rooms include a sofa, flat-screen TV with satellite, minibar, safe, bathrobes and slippers. Breakfast is included. Some rooms face the piazza — lovely views but some daytime street noise.
Junior Suite
Larger and more lavishly furnished than the Deluxe Rooms. Guests frequently mention spectacular bathrooms — think generous soaking tub and fine finishes. The extra space makes a real difference in a building where the bones are already impressive. Some have balconies.
Suite
The suites are where the building really shows off. Vaulted stone ceilings, bathtubs styled like Roman fountains, and that particular hush that only thick historic walls can provide. There are five suites total. At least one has a large private terrace with its own plunge pool overlooking the Murgia Materana Park — the most coveted room in the house.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A daily wellness program designed for business travelers combining work-friendly services at the hotel with structured relaxation time. Sold as a package for those combining work with leisure in Matera.
A guided itinerary through three noble palaces in Matera's historic center, including hidden frescoes and contemporary art installations in unexpected dialogue with the ancient architecture.
Matera served as a major filming location for the 2021 Bond film No Time to Die. The hotel — which hosted director Cary Joji Fukunaga, Daniel Craig, and Léa Seydoux during production — organizes a dedicated tour of the film's key locations around the city. Available as a standalone experience and also offered free with a 3-night stay via a partnership with Ferula Viaggi.
Matera by three-wheeled Ape Calessino scooter car — a genuinely fun way to navigate the historic center and its symbolic piazzas. Guests consistently call this a highlight. Sunset timing makes it especially good.
A hands-on cooking class focused on the traditional food culture of Basilicata (Lucania). Learn to prepare regional dishes using seasonal local ingredients — a practical way to take something from the trip home.
A guided walk through the ancient cave districts of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso — the rock-carved neighborhoods that made Matera a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel arranges this as part of several packages and can organize private guides.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel hosts corporate events, galas, and weddings in elegant historic spaces overlooking the Sassi. The adjacent Malvinni-Malvezzi chapel — the Gattini family's former private chapel — can also be used for intimate ceremonies.
Included with all stays. Served daily 7:30–11:00 AM in the historic lower-level cheese rooms of the palazzo. Local ingredients, Matera bread, regional meats and cheeses, honey and jam from local producers. Dietary options for coeliac, vegetarian, and vegan guests.
Available during limited hours.
Babysitting available on request at surcharge.
The hotel accepts pets. Charges may apply.
One suite has a large private terrace with its own pool overlooking Murgia Materana Park. Not a shared amenity — exclusive to guests of that suite.
A serene garden tucked within the historic palazzo complex.
Thermal pool located within the Gattini SPA, carved into the original Roman cisterns beneath the palazzo. Not a typical hotel pool — intimate, atmospheric, and underground.
A rooftop space with sweeping views over the Sassi and cathedral. Used for cocktails, special events, and private receptions. Multiple guests single out the roof terrace as the hotel's most magical feature.
Private parking available at a sister hotel location nearby. Costs approximately €30 per day. Must be reserved in advance. Hotel shuttle connects from parking to the palazzo.
Airport shuttle and private transfer available, including luxury car transfers from Bari Palese Airport (approximately 45–50 minutes away).
The hotel provides a van shuttle between the car-free Piazza Duomo property and the parking area at a sister hotel. Essential since driving to the hotel is not permitted.
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