Title: Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches ## Photo gallery for Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera ![Exterior detail - Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993200/76993134/dd5161b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993200/76993134/659ee208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993200/76993134/26ea9f49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle - Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993200/76993134/9249fdc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993200/76993134/1e3b662a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi, Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches This smoke-free holiday home features parking and Internet access. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a patio and a stovetop. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and a safe. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118140000/118131700/118131690/fa94c396.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Il Sorriso dei Sassi Rooms: Civita Studio Apartment & Sassi view. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Property Registration Number IT077014B402303001 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.666874,16.608788&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:asfwF%7D%7BjdB%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%40U%3FS%40SBS%40U%40SBSBSBSBS%40SDSBSDSBQDSDSDQDSDQFQDSFQDQFQFQHQFOFQHQFOHOFQHOHOJOFMJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKJKLKJKLKLIJKLILILILIJGNILGLGLGNGLGLENELENELENENCLCNCLCNCNCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLHJHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJJJLJJLHJLLJLHLJLHLJNHLJNHNHLHNHNHPFNHNFPHPFNFPFPFPDPFPFRDPDPFRDPBRDRDPBRDRBRBRBRBR%40RBR%40RBT%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FRARATARARCRARCTARCRCRCRCPERCRERERCPERGPEREPGPGREPGPGNGPGPIPGNIPGNINININININKLINKLINKLILKLMJILKJMLKJKJMJKHMJMHMJMHKFMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMIOGKIMGMIMIMKKIMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKMKKKMKMKMIOKMIOKMGOKOIOIOGOIOGQIOGQGQIQGOGQEQGSEQGQESEQESEQESCSESCSEQASCSCSCSCUASASCSAS%3FUASAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0OAgKaUF9Jbw06t1ZXEPeBlgaB4=) Matera, Provincia di Matera #### What's nearby - Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Piazza San Pietro Caveoso \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Cathedral of Matera \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Matera Centrale Railway Station - 17 min walk - Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Osteria Belvedere Il Vecchio Frantoio - ‬1 min walk - ‪Baccanti - ‬1 min walk - ‪Piazza Sedile - ‬7 min walk - ‪L'Antica Credenza - ‬6 min walk - ‪Zipa Café - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera? ### What time is check-in at Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera? ### What time is check-out at Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera? ### Where is Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Le Luminarie Sassi - house in the rock in the heart of the Sassi of Matera Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve l. 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent location. Excellent communication with host. ##### steve l. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emilie O. 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sassi This is an ancient city. It was fascinating to stay in one of the caves where people have lived for over 4000 years. But recently upgraded to modern day comforts and safety. The bedroom/living area is well appointed. The kitchen had everything one needed, and the bathroom had a shower in the cave wall that was as unusual as the city. I enjoyed my stay very much. ##### Emilie O. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale S. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 20,000 steps , but worth it Wonderful experience, great host. Authentic experience of Matera ##### Dale S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen P. 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect choice in Sassi di Materra The property is in a great location within walking distance to everything in the Sassi. The bed is very comfortable and how cool to shower in a cave! The kitchen is well equipped and stocked with some breakfast items. The host also had a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. I would definitely recommend this rental. ##### Karen P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger H. 4 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment in the heart of Sasso Caveoso Excellent location, really close to main square St Pietro. Property is finished to a very high standard. Park and ride system with secure car park works well and bus stops very close to property. ##### Roger H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### erik o. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A stay over in Sassi Enjoyed our few nights in Sassi’s beautifull surroundings and great atmosphere. Almost forgot about the neighbours’ dog already who kept us awake during the nights. I would check upfront next time if that dog is still there. ##### erik o. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charmaine B. 20 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Romantic Matera The host was very communicative and acccessible. The apartment is conveniently situated. Matera is amazing and there is great attention to detail in the apartment. Heartily recommend staying here! ##### Charmaine B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy B. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional Property and Host! Matera is an incredible city and this was the perfect place to stay! We found Le Luminarie Sassi to be perfectly appointed in every way. There were plenty of amenities: lovely coffee and teas as well as beverages, snacks, breakfast goodies and complimentary wine from our kind and helpful host, Lorella. The bed was comfortable, kitchen items and appliances for all needs, and shower was beautiful as pictured. The location has an incredible view and is close to everything within walking distance. We loved our stay and definitely recommend this property! ##### Cindy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna B. 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 Great location, comfortable accommodations and gracious host. Wifi was sporadic but may have been the area and not the fault of the host. ##### Deanna B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosario M. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cave experience is unique After a tour understanding the history of the caves in Matera, it is a humbling experience to stay with all the modern amenities of electricity, running water and yes, internet! Lorella has made this a clean,cutely decorated apartment, it’s in a great spot to walk everywhere. Be aware that it’s a bit of a hike to the property, so be in good health. Although, lorella came to meet us on the Main Street and hauled half the stuff up. Another great aspect of a true host is responsiveness. Our first afternoon had challenges with the internet and power outages. She was in communication all the time helping us. Thank you, Lorella. You made this a magical experience. ##### Rosario M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marnie M. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from Home We stayed in this wonderful place for 10 nights. There are no words to describe it. It truly felt like a home. If you are renting a car, be sure to download the app, Easy Park. The parking lot we used is called Saragat. When you park the car, be sure to take a photo of the parking spot number in case you have to extend your hours of parking. A red bus with "Stassi" as the destination picks you up right outside the lot and runs every 20 minutes. The fee is 1.5 euros per person. Make sure you have coins or small bill denominations. The most difficult part of our 2 weeks in Italy was breaking any bill large than a 20\. The bus delivers you to the Plaza in the old town and it is just a brief walk up to the unit. The host met us at the door and gave us a tour of the place. The amenities are well thought out and she had the refrigerator stocked with yogurt, drinks and basic groceries. The wi-fi worked beautifully and maid service was outstanding. We made friends with Roland, the water at the restaurant at the end of the steps and also had coffee every morning at one of the hundreds of cafe's. We explored the old town every day and enjoyed the tours of the ancient caves, the aquifier and all of the craftsmen selling their wares. Be prepared for millions of stairs and wear extremely comfortable shoes with rubber soles. The restaurants were wonderful, we especially enjoyed Francesca's and every day was an adventure. I can not say enough about this incredible host! ##### Marnie M. Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen D. 12 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special experience in Matera We arrived not really knowing about Matera and once we turned the corner on the bus and saw what the Sassi was all about our jaws dropped! Then to discover that we would be staying in the heart of it in a beautiful cave home was the beginning of a magical three days. Easy to park following host’s directions to the public car park and an easy bus ride to the end of the line in heart of it all. Good instructions to find the place and so tastefully and well decorated. A lovely welcome gift of wine and snacks for our anniversary was really special. The bed was super comfortable- best sleep so far in Italy. The cave shower was amazing and all the touches of lighting made a cozy hang out on our one rainy day. Matera has so many great restaurants and interesting places to discover we easily filled our three days. The hike to the caves is wonderful and the whole vibe was sacred and elevated. This place is a gem and very well priced for the value you get. I would recommend to stay! ##### Carmen D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Macy M. 24 Aug 2025 ##### Macy M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ---