Vetera Matera

Vetera Matera offers a beautifully immersive stay where centuries-old architecture becomes part of the luxury experience. Set within Matera’s iconic stone dwellings, the hotel preserves the raw character of the caves while introducing elegant furnishings, soft lighting, and contemporary comforts. Rooms and suites feel naturally cocooning, with exposed stone walls and thoughtfully restored details creating a sense of quiet sophistication. The experience is less about an extensive list of facilities and more about living within Matera’s extraordinary heritage. Thoughtful hospitality and attention to detail make the stay feel personal, while the surrounding streets and ancient architecture provide an unforgettable backdrop at every turn.

Vetera Matera is an intimate luxury retreat carved into the ancient stone landscape of Matera, blending historic cave architecture with refined contemporary design in the heart of the Sassi.

A conventional modern hotel or a sprawling resort with extensive amenities. Vetera Matera is atmospheric, intimate, and deeply connected to the history and character of its surroundings.

You want a distinctive Italian escape where ancient stone architecture, intimate luxury, and Matera’s extraordinary history come together in one unforgettable setting.

Picture yourself stepping onto a quiet stone terrace at dusk, the warm glow of lanterns illuminating Matera’s ancient caves as the town slowly comes alive beneath the fading evening sky.

Artema Restaurant Amoni Terrace WIne Cellar