The breakfast could be a bit better.

SPLENDID location! Highly recommend it!

Stayed in August 2025

This room is a perfect option to stay for 1-2 nights for fun, but it has a major problem with ventilation. The air is stale, and dehumidifier and ventilation in the bathroom don't help :( The humidity also obviously rises after the bath, and dehumidifier doesn't handle it well.

The room is spectacular, it's literally a cave! It is well equipped and has a very atmospheric lighting. Taking a bath is an amazing experience, totally recommend. The host is friendly, she drew a very good touristic route for us, and the location is just perfect - in the sassi but not in their centre, so avoiding crowded streets. Breakfast is ok. Overall, it was a cool experience!

Stayed in August 2025

A nice place to stay in a stunning city! This is located in the historic area which we highly recommend. Breakfast was traditional and quite good with pretty view from the patio. The cave rooms were the highlight and a must do if you come to Matera.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

The view was amazing and the property was very spacious

Stayed in May 2025

I have only one suggestion and it is for the breakfast. Maybe it’s better to have not only food from dough and fruit, but to have boiled eggs and some sliced prosciutto or some sliced meat typical for Italy.

The apartment was amazing. It is clean, made with taste and it is all from stones. It’s really good if you come with your partner. We were surprised that there wasn’t a door between the bedroom and the bathroom but it’s perfect the way it is. Also the door has a window that you can open at every time and watch the view from there. It is magical because you see the Sassi part of Matera. If we have time we will come back again. Also we are really thankful for the recommendations the staff gave us. Recommendations for good restaurants and places where to go.

Stayed in July 2025

The air conditioner was not very effective

The view

Stayed in July 2025

They could work more on the breakfast

The room was amazing-Ice room, and the bathroom was one of the most beautiful i have had. The fact that it was built in stone gives it such a nice impression. Be aware that you will live in a cave like room, so of course the air will be very humid-but they do have dehumidifier

Stayed in July 2025

It was beautifully cool on the super hot days, and in a great location. Close enough to everything but slightly removed from the really busy centre. Good views from the terrace.

Stayed in July 2025

The amenities are getting run down, the lid on the bathroom garbage can was broken and the cord on the light was broken. I have stayed at 5 Elementi several times and it fells like they aren't doing basic maintenance.

Beautiful location, comfortable room, very fun design, good breakfast.

Stayed in May 2025

Amazing place and Irene was super helpfull Would stayed a couple days more. Loved the place and the room

Stayed in June 2025

Perfect location and the Sassi room is very typical.

Stayed in June 2025

The breakfast was a bit on the light side compared to other places we stayed in Italy - no decaffeinated coffee etc. And there were garbage and recycling bins outside our door that were emptied very early in the morning and that was noisy.

This is a unique place to stay - in a cave no less! It was well-lit though and we had a nice patio that we could access with our wine/beer. It was so quiet at night - no noisy neighbours! It was walking distance to all the sites in Matera.

Stayed in May 2025

the shower was fully exposed and not the best when you are traveling with a friend. not much privacy

the exotic feel of sleeping in a cave room

Stayed in June 2025

N/a

A delightful cave hotel room. Furnished with everything we needed. View of Sassi area from the front door. Terrace nice for breakfast too. Lovely breakfast with lots of choice. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2025

Staff very responsive and helpful. Location excellent, in the Sassi but close to the car parking. Breakfast was standard Italian: small but totally adequate to get the day started. Room was incredibly clean and the whirlpool bath in the Ruby Room was a very nice touch. If you're reading this review, go ahead and book!

Stayed in May 2025

Not really an issue but there was a slight damp smell when you walked in- just really around the doorway.

Great location- amazing city. Cave like room was a great experience. Breakfast was very nice

Stayed in April 2025

The bathroom needs privacy, not having a door or any shield to separate it is not always comfy or natural.

Very nice rooms. Stylish, modern amenities fitting well into the room' old style.

Stayed in April 2025

Room was very comfortable and finished to a very high standard. Good location at the edge of the Sassi with a 40 min walk taking you around the main sites in a circular route. Greeting was welcoming and breakfast was good too.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

We absolutely loved it, it made our stay in Matera really special. The location was excellent. Breakfast was basic but fresh. Really good value for money.

Stayed in March 2025

- The backside of a room in the Sassi is the lack of windows and natural light in the room (however, the adjacent terrace was in very nice location)

- Real experience in historical place of the Sassi of Matera - Comfortable and clean room - Nice breakfast in line with Italian expectation (although it may be not varied enough for internationals) - Adjacent terrace in very nice location - Friendly and efficient staff

Stayed in January 2025

The room has no windows.

We had a nice and huge cave room with two beds across each other. The shower was kinda unique. The location is also good. Breakfast is included in the price. Good for one night.

Stayed in October 2024

Wonderfully located and super quiet and comfortable stay.

Stayed in November 2024

Parking not easy

Location

Stayed in November 2024

The place is lovely, very comfortable and clean. The host it was very welcoming and helpful. I’m grateful that choosing this place. Grazie mile 👌

Stayed in October 2024