Hotel Il Belvedere Matera

A 3-star cave hotel with a terrace bar overlooking the Sassi in Matera, with breakfast and nearby parking.

Why people love it

• The terrace. Guests describe views of the Sassi and the canyon from the communal terrace, where breakfast and cocktails are served.
• Named staff. Davide is singled out in four recent reviews. Simone and Simoní are also named for their welcome at reception.
• Cave rooms. Guests call the rooms spacious, clean and comfortable, and one praised the cave suite. A guest in July 2026 said the cave stays cool, and air conditioning is also provided.
• Breakfast. One guest who stayed at several hotels on a long trip said it was the best breakfast of the trip.
• Quiet edge of town. A guest in September 2026 describes a quiet area on the edge of the old town.

The worst thing guests say

In January 2026 a guest rated the hotel 1 star after finding an invasion of ants on the first day, and said the maid broke their cell phone; the text is cut off there. In October 2024 a guest rated it 3 stars after a fall in the room that led to a fractured elbow. A July 2026 guest who gave 4 stars mentioned many mosquitoes. Since June 2026, the other 19 reviews shown are 4 or 5 stars.

Insider tips

• Parking reports differ. One guest in September 2026 found free parking nearby, and guests in June 2026 described a paid lot nearby.
• A 2022 guest reported no elevator and three sets of stairs to the rooms. The amenities list shows an elevator, so ask which room you are given.
• Bring insect repellent for the terrace in summer.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.8 from 720 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (20 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Casalnuovo, 133, 75100 Matera MT.