Spoken languages in the hotel:
English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish
Location
Via Civita 28
75100
Matera
Basilicata,
Italy
Hotel description
A stay at Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita in Matera, Italy is a vacation you will never forget. This historic hotel is the second project of this kind conceived and realized by Daniele Kihlgren, who also created the Santo Stefano di Sextantio Albergo Diffuso in the Abruzzo region. And it is even more spectacular: The rooms have been fitted into the Sassi de Matera caves, a cave settlement that dates back as far as to the Neolithic period.
The Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
Staying at the Albergo Diffuso in Matera is an inspiring if not spiritual experience. A journey back to the past that lets you feel the lifestyle of a cave dweller first hand. Not only the kind that lived here in primeval times but also in the recent past, because the caves have always been inhabited, by monks and later by peasants and their animals. The project focuses on leaving the original character of the place and dwellings untouched and preserving this heritage for the future.
Staying at Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita
What makes the rooms of this 4 star hotel irresistible is their archaic, simplistic atmosphere. Lit by candles and cleverly positioned sources of light they feel both romantic and cozy in a very original and profound way. And on top of this they offer views over the adjacent Gravina canyon which are as breathtaking as the caves themselves.
In-room facilities and comfort
In spite of their austere look the cave rooms offer surprising comforts to their residents. All the fittings and furniture, such as chairs, tables and beds have been created by artisans to harmonize with the minimalist concept of the nature hotel. Few concessions have been made to modern industrial design, like for example a sleek egg-shaped Philippe Starck designer bathtub blending perfectly into the ambiance. Massive wood, stone and ceramics are the prevailing materials while antique fabrics and household objects complete the picture. Just brilliant!
The hotel is suitable for the whole family and also offers activities for children. These include, for example child care
There is free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Discover the beautiful surroundings even easier by bike? At the hotel "Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita" this is no problem, guests can rent bicycles at the hotel for a fee.