This stay was exceptional because the accommodation was perfectly prepared and the hosts were far above average. They went out of their way to make our stay memorable and to add even more to our stay than we had planned. Do not hesitate to experience the finest hospitality on your Italian holiday. We are especially appreciative of the ride to... More

We stayed in one of the apartments (civico 50/52) for two nights - and absolutely loved it. The apartment has two levels, with the bedroom at the top and the living room, kitchen and bathroom at ground level. It has everything you could wish for, including efficient heating (needed on what turned out to be cold April nights). The property... More

I called and Carla, Vicenzo's wife explained me how to arrive. Vicenzo left an SMS feared I may get lost. He gave a map and explained where and what we'd see, and recommended a restaurant. Me and my teenage son got a big two room flat (in a cave), equipped with a kitchen-living room and bedroom. Everything was built with... More

We spent 2 nights here in a very cold March but the accommodation was as warm as the welcome! Vincenzo guided us to a parking space and helped us with our bags - it was dusk and an early Easter procession was chanting its way through the streets behind us - we knew then that Matera was going to be... More

Matera is a beautiul UNESCO-classed town which is well-worth visiting. We stayed at this lovely B&B in the heart of the town, with large rooms, very confortable and clean. The owners are very welcoming and Carla provides an excellent breakfast with delicious home-made cakes! I would highly recommend staying at La Dolce Vita which definitely lives up to its name.

We had a wonderful time staying here! Our cave room was just stunning and the location perfect. What made this place really special though was the personal and friendly service of the family that run it. We felt very welcome and had some lovely chats with the owners who are so passionate about Matera. Our only regret was that we... More

My husband and I spent 3 nights in Matera at the La Dolce Vita B&B in a two room (cave) apartment on the ground level. After traveling from Pompeii we were very relieved to find no traffic in Matera, no crowds and few tourists. Although the B&B sets up, off the street and to reach it you must climb a... More

The Alla Dolce Vita B&B in Matera is more than a hotel; it is an experience. Staying in the sassi, in the heart of the historic district will be an experience we will long remember. Here we had a lovely apartment with a full kitchen and dining area complete with the small amenities, like salt and pepper, that often are... More

This is a very special place, with some of the rooms located in what used to be water harvesting cisterns. There is a feeling of home when arriving, the breakfasts are great and the family running the place are helpful, friendly and just great people. We stayed in one more place in Matera and saw two more, and this is... More