Corte San Pietro

Corte San Pietro descritpion

Guesthouse Corte San Pietro sells fast on our site. Right in the heart of Matera, Corte San Pietro is housed in a renovated historical building carved out of stone. It offers exclusive rooms with private entrance and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Featuring an elegant yet primitive style, each room is unique and furnished with hand-carved wood and stone items. All rooms have a view on the internal courtyard, where breakfast is served in summer.
Guests at the San Pietro can request to visit an underground system of cisterns probably interconnected during the Second World War. A shuttle service, bike rental and tour desk are also available.
Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby partner car park. Matera Train Station is only 0.6 miles away, and a 5-minute walk will take guests to the town cathedral. Set next to the Parco della Murgia Natural Reserve, the property is 31.1 miles from the Ionian Sea.

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Facilities of Corte San Pietro

Outdoors ：Terrace

Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities ：Bicycle Rental

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | Air Conditioning

Languages Spoken ：Italian | French | English | German

Reviews for Corte San Pietro

Review 1：When we arrived Matera by train from Bari, we called and asked for direction for walking to Corte San Pietro. We enjoy walking and we travel light. We were told to go to the center of Matera and find Piazza del Sedeli. And then entered the Sassi area via an arch and so on. We ended up walking with our luggage in the Sassi on very rocky, uneven, and up-and-down path to get to the place. It would have been much easier to take the flat road (via Domenico Ridola) to the west of the Sassi area (higher elevation than the Sassi area) and then decent into the Sassi area right after Palazzo Lanfrabchi; this way we could have rolled our luggage (light and on wheels) most of the way. We did very much enjoy walking in the Sassi areas after we dropped our luggage. Be sure to wear good walking shoes. We are train travelers but Matera is not well connected by train, except with Bari. Our host Fernando arranged a car to take us to a nearby town Ferrandina (only 30 euros and 25 minutes) to take a train to our next destination Salerno (also good for Napoli and Roma).

Review 2：As most people have already commented, the hospitality at Corte San Pietro is absolutely out of this world. It is not the kind you get at a typical 5-star hotel. The hospitality here is understated, extremely caring but not intrusive, and very personal, in a good way. The owner Fernando cares deeply about Matera, the Sassi, and your stay in Matera, including but beyond his 5-unit cave dwelling. He made us feel like his friends as soon as we arrived. He recommended restaurants based on our taste, things to do, a guide, and a car ride to a train station in a nearby town (to reach our next destination Salerno)--all were just excellent. Breakfast was included and was outstanding--the best we have had in Italy over many trips in more than 2 decades; it included high-quality cheeses, pastries, etc. in a very elegant and understated setting. We chatted with Fernando several times during our 2-day visit and gained more appreciation of Matera, plus these were just wonderful conversations, among all conversations. The living space is tastefully decorated, extremely clean and atmospheric. But funcationally it is not the best (probably true to all Matera cave dwellings). There is no comfortable chair to sit or a table to use a computer in our unit. Not much space to hang clothing. On the plus side, the bed was very comfortable; I had a great time taking a bath before going to sleep. Because my husband and I have different sleeping schedule, we picked the split-level unit, which worked well. We consider it a "must" for all travelers to visit Matera and to stay in a cave dwelling at least once; and this is such a great place I wouldn't even check out other places. It is on the expensive side, but worth every penny.

Review 3：The owner of this delightful little hotel was charming and made us feel very welcome. The room was luxurious and creative at the same time. A unique experience. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Review 4：A bit of nit-picking here! Given the photos in the website, I had expected our room to be a little more impressive than it was. I may be wrong but I rather think we had one of the smaller and more basic rooms. I know this is a special place retaining its real character, but a window would have been nice! Wouldn't stop me from staying there again, though.

Review 5：To stay in the centre of this amazing place was an absolute joy. Certainly the highlight of our week in Puglia. So pleased we stayed in the heart of Matera and no regrets about our choice of hotel. Very friendly and helpful owners who gave us a really useful list of the "must sees" in the Sassi. Nice breakfasts, and all round a really nice environment to stay.

Review 6：We loved everything and didn't want to leave!

Review 7：Absolutely everything! We stayed in the grand suite which was perfect, just the right blend of rustic and elegance and the whole place was so peaceful. Breakfast was delicious. The staff simply cannot do enough for you and their passion for their city Matera is infectious. The small and friendly atmosphere of Corte San Pietro made us not want to leave, we will return, please don't change anything!

Review 8：Nothing - it was perfect! Parking is tricky but the hotel arranged valet parking for 20 euro - well worth it.

Review 9：Everything! Wonderful hotel - beautifully designed, effortlessly stylish, with great locally crafted and authentic antique featured. special touches everywhere. Wonderful hosts - everyone was friendly, helpful and full of fascinating info about matera and the hotel. We wished we were staying longer.

Review 10：This is an outstanding property. Beautiful rooms, wonderful breakfast and the most charming staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

Review 11：We stayed in a beautiful room which had previously been a church and were given a tour of the water system below the hotel. The breakfasts were lovely and the staff could not have been more helpful.

Review 12：that we stayed only for one night ;-)

Review 13：We spent 1 night here on our honeymoon and it was one of the best places we stayed during our 3 weeks travelling Italy. Beautiful rooms, lovely owners and staff, delicious breakfast, great location in Matera. The people made our stay feel like our home away from home. We will be back.

Review 14：Having to leave!

Review 15：We absolutely fell in love with Matera and Corte San Pietro. From the moment we parked our car outside and checked in, exceptional service was offered by the friendly staff. The accommodation has been beautifully thought out and makes for more than a comfortable stay. We had a split level room which was just delightful. After being recommended to visit one of the houses which showed a short documentary on the history of the Sassi we became so much more curious about Matera and the Sassi and we asked if Anna, one of the staff of Corte San Pietro (who is also a qualified guide) could take us on a tour of the Sassi. Her passion for this place was obvious and it wasn't long before we felt a real appreciation of this city. The owners of Corte San Pietro are lovely and all staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. This place comes highly recommended and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again if we had the opportunity.

Review 16：A small (only 5 rooms) hotel in an absolutely stunning location, right in the Sasso Caveoso. Very friendly and helpful staff, full of attentions. Excellent Italian breakfast. Magical "cave"-rooms. We stayed only 2 nights, would have loved at least 4!

Review 17：This beautiful boutique hotel is absolutely flawless. We were warmly welcomed by Fernando, Anne and Angela, who assisted us with every enquiry and tirelessly endeavoured to make our visit to Matera as pleasant as possible. The hotel has been built with passion and commitment by the owner and the result is a property of high standard with a unique character, ensuring a wonderful stay in amazing Matera.

Review 18：Fernando the owner was very friendly and a great character. He helped us with information about matera and suggestions for great local restaurants and a bar for after dinner that felt very authentic and wasn't full of tourists.

Review 19：The property is absolutely beautiful, perfect in every way. The attention to detail in decor, preservation of the area, all are commendable. The owners are absolutely lovely and can't do enough to make you feel Like a welcomed guest. Perfect !

Review 20：this hotel, quite unlike any other was special in every way, the attentive staff, the candles always lit in the bedroom, the sheer calm and the beatuy of the sassi

Review 21：Everything was near perfect. The attention of the owners, the recommendations of the staff and particularly Anna, little dog Kiki who entertained us so well, breakfast and vibe of the place.

Review 22：We should have stayed another night at this magical place!

Review 23：What a wonderful place and location. Very warm and personal reception, immediately asked us if we would like a coffee. They went out of there way to explain everything, booked a restaurant and gave us a private tour in their own cistern system. Very nice breakfast. The valet parking was great.

Review 24：The best of two worlds. Staying in the heart of the historical district of Matera by day and walking up almost any street to enjoy the passeggiata in the upper piazza in the evening. The owners and all the staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. They provide a delicious breakfast and deliver a bowl of fresh fruit to the room daily. They went out of their way to make sure we had a breakfast before we left for an early flight. The room was bright, cozy and peaceful.

Review 25：That my house isn't like this place. Heh. Although there is some construction going on directly next door and very loud at some points, it is temporary and aside from that the trip was perfect.

Review 26：The owners are two of the nicest hosts I've ever come across. Can't say enough how much I enjoyed them. The bathtub...!!!!!! Wow. The bowl of wonderful fresh fruits in my room. The bed. The courtyard. The dog. The location. The lighting. The breakfast. All amazing.

Review 27：Fab place,just construction next door( guess for next few weeks will still b there)

Review 28：What a hidden gem,Gorgeous place,family business with generous attitude of owners:) love love love!we hope to come back to " soul spa" in few years!

Review 29：Nothing at all.

Review 30：Great hotel in the center of Matera; perfect to fully enjoy your stay in the old town. Large and romantic room (with candles) and access to a quiet courtyard where one can relax. Very helpful owner and staff. Solutions to all our traveling arrangements in the region were found and recommendations for food and other things to do in Matera were fantastic. Highly recommended!

Review 31：We loved Matera from the minute we arrived, San Peitro is right at the centre of the sass, beautifully and lovingly restored it feels like stepping back in time, as for a tour of the cellar, brilliant

Review 32：We had to leave...

Review 33：This is an intimate and unique experience made special by all the attention to detail by the owner and staff. We now met our Italian family!!!

Review 34：Nothing - although may not be ideal for friends travelling together as there was no door between the bathroom and bedroom.

Review 35：Fantastic location, staff were amazing - really friendly and helpful, stunning boutique hotel and breakfast was awesome - wish we had stayed longer!

Review 36：Personal welcome and assistance from Fernando and Anna could not have been better. Atmosphere of courtyard and room delightful and brekfast a real treat.

Review 37：nothing, can't wait ti return with friends.

Review 38：Authentic hotel that gives you a real sense of living in the Sassi. Franco, your host, is very proud of his town and wants to make sure that you have a good experience.

Review 39：The renovated caves were modern, intimate and very comfortable and by candle light very sexy. The shower had lots of pressure and the water flow. The owner, Fernando was extremely helpful and accommodating. We loved his signs that read "temporary home of " and the guest's name.

Review 40：Leaving

Review 41：The room was wonderful, the owner and staff excellent and food absolutely delicious. It was my birthday during our stay and they even gave me a beautiful birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday for me! We hope to return.

Review 42：Nothing, everything was perfect.

Review 43：Everything about this hotel was great. The staff were fantastic, the location was amazing and the owner did everything to make our stay a very memorable one. I highly recommend this hotel.

Review 44：What makes staying at Corte San Pietro so special is the warmth, generosity & absolute attention to detail of Fernando, Marisa & Anna as hosts, it is a beautiful place made even more memorable by them.

Review 45：Can't think of anything .

Review 46：The whole package ,wonderful property and rooms ,great owners and staff who were very helpful and excellent breakfast . Also thanks for free upgrade.

Review 47：Our room was so beautiful and unique. The owners were incredibly welcoming & helpful. Matera is such a magical city. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Review 48：Hotel was wonderful--very unique setting and staff couldn't have been more welcoming and hospitable! The breakfast provided was fresh, varied, and delicious. Our comfort and satisfaction were top priority with this hotel.

Review 49：No parking due to a festival.

Review 50：The owner and staff went out of their way to help us get a flat tire fixed. They also gave great recommendations for restaurants. While we were there, the owner had some guests stranded due to snow and he called lots of people, including the police (who did not offer to help), and finally located a friend with a 4 wheel drive who picked up the guests and delivered them to the hotel. Great Service! The place is well situated for exploring Madera.

Review 51：We loved every minute of our stay in the Corte San Pietro. The beautiful design of the hotel, with its rooms set around a very attractive central courtyard, made a tremendous impression upon us. The courtesy and attention to detail of the owners and staff can't be rated highly enough. The hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring this stunning town and for discovering its fascinating history. What a treat!

Review 52：Fernando was a great host of a marvellous property, assisted by Anna who was a wealth of knowledge and information and couldn't do enough to help you. I would recommend to anyone

Review 53：There is nothing to not like at this hotel!

Review 54：Beautiful hotel with excellent attention of detail given to every aspect of our stay! We wish we could have stayed longer!

Review 55：Exceptional is the right word to describe this hotel. You will be welcomed like home but still you will wonder "where I am? heaven or earth?" :) Matera is really amazing place and worth to be visited and if you choose Corte San Pietro then your trip will be complete. Staff is very professional and breakfast amazing. About the room..you will get the feeling that you don't want to go out that night, just be there enjoy and relax

Review 56：Everything! The rooms are beautiful, candlelit, comfortable beds, great shower, even a mini fridge. The breakfast was amazing! The staff are helpful and friendly. The very gracious owners live on site. We had a great stay. Wine is the evenings is a nice touch and a great way to meet the other guests.

Review 57：Driving & parking was a little tricky, but the staff was very helpful in getting a valet to bring our car to a garage.

Review 58：Beautiful ambiance, the mix of ancient and modern was refreshing. The owner & staff were wonderful. Many good restaurants in the vicinity & sites were all within walking distance.

Review 59：The lighting could have been better in the room, it was a little too dark.

Review 60：Sweet little hotel in an excellent location for sight seeing and restaurants. Very comfortable room with all amenities and super nice touches. The owner spent time with us offering recommendations and several glasses of excellent prosecco! Best custard and jam filled croissant EVER with a wonderful breakfast.

Review 61：Beautiful accommodations: elegant and contemporary with a touch of old world. The rooms were candle lit in addition to contemporary Italian lights. Breakfast was delicious with cheeses, meats, fruits and wonderful pastries. The staff was friendly and very helpful with making dinner reservations, organizing tours or anything else we needed. Staying in a cave could not be more luxurious. We highly recommend Corte San Pietro.

Review 62：Parking nearby can be a problem. We ended up having to park in a multi storey car park about 5 mins drive away which cost 18 Euro a night. This is a problem for all accommodation in the Sassi so not a problem unique to this hotel

Review 63：Everything: Staff - friendly, extremely helpful. Offered us a drink on arrival & also a coffee while they explained the way back to the airport next morning Rooms - very well designed with lovely touches Food - breakfast only but plenty of choice and good quality food The staff also let you choose your room out of those still available and give you a tour of the amazing cellars which spread out under the hotel are being renovated into a spa Nothing too much trouble for the staff. This little gem delivers on all levels

Review 64：Fernando Makes the whole difference. A Place with an owner attentive to all details! If you dont stay in the Sassi, you have not been in Matera and this is the place to stay!!!

Review 65：This place is brilliant and the owners treat you as guests in their home. The other staff members are extremely kind and helpful. The breakfast was especially amazing. The design is beautiful.

Review 66：Nothing at all!

Review 67：Position is excellent as well as the classy touch of every singleparticular inside this hidden paradise. Service is efficent and discreteand the owners are what people call "gentili and raffinati" inItalian lenguage. (Kind and classy ....to translate it...).

Review 68：Wonderful place with max. facilities allowed, but the most important atmosphere which the owner & his wonderful wife give to your staying in their very nice small hotel make you feel like at home ,they even do all what you want before you even think abt that 24hrs a day. really was great time I spent with my family & recommend all who want to visit Matera to try stay there.

Review 69：Corte San Pietro is in every way absolutely wonderful! We highly recommend tostay there! The people (owners & staff) are all very nice, caring and helpful. The hotel is very authentic, because it has a historical background. The rooms are very charming and comfortable. The breakfast was lovely!

Review 70：We loved everything about this hotel -hospitality,friendliness, attention to detail and of course the hotel itself. The rooms were spectacular, carved out of rock and so well equipped with everything one might need. In effect the rooms were caves,sounds primitive but decorated with such design elan that unfortunately it will be much more difficult to reserve one of these grottoes in the future.

Review 71：nothing

Review 72：We loved our stay here, Matera is amazing and the hotel is the perfect place to stay. The hotel has lots of history and it has been renovated very well. The room are comfortable and well designed. The owner and his staff are also great and really welcoming, helpful and friendly. Yummy breakfast too and and welcoming drink when you come home at night.

Review 73：Nothing to dislike - one of the nicest travel experiences we've had

Review 74：Great experience from arrival to departure. Drinks and coffee were offered continually without extra charge. Staff and owners charming and attentive. Rooms within the caves were superb. Breakfast terrific, coffee awesome. We had a particularly great time here and would go back without hesitation

Review 75：All personnel very welcoming and helpful- special mention to Fernando and Anna for their knowledge and assistance! Corte San Pietro has a very calming and peaceful environment and is a beautiful place to unwind as well as being in close proximity to the sights and vistas of Matera. Breakfast is plentiful with a good choice of foods. This is a very unique and characterful B&B and a lot of thought and love has gone into its renovation. A tour of its underground cisterns is a must! Highly recommended!

Review 76：Little bit difficult to navigate to as a first time visiter to Matera - but thats to be expected really ....

Review 77：The peace and calm of contemporary cave living! Great Style Super Breakfast Great Location in the Sassi - the historical center of Matera Very warm and friendly staff

Review 78：All things is good

Review 79：Nice Peace Comfortable

Review 80：Door/cover on bathroom

Review 81：Cozy rooms Beds WiFi breakfast staff Flexibility of staff cleanliness

Review 82：Staff was really good and owner very friendly

Review 83：Incredible!!!!! Awesome staff and the most unique room I have stayed in. You must stay here!

Review 84：Excellent location, very helpful, kind,knowledgable staff. The bath was amazing and the courtyard was wonderful to relax in after a day sight seeing

Review 85：One of the best hotel I've ever seen. The kindness of the owner is fantastic

Review 86：Staying here was the highlight of out holiday. Beautiful surroundings, professional and friendly staff and owners made our stay a delight.

Review 87：That it was too short a stay.

Review 88：The amazing hospitality, spectacular surroundings and stunning hotel exquisitely furnished too suit the environment.

Review 89：Nothing

Review 90：Location great. Staff very helpful. Wonderful historic building. Excellent breakfast .

Review 91：Faultless. The host has created a fabulous hotel at the heart of a fascinating place.

Review 92：Everything

Review 93：Everything!!!!

Review 94：The location, the room, the staff, the amazing breakfast....I don't think we could have found a better hotel in Matera.

Review 95：Amazing hotel, staff are wonderful and paid attention to every aspect of your holiday, the small personal touches made the holiday extra special.

Review 96：Superb accomodation, fantastic location. A truly magical stay.

Review 97：The whole hotel was absolutely stunning and the staff were friendly and attentive. It was the perfect setting for our honeymoon.

Review 98：Lovely hotel, well positioned, spotlessly clean, and wonderful friendly welcoming staff.

Review 99：Friendly service,laid back atmosphere Attention to detail, quality food

Review 100：An elegant and beautifully appointed boutique hotel in a fantastic location run by a charming, friendly and most helpful owner.

Review 101：Beautiful building, friendly helpful staff, lots of really nice touches that add up to making the stay feel special.

Review 102：Not applicable

Review 103：The holiday and the beauty of the hotel and city truly ticked all the boxes it all lived up to our expectations

Review 104：The people of Corte San Pietro could not do any more to make you feel like a guest in their home.

Review 105：A truly unique place, totally in sync with surrounding. Relaxing and comfortable.

The Fine Print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.Please note that this property is set in a restricted traffic area. Access by car is allowed for loading and unloading of luggage only, and for a limited time.