In the heart of Matera, La Corte Vetere offers a tranquil retreat with a self-serve breakfast, spa services for relaxation, and laundry facilities for convenience. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Located in Matera, La Corte Vetere is in the city center. Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Cathedral of Matera are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alta Murgia National Park and Ginosa Ravine. Visit our Matera travel guide
Bed & breakfast near Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
Close to Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi, La Corte Vetere provides free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Corte Vetere B&B Matera
Corte Vetere B&B
Corte Vetere Matera
Corte Vetere
La Corte Vetere Matera
La Corte Vetere Bed & breakfast
La Corte Vetere Bed & breakfast Matera
Frequently asked questions
Is La Corte Vetere pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at La Corte Vetere?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at La Corte Vetere?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Does La Corte Vetere provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 70.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is La Corte Vetere located?
Located in the heart of Matera, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi. Cathedral of Matera and Casa Grotta 'Once Upon a Time...' are just steps away. Matera Centrale Railway Station is 13 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
La Corte Vetere Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We booked the Grotta Room for only 1 night. It was spectacular. Check-in was smooth. I loved the location. It was a great value. Outdoor breakfast with a view was a highlight.
A little tricky to locate as so many nooks & crannies in beautiful Matera, but once we found it & got in it was wonderful. The room is beautifully clean & well furnished & we slept so well. Claudia was a wonderful hostess at breakfast and so friendly. Highly recommended.
Giovanni was an excellent host and very helpful.
The video sent to us prior to arrival showing how to find our room was so good and precise.
Our room was clean and spacious, with tea and coffee facilities.
The private terrace and breakfast provided was plentiful and the staff were so friendly.
Would definitely recommend this property, very quiet but only a few minutes walk to the busy streets of Matera.
Many happy memories made.
Thank you.
We had a wonderful stay at La Corte Vetere! The location is stunning and full of character—the view from the property is breathtaking, offering a truly unique experience in the heart of Matera. Claudio was an exceptional host: warm, helpful, and always available whenever we needed anything. The property was clean, comfortable, and full of charm. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting Matera!
We could give 1000 stars if possible! We had a wonderful stay at La Corte Vetere! The location is beautiful and full of character, offering a unique experience in the heart of Matera. Claudio was an exceptional host—welcoming, helpful, and always available for anything we needed. The property was clean, comfortable, and full of charm. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Matera!
Great location, friendly staff, well suited room - the breakfast is a great value add. Hard to find if you are travelling at night follow the hosts instructions but look out for the sign atop the stairs.
Norica, was a very gracious and helpful host … the facilities are great and the breakfast was supplied every day which was a great way to start the day. The location is perfect and only a short walk and a few stairs to one of the main piazza’s … plenty of dining and drink options with only a short walk to other piazza’s. Access to the sassi’s are also easy and close. We’d highly recommend a guided walking tour to get the history from an expert. We will be back next visit to Italy :)
Wonderful hotel and staff. Martha met us and assisted to get to the room . She also sent a video that was helpful. Room was spectacular and location was amazing. Breakfast was lovely . Hotel was close to all attractions. Patio was lovely for your own personal happy hour . Train station access as well to connect to other destinations .
A wonderful hotel in the Sassi area of Matera.We had a superb room and admired the views from our window. We unfortunately had a very late check in due to fkight delays and this wasnt a problem. Cant recommended this traditional and quaint hotel enough. Thank you
Unique stay in the Sassi (old town) of Matera. The accommodation is in a cave type room (no windows), it can also be quite damp. The location is fantastic and very easy to find with the hosts instruction. There is no laundry at this location, all though it was advertised.
It was a beautiful place and we were quite comfortable.
Our room was inside the main building and the rooms outside looked more private.
No explanations of laundry facility and we couldn’t wash our clothes, our room had nowhere to dry or hang. Modern shower, good bathroom, fast internet. The breakfast was simple: fresh pastry, machine coffee, packed fruit juice, yogurt.
We had a lovely stay, Marta provided us with excellent information. We were lucky to have an upgrade and was given the studio room. It was spacious with authentic cave room experience. The closest and cheapest pay parking is approx. 11 mins. walk. I strongly encourage travelling light as you will be dragging your suitcases in uneven surfaces. Breakfast is ok, enough to give you energy to start your day. The host will make you a nice Italian coffee. The room is clean, strategically located near amazing restaurants and popular sites, with lovely owners, so if this is what you need, then you are in the right place.
Room was well appointed, comfortable, very clean (5 person room). Great location - easy access to best places. Excellent recommendations for birthday dinner night life from host. The breakfast was simple (pastries, juice, yogurt, espresso ) - fresh fruit / variation of pastry would have been nice. Breakfast is outside on terrace with great views. Bathroom is modern with nice towels. Good wifi. Things to know: 1) Hard to find at night couldn’t see “Le Corte” sign at top of stairs (sign needs lighting at night and a separate sign by the alleyway directing guests up the final set of stairs to main house (host sent instructional video but couldn’t download and we spent 1/2 hour in alleyway below unit during an already late arrival with lots of luggage not knowing where to go); 2) Public parking suggested by the host worked well and is secure. Would be helpful for host to send public parking address / website link to guests in advance as my gps did not get us to the correct spot at first. 3) Walk from public parking with luggage is ~10 minutes (can roll luggage through square) but gps sent us the long way to the square when there was a much easier way. Would be better and more helpful if the host provided a walking map from the public parking to the square. 4) Once through the square requires going down several sets of stairs and uneven alleyway and you must carry your luggage 5) No air conditioning or a fan. More air circulation needed to be comfortable.
Amazing location, beautiful view. Great matress and hot water.
Breakfast is cofee, juice, yogurt and 2 sweet pastries. Very poor. Only sweet, nothing savory.
Cleaningness was below average. we had dirty cutlery with Nutella ( I hope), hair & stains everywhere,
We booked a superior room, but because of wrong double booking, we were given the cave room, with no other option.
You should never give the cave room, without asking first. If you are even a bit claustrophobic, you are done. Too damp and cold (12 Celsius). Waking up in the morning with a headache, runny nose & sore throat, due to the humidity. If you ask for the cave room, you kind of expect that, but if you didnt ask for it, its a problem.
You can only sleep with the dehumidifier by the bed working in full power, so if you need quiet to sleep, its a problem.
The owner refused to turn on the heating for more than 1 hour per day, because she said ''it is summer''. Meanwhile, the heating in the reception area, where the owner spends her day, was working in full power, all day long.
The lady speaks no english, spanish or anything else than Italian. Thats probably why I never got a reply to an email and message I sent 20 days before arriving, asking for directions.
Overall, it is in a great spot, in the Sassi and 3 mins from the cafes & restaurants, but the service, cleaning, switch of rooms to the cave with no notice, unwilingness to turn the heat, poor breakfast made it a firm NO.
Beautiful family room in the heart of Matera. Very clean room, comfortable beds and coffee machine. Bathroom was spotless, modern and had complimentary toiletries. Stunning view of Matera from terrace where you can relax.
It is comfortable and clean, and it complies with a reasonable standard. The service was good and it is very well located, with a nice view and relatively near the parking availbale.