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Featuring a bar and views of city, Thymus Residence nei Sassi is a guest house situated in a historic building in Matera, 600 metres from Palombaro Lungo. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a patio. There is private parking and the property provides an electric vehicle charging station. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, slippers and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a terrace. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and Italian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matera, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Thymus Residence nei Sassi include Matera Cathedral, MUSMA Museum and Casa Grotta nei Sassi. Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport is 64 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Matera, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Breakfast info

    • Italian, Buffet

    • Private parking available


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shanie
    Australia Australia
    Great location, lovely people and the rooms are exactly as the photos show.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breathtaking ... an unbelievable experience. Amazing ... spacious and light living space ... including Spa ... swimming pool and sauna in a cave !! Hosting perfect ... breakfast in the little old church next door ... absolutely fantastic....
  • Nickolas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room. Very well decorated, very well lit, numerous lovely little touches, perfect location. The property team were very welcoming, helpful and made us feel very relaxed.
  • Brendan
    Australia Australia
    A better breakfast than most we had in Italy. Extremely helpful hosts.
  • Ma
    Philippines Philippines
    Staying in a cave hotel was a great experience, good location, a bit quiet. Our room was huge with the pool and steam room which was nice after a long day of walking. Breakfast was delicious with good options. Staff were friendly.
  • Mavis
    Australia Australia
    The cave room . Love the spa bath in my room . Our friends had the Turkish bath bathroom .
  • Bruce
    Australia Australia
    The quirkiness of staying in a cave and the breakfast was very good. Our hosts were always happy and attentive to our needs
  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    An interesting place to stay in an interesting town. helpful staff and very clean.
  • Bronwyn
    Australia Australia
    The room was large and completely unique, truly part cave (SASSI) with a simply, tasteful rebuild/renovation . We had a separate entrance and everything was on one level. Large bathroom and a separate steam room, which we tried. Breakfast was...
  • Sigrid
    Germany Germany
    Perfect location in the historic center. Still very accessible. We had a huge room with a steam bath that we didn’t use as we only had one night. Very good and comfortable bed. Spacious bathroom. Breakfast was very good above Italian standard....

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 597 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

In the heart of the ancient district, a world heritage site, 200 meters from the cathedral, the Thymus Residence nei Sassi awaits you with a passion for the places found. Spacious rooms made of typical tuff and stone houses, furnished with the warmth of reclaimed solid wood without neglecting comfort and technology. In fact, all rooms have air conditioning, WiFi, satellite TV, kettle and, of course, a private bathroom. Some rooms also have a seating area for total relaxation or for use as a comfortable executive corner. Matera to live in every room and all around thanks to the splendid panoramic terrace that gives guests views of the city. The location is also ideal for urban hiking and biking. Thymus Residence nei Sassi provides a bike rental service but, even on foot, is only 300 meters from the MUSMA museum and 600 meters from the Tramontano Castle. Those who have already been there have really appreciated the Thymus Residence nei Sassi also for the courtesy and helpfulness of the staff.

Property information

"Thymus" is not a simply residence but it gives you an opportunity to experience the Sassi; who come here can feel a temporary resident of this ancient place, through a way of experiencing the city with places, the relaxed atmosphere, the everyday life of the ancient town of Matera together with the people who live here. Allow yourself to live in history, where everything was born. "Thymus Residence nei Sass"i is located in the heart of the Sassi of Matera, precisely overlooking the splendid view of the Sasso Barisano, in front of the headquarters of the Matera 2019 Foundation. Thymus Residence nei Sassi offers you the chance to live a unique, unforgettable experience. The residence was born in the ancient Rupestrian Church of San Pietro de Serris (XIII century), a place marked by centuries and centuries of history and faith. More information. Thymus is located in the heart of Sasso Barisano, in the upper square of the Matera 2019 Foundation, the charming Palazzo del Casale. The ease of finding free parking in the immediate vicinity and its location, set in the Sassi, make it ideal for a wonderful stay in Matera.

Neighbourhood information

In the heart of the Sasso Barisano, Antichi Volumi are transformed into a cradle to cuddle and make the occupants feel at ease, where luxury is represented by the simplicity and comfort of the rooms. A deconsecrated church is the common place for guests, here they can have a buffet breakfast served every morning, talk or taste something in the sitting room where a wood-fired ceramic stove is lit daily in the cold seasons. Nearby there are various craft activities for the tufo labor and other small shops where the Masters and apprentices carry out ancient crafts. Local and typical restaurants in the surroundings are numerous. A few meters from the Casa Di Ortega, from the Monastery of Sant'Agostino with its dominant and panoramic position and with the underlying small green area equipped. Numerous tourist routes develop in the Ragratela dei Sassi and not least the route that puts the adjacent Parco delle Chiese Rupestri and della Murgia into communication with a Tibetan bridge that crosses the Gravina stream. Not far away there is the only driveway that crosses the Sassi of Matera.

Languages spoken

English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thymus Residence nei Sassi
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 25 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Thymus Residence nei Sassi takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroDiscoverCartaSiUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Thymus Residence nei Sassi in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: IT077014B402199001

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