Thymus Residence nei Sassi

We had the most unforgettable stay in Matera. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome and completely at home—warm, friendly, and always ready to help. The accommodation, set in a beautifully restored cave, far exceeded our expectations. It perfectly blended the charm of Matera’s ancient history with modern comforts—everything we needed was thoughtfully provided. We especially loved the recliner seats (ideal for taking in the view or watching TV). And the daily breakfast, served in our own little courtyard, was an absolute highlight—fresh, generous, and beautifully presented. A truly special experience in a magical city. Highly recommended!

I had no idea that staying in a cave could be so luxurious. The cave has been converted into a suite with a beautiful, comfortable bed at one end, a small sitting area around the view of the old (dry) cistern below the cave, a very nice seating area around the wall mounted flat screen tv, and a warm, comfortable, clean bathroom. There is wine waiting in the room and other wine in the reception area if there is something else more to your liking. Breakfast was typical southern Italian cuisine with an extensive selection and areas to eat indoors or out. The staff were more than helpful; making dinner reservations, reservations for a walking tour, and even arranging to have some of our laundry done for us. Staying right in an area as unique and historical as the Sassi of Matera is an experience not to be missed. The history of the area may put a few travelers off, but the story and its effect on southern Italy should not be missed.

Absolutely amazing place to stay! The staff were so helpful from check in to making dinner reservations each night for us! The cave room was fantastic - an absolute highlight of our trip in Italy. Breakfast in the courtyard was fantastic and such a peaceful spot. The location for staying is very central and perfect for a couple of nights staying here. Parking in the garage off site for €25 per night was well worth it with a free private shuttle to transfer us to the accomodation and back. We loved this accomodation and city so much that we both think it’s the highlight of our trip (surpassing Positano and Sorrento, Naples and Rome). Absolutely recommend you stay here in a cave room for a truly memorable stay!

Bora checked us in and it was a perfect stay from the get go. She gave us a map and pointed out all her recommendations. We were on our honeymoon and we are LGBT+, she was very friendly and we felt so welcome, which means so much. The room was incredible. The best room we’ve ever stayed in. Gorgeous and so cool inside despite outside being so so hot. Our welcome gift wine was white but she had no issue at all swapping that out for some red after we requested it. The breakfast was one of the best included breakfasts we have had too. Great selection of food. Something for everyone. We would stay here 100 times if we could and will be recommending to everyone

Thymus was a lovely experience. We were a family of four and the cave room and the bathroom were very roomy and airy and sparkling clean. We loved the experience of being in the cave, it was cool and comforting after a day of hiking around the city and seeing the sights. It felt authentic and modern at the same time. The staff was more than super helpful booking our dinner reservations and giving us suggestions on where to go and what to see to maximize our time. Some of our favorite meals were in Matera thanks to the bookings that Thymus made for us.