Luxury Hotel · Italy
Palazzo Gattini
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At a glance
Palatial rooms carved from ancient stone, a spa buried in centuries-old cisterns, and a front-row seat to one of Italy’s most extraordinary UNESCO-listed landscapes: Palazzo Gattini is Matera at its most luxurious.
Once the aristocratic seat of the Gattini Counts, this landmark palazzo on Piazza Duomo has been transformed into one of southern Italy’s most exceptional retreats. Its rooms and suites are studies in considered luxury: fine fabrics, handcrafted finishes, and natural materials drawn from Matera’s own stone-building tradition, with historic character and contemporary comfort in perfect balance.
Beneath the hotel, the spa occupies the original ancient cisterns, where hammams and bespoke treatments feel all the more extraordinary for their setting. Above, the Roof Garden and the beautifully preserved Malvini Malvezzi Church offer some of the most singular event spaces in Italy.
Palazzo Gattini is also the ideal base for exploring Basilicata’s cave villages and wild landscapes, with curated experiences ranging from Sassi walking tours to Lucanian cooking lessons.
Highlights
- Rooms and suites blending handcrafted finishes with the timeless elegance of Matera’s stone tradition
- A spa set within the palazzo’s original ancient cisterns, featuring hammams and bespoke treatments
- Curated experiences on the doorstep, from guided Sassi tours to Lucanian cooking lessons
Accommodation
Deluxe Room
The Deluxe Rooms at Palazzo Gattini strike the balance between historic character and contemporary comfort, with elegant furnishings that honour the palace’s aristocratic past. Each room comes with free Wi-Fi, minibar, soft bathrobes, and premium amenity kits. Ideal for travellers who want to be fully absorbed in the atmosphere of the Sassi, with the ease of modern luxury throughout.
Junior Suite
No two Junior Suites at Palazzo Gattini are alike, each one shaped by the palazzo’s centuries of history and brought to life with thoughtful, individual design. Expect the full complement of modern amenities throughout, from Wi-Fi and minibar to plush bathrobes and premium toiletries. A genuinely characterful base in the heart of the Sassi, with space and style to match.
Suite
Palazzo Gattini’s Suites are among the most architecturally striking rooms in Matera, with spacious interiors that feel as considered as the building they inhabit. Every detail has been carefully crafted, from the structural elegance of the spaces to the quality of the furnishings and finishes. Full modern amenities including Wi-Fi, minibar, and plush bathrobes complete the picture.
Suite with Private Pool
The Suite with Private Pool sits on a panoramic terrace with sweeping views over the Materan Murgia, making it the most private and immersive option in the hotel. The interiors are as considered as the setting, with every amenity in place from Wi-Fi and minibar to soft bathrobes and premium toiletries. Matera at its most spectacular, entirely to yourself.
Further information
Dining
Dining at Palazzo Gattini centres on Le Bubbole, a restaurant dedicated to the bold flavours and seasonal ingredients of Lucanian cuisine. The day begins with a Materan breakfast built around the region’s celebrated bread, served both sweet and savoury. From aperitivo to dinner, every offering draws on the richness of the local larder, in a setting as memorable as the food.
Spa and Wellness
Set within the palazzo’s ancient cisterns and stone-carved caves on the lowest floor, the spa at Palazzo Gattini is among the most atmospheric wellness spaces in southern Italy. Treatments range from individual and couples’ massages to chromotherapy, aromatherapy, body scrubs, and hammam sessions. A whirlpool pool and herbal tea corner complete the experience.
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